Rockford Sun

Diann M Helnore sells 928 Warren Ave., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The home at 928 Warren Ave., Belvidere was sold on May 29, 2018 by Diann M Helnore for $102,000. The buyer was Michael William Lambert.

Justin M. Martin purchases 7098 Morning Dove Way, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Clifford B. Carlson Jr. and Michelle A. Carlson sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 7098 Morning Dove Way, Roscoe to Justin M. Martin for $219,900.

Ryan M. Tillmann acquires 3627 Cardinal Lane, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3627 Cardinal Lane, Rockford was sold on May 29, 2018 by Kyle Robert and Bethany Hadden for $100,000. The buyer was Ryan M. Tillmann.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

From West Central Reporter

GOP officials fight against getting rid of prisoner co-pay

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Teaching incarcerated individuals responsibility and being fair to Illinois taxpayers are key, according to Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford).

Graduates earn 315 degrees, certificates from Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

About 62.9 percent of the 315 degrees and certificates handed out by the Madison Media Institute-Rockford Career College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, ac

6 offenders paroled in zip code 61114 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

Six offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61114, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Home sales in Rockton, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

Report: Win-bur-Sew FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $424 in investment income in 2016

By Rockford Sun | May 28, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Win-bur-Sew FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 0.14 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

Report: Average pensioner in Win-bur-Sew FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $91,485 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

The Win-bur-Sew FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 1 active participants receiving an average salary of $91,485 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Report: Which school districts have the most administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Public school districts in Madison, LaSalle and Bureau counties reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

Recent South Beloit home sales, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were five reported residential sales in South Beloit for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

Loves Park home sales, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in Loves Park for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

Report: South Beloit Police Pension Fund gained $161,302 in investment income in 2016

By Rockford Sun | May 27, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the South Beloit Police Pension Fund netted 4.83 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Winnebago pays $1.10 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Win-bur-Sew Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 52.5 percent of the $17,538 the Win-bur-Sew Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $1.10 for every $1 from pension members.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 61065 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61065, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Graduates earn 342 degrees from Rockford University

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

About 28.4 percent of the 342 degrees and certificates handed out by the Rockford University in 2016-17 were to students in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services programs, making them the most popular programs that year, accordin

Report: Average pensioner in South Beloit Police Pension Fund earns $69,000 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

The South Beloit Police Pension Fund had 14 active participants receiving an average salary of $69,000 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: North Boone spent $10,959 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2018

Spending per pupil at North Boone Community Unit School District 200 is up 19 percent from five years ago, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of district finances.