February, 2018 Stories | Will County Gazette

Maria Ocon acquires 913 Westwood Ave., Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The home at 913 Westwood Ave., Joliet was sold on Feb. 7, 2018 by Maria Ocon for $150,000. The buyer was Drew Reyes.

Walter Neitzke sells 13701 Natchez Trail, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The home at 13701 Natchez Trail, Orland Park was sold on Feb. 7, 2018 by Walter Neitzke for $255,000. The buyers were Maria and Adam Koscielak.

David S. and Debra S. Black sell 905 Jasper St., Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2018

On Feb. 7, 2018, David S. and Debra S. Black sold their home at 905 Jasper St., Joliet to Adam Cordero Mendez and Sandra Elaine Mata for $158,000.

Patrick J. Schultz acquires 3621 Appaloosa Drive, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2018

On Feb. 7, 2018, Phoenix Properties-Chicagoland LLC sold their home at 3621 Appaloosa Drive, Joliet to Patrick J. Schultz for $259,000.

Benford blames state officials for property tax burden

By Claudia Balthazar | Feb 6, 2018

Property taxes are a burden to Illinois residents are a major result of poor revenue allocation by current state officials, Alyssia Benford, a Bolingbrook Republican seeking the seat held by Rep. Natalie Manley (D-Joliet) in the 98th House District, said.

Balich believes Rauner ducking debate because he leads polls

By Angela Underwood | Feb 6, 2018

Gov. Rauner’s handlers don't care about the voters learning that there is a real choice in this election cycle, Stephen Balich, a retired 30-year Teamster seeking re-election to the Will County Board, told the Will County Gazette.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: U of I in-state tuition tops list of 115 Midwest schools spanning 10 states

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

With an annual price tag of $15,058, the University of Illinois charged the highest in-state tuition for 2016-17, according to Higher Education Tribune.

Rankings: 10 best funded pensions in Will County

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2018

Channahon, Plainfield and New Lenox have government pension funds with the highest funding levels in Will County, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Rimsha and Mohammed A. Hussain acquire 507 Dubois Circle, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Rimsha and Mohammed A. Hussain purchased a home at 507 Dubois Circle, Bolingbrook from Murali and Sita Bharathala for $141,000.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Robert C. Hill failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2018

About 40 percent of Robert C. Hill Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 60 percent of students failed.

Matthew Pansera acquires 1409 Riverhaven Trail, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Brett Vanasdlen sold their home at 1409 Riverhaven Trail, Joliet to Matthew Pansera for $217,000.

William Ryan Homes Inc. sells 466 S. Stone Bluff Drive, Romeoville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Michael Steven Johnson purchased a property at 466 S. Stone Bluff Drive, Romeoville from William Ryan Homes Inc. for $307,829.

Btm Realty LLC buys 22211 Navaho Ave., Sauk Village

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Btm Realty LLC purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 22211 Navaho Ave., Sauk Village from Snowbird Properties LLC for $35,000.

Natalie P. and Walter L. Grens acquire 18398 Millennium Drive 34-18398, Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Natalie P. and Walter L. Grens purchased a home at 18398 Millennium Drive 34-18398, Tinley Park from Ryan Sadowski for $180,000.

Senta Berggruen unloads 24824 Jensen St., Shorewood

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

On Feb. 6, 2018, Senta Berggruen sold their home at 24824 Jensen St., Shorewood to Fernando Castillo Jr. for $244,000.

Azucena and Jorge MacIas buy 7850 Sioux Road, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2018

The four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 7850 Sioux Road, Orland Park was sold on Feb. 6, 2018 by Haj Amna and Haj Ziyad El for $347,500. The buyers were Azucena and Jorge MacIas.