February, 2018 Stories | Will County Gazette

US Bank acquires 7726 162nd Place, Tinley Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The home at 7726 162nd Place, Tinley Park was sold on Feb. 14, 2018 by US Bank for $140,500. The buyer was Brian Byczek.

Shorewood home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Shorewood rose by $36,500 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Sergio Herrera and Melissa Corral Calderon purchase 444 Clifton Ave., Romeoville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Sergio Herrera and Melissa Corral Calderon purchased a home at 444 Clifton Ave., Romeoville from Gs Coimbra LLC for $165,000.

Frankfort Square home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Frankfort Square fell by $32,000 while total sales decreased by 18.2%.

Beecher home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Beecher fell by $23,500 while total sales decreased by 20%.

Baltazar Perez acquires 368 Jefferson St., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Baltazar Perez purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 368 Jefferson St., Aurora from Rosa L. Ayala for $95,150.

Luz Elena Rhoads unloads 1905 Bayview Lane, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Ladell and Yolanda F. Moore purchased a two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1905 Bayview Lane, Aurora from Luz Elena Rhoads for $152,000.

Kevin E. and Karen Dorado Vesely acquire 1848 Garfield Ave., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1848 Garfield Ave., Aurora was sold on Feb. 14, 2018 by Keith and Carol Kucher for $269,500. The buyers were Kevin E. and Karen Dorado Vesely.

Lisa A. Selby sells 1219 121st St., Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Lisa A. Selby sold their home at 1219 121st St., Lemont to James A. Bansley for $279,500.

Analysis: 55 percent of Elizabeth Eichelberger students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 45 percent of Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Illinois pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute least?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

Government pension funds in Elwood, Manhattan and Peotone depended least on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Straub concerned lottery chairman's remarks could impact GOP races

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2018

Mickey Straub thinks about the recent social media comments made by Blair Gerber ridiculing East St. Louis as the “sh**hole of the universe” and is as grateful as he’s ever been for the up-close and personal time he’s had to interact with voters on his own.

Proposed school funding hike would fuel Illinois exodus, Balich says

By Marian Johns | Feb 13, 2018

As Illinois State Superintendent of Education Tony Smith calls for a $50 billion increase in public school funding for next year, Will County Board candidate Steve Balich is criticizing the idea, saying yet another state tax increase would continue to allow seniors and those on a fixed budget to have their income "legally stolen."