February, 2018 Stories | Will County Gazette

Statewide test results: 61 percent of Elwood C. C. students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2018

About 39 percent of Elwood C. C. School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 61 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 59 percent of Elwood C. C. students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 41 percent of Elwood C. C. School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Home sales in Channahon, January 28-February 3, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of January 28-February 3, 2018.

Surita Hickenbottom unloads 1740 Fredericksburg Lane, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 15, 2018

On Feb. 15, 2018, Jhunnelle L Walters purchased a two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1740 Fredericksburg Lane, Aurora from Surita Hickenbottom for $173,000.

17-year-old Aurora precinct committeeman has had a rough introduction to politics

By Karen Kidd | Feb 14, 2018

As a young Republican running for precinct committeeman in Aurora during next month's General Primary Election, 17-year-old Carolyn Humphrey has been finding out that some liberals do not always practice the inclusivity and tolerance they preach.

Lottery chairman's remarks not representative of GOP, Batinick says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 14, 2018

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) insists he hasn’t spent a lot of time stressing over Illinois Lottery Control Board Chairman Blair Garber’s recent condemnation of the city of East St. Louis because he’s been too busy setting the record straight over what he sees as distortions regarding another state.

Lockport 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 Lockport rose by $13,000 while total sales decreased by 48.9%.

Crest Hill (Will County) 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 Crest Hill in Will County rose by $21,500 while total sales decreased by 45.2%.

Elvin Laboy sells 86 N. Fourth St., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The six bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 86 N. Fourth St., Aurora was sold on Feb. 14, 2018 by Elvin Laboy for $219,000. The buyer was Curt L Haralson.

Monee 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 Monee rose by $55,103 while total sales remained unchanged with six homes sold.

Mokena 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 Mokena fell by $30,000 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Calatlantic Group Inc. unloads 1804 Oxford Way, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The property at 1804 Oxford Way, Joliet was sold on Feb. 14, 2018 by Calatlantic Group Inc. for $257,500. The buyers were Anette Martinez and Anthony Otero.

Sharon Vujanovic sells 719 Belmont Drive, Romeoville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Sharon Vujanovic sold their home at 719 Belmont Drive, Romeoville to Bradley F Zoleske and Amanda M. Carlisle for $192,000.

New Lenox 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 New Lenox rose by $17,500 while total sales decreased by 22.9%.

Homer Glen 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 Homer Glen rose by $30,000 while total sales decreased by 47.6%.

Shawn T Bronson acquires 16721 Elderberry Lane, Orland Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Shawn T Bronson purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 16721 Elderberry Lane, Orland Park from Brian K. Helstern (trustee) and K. Helstern Brian (trust) for $251,500.

Jonathan and Katherine Calder sell 1803 Burshire Drive, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 14, 2018

On Feb. 14, 2018, Richard C. Gardner (trustee), Terri A. Gardner (trustee) and Richard C. Gardner and Terri A. Gardner Revocable Dated May 9 2011 (declaration of trust) purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1803 Burshire Drive, Joliet from Jonath