May, 2018 Stories | Will County Gazette

Durkin, Olsen, Wehrli, Welter vote ‘yes’ in House ERA vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 31, 2018

Illinois House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs), State Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove), State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) and State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) voted in support of the so-called “Equal Rights Amendment,” helping to pass the measure 72-45.

Batinick: Property assessment would cause housing crash, recession in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2018

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) thinks the 1 percent statewide property tax being floated by some lawmakers as a way of paying down the state’s rising pension liability would be far worse than just a case of bad policy being enacted.

Crest Hill City Council met May 29.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2018

Crest Hill City Council met Tuesday, May 29.

Village of University Park Board of Trustees Committee Of The Whole met March 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2018

Village of University Park Board of Trustees Committee Of The Whole met Tuesday, March 13.

From Prairie State Wire

Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Olsen, House Republicans put ERA over the top

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Ten House Republicans, including State Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove), voted in favor of a measure that would make female-only bathrooms, prisons, schools, and shelters unconstitutional, require women to serve in military combat roles and ban any public accommodation for pregnant women.

From Prairie State Wire

16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

Benford: Jobs, economic opportunity will stop exodus from Illinois

By Marian Johns | May 31, 2018

As a recently released U.S. Census Bureau report shows that Chicago's population continues to drop for the third year in a row, the Republican candidate for Illinois House District 98 says a lack of job and economic opportunities are what is driving people away from the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Marquette Bank and 16773 Marb unload 2198 Alta Vista Drive, New Lenox

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Marquette Bank and 16773 Marb sold their property at 2198 Alta Vista Drive, New Lenox to Felipe Salas Jr. and Jessica L. Salas for $317,500.

Cesar and Virginia Rodriguez sell 372 N. Pinecrest Road, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Nathan and Melinda Storm purchased a home at 372 N. Pinecrest Road, Bolingbrook from Cesar and Virginia Rodriguez for $221,000.

Mark P. Meers Jr. unloads 505 N. William St., Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 505 N. William St., Joliet was sold on May 31, 2018 by Mark P. Meers Jr. for $128,500. The buyer was Jamere W Price Jr..

Report: Minooka spent $12,047 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Minooka Community High School District 111 is down 9 percent from five years ago, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of district finances.

Omar R Ochoa acquires 50 Kenilworth Ave., Romeoville

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Omar R Ochoa purchased a home at 50 Kenilworth Ave., Romeoville from Mindaugkas Dainauskas for $148,000.

Gintautas Krivickas purchases 3001 Art Schultz Drive, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Michael and Renee Miller sold their home at 3001 Art Schultz Drive, Joliet to Gintautas Krivickas for $235,000.

Bradley P. and Carin C. Sowers sell 6508 Benich Lane, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Craig Smid purchased a home at 6508 Benich Lane, Joliet from Bradley P. and Carin C. Sowers for $239,900.

Analysis: Wilmington administrators rank 442nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Administrators in Wilmington Community Unit School District 209U earn an average of $97,326 per year, ranking 442nd out of 858 districts in the state.