Will County Gazette

On Feb. 27, 2019, Timothy D. and Donna L. Thompson sold their home at 524 the Hague, Peotone to Robert and Jacklyn Van Overmeiren for $262,000.

Carillon home sales, February 3-9, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of February 3-9, 2019.

Aurora home sales, February 3-9, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of February 3-9, 2019.

David A. and Kimberly M. Robson sell 26321 W. Winding Oak Trail, Channahon

On Feb. 27, 2019, Jesse Diaz purchased a home at 26321 W. Winding Oak Trail, Channahon from David A. and Kimberly M. Robson for $230,000.

Philip S. and Melissa C. Harris purchase 28 Leverenz Road, Brook Crossings Estates

On Feb. 27, 2019, Zhange Feng and Xiaoli Qiao sold their home at 28 Leverenz Road, Brook Crossings Estates to Philip S. and Melissa C. Harris for $350,000.

Grahame Ritchie sells 5349 W Orchard Trail, Walkers Grove

On Feb. 27, 2019, Grahame Ritchie sold their home at 5349 W Orchard Trail, Walkers Grove to Laura F. Porter for $145,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 22.1 points higher at Nelson Prairie School

At Nelson Prairie School, a 22.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 22.8 points lower at Nelson Prairie School

At Nelson Prairie School, a 22.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (successor trustee), State Bank of Countryside (trustee) and 931356 Stbc acquires 920 Karen Lane, New Lenox

On Feb. 27, 2019, John Winkler purchased a home at 920 Karen Lane, New Lenox from Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (successor trustee), State Bank of Countryside (trustee) and 931356 Stbc for $360,000.

Brandon Stabley sells 25273 S. Faraday Road, Manhattan

The property at 25273 S. Faraday Road, Manhattan was sold on Feb. 27, 2019 by Brandon Stabley for $149,000. The buyer was Daniel J. Farina.

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GOP Rep. Batinick cannot 'begin to understand' new pension proposal

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2019

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) admits he can hardly believe Illinois now outspends every other state in pension costs by a nearly 2-to-1 margin.

Top 3 Graver Country Estates home sales for 2018

A home buyer who paid $458,000 to purchase a home in Graver Country Estates on Dec. 13 paid the top home sale price for Graver Country Estates in 2018.

Statewide test results: black students score 19.2 points higher at Mokena Junior High School

At Mokena Junior High School, a 19.2-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 6 points lower at Mokena Junior High School

At Mokena Junior High School, a 6-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Rosendo Ibarra acquires 1231 Brown Ave., Joliet

The home at 1231 Brown Ave., Joliet was sold on Feb. 26, 2019 by Rosendo Ibarra for $72,000. The buyer was Luis Martinez.

Emmanuel Serna Luevano buys 72 Olde English Drive, Romeoville

On Feb. 26, 2019, Emmanuel Serna Luevano purchased a home at 72 Olde English Drive, Romeoville from Alvydas Petrulis for $230,000.

Ricardo Sanchez purchases 25555 S. Klemme Road, Crete

The home at 25555 S. Klemme Road, Crete was sold on Feb. 26, 2019 by Diego Sanchez for $260,000. The buyer was Ricardo Sanchez.

Jeffrey W. and Ying Sears sell 1816 Sierra Trail, Romeoville

On Feb. 26, 2019, Jeffrey W. and Ying Sears sold their home at 1816 Sierra Trail, Romeoville to Veronica Reyes for $185,000.

Lynette M Somerville purchases 355 Richmond Drive, Romeoville

The home at 355 Richmond Drive, Romeoville was sold on Feb. 26, 2019 by Aida L Perez and Jeanette Niemi for $175,500. The buyer was Lynette M Somerville.

Hennegan Holding LLC purchases 514 Pasadena Ave., Crest Hill