Will County Gazette

MF II LLC acquires 22628 S. Blarney Road, Frankfort

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 22628 S. Blarney Road, Frankfort was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by MF II LLC for $85,000. The buyer was Flaherty Builders Inc..

Yokie Ivy acquires 855 Greenbriar Lane, University Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 855 Greenbriar Lane, University Park was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Mlg Construction Group Corp. for $80,000. The buyer was Yokie Ivy.

Bonnie L. Benson sells 22963 S. Michael Drive, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Bonnie L. Benson sold their home at 22963 S. Michael Drive, Channahon to Anthony Phillips and Gabrielle Rich for $203,860.

Blackjack Builders and Remodelers LLC sell 25951, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Blackjack Builders and Remodelers LLC sold their home at 25951, Channahon to Charles D. and Carole J. Warning for $245,062.

88.1 percent of T.E. Culbertson teachers stay put; average earns $56,012.83 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 88.1 percent of teachers stay at T.E. Culbertson Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Dane and Elizabeth Stepien unload 16548 W. Apache Drive, Lockport

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 16548 W. Apache Drive, Lockport was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Dane and Elizabeth Stepien for $264,400. The buyer was Lisa L Cowan.

Derek Dressler acquire 224 N Harbor Landing, Braidwood

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 224 N Harbor Landing, Braidwood was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Derek Dressler for $221,000. The buyers were Gregory and Julie MacHak.

Donald D. and Linda D. Castello acquires 16757 S. Ottawa Drive, Lockport

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Michael Baker purchased a home at 16757 S. Ottawa Drive, Lockport from Donald D. and Linda D. Castello for $330,000.

83.5 percent of Reed-Custer teachers stay put; average earns $57,410.56 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 83.5 percent of teachers stay at Reed-Custer Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Elizabeth Eichelberger failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 46 percent of Elizabeth Eichelberger Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.

Susan K. Perez acquires 1017 Brush Hill Circle, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Susan K. Perez purchased a home at 1017 Brush Hill Circle, Joliet from Lisa M Scolaro and Lisa M Skelly for $158,000.

Kevin J. and Jacquelyn N. McEnery buy 2270 Cattlemen Drive, New Lenox

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Christopher and Christine Pakeltis sold their home at 2270 Cattlemen Drive, New Lenox to Kevin J. and Jacquelyn N. McEnery for $355,000.

Vickram Murugesan acquires 1212 Bluejay Lane, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 1212 Bluejay Lane, Joliet was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Vickram Murugesan for $217,500. The buyer was Cartus Financial Corp..

Timothy J. Skodon (co-trustee), Judith M. Skodon (co-trustee) and J. Skodon and Judith M. Skodon Timothy (trust) buy 764 Oakwood Drive, Frankfort

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, David R. Schroeder (trustee), Maryellen Schroeder (trustee), R. Schroeder David (living trust) and Schroeder Maryellen (living trust) sold their home at 764 Oakwood Drive, Frankfort to Timothy J. Skodon (co-trustee), Judith M. Skodon (co-trustee) and J. Skodon and Judith M. Skodon Timothy (trust) for $329,900.

Michael A. and Heather L. Moore acquire 3832 Mistflower Lane, Naperville

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Ameet Thakrar and Bindi H Patel purchased a home at 3832 Mistflower Lane, Naperville from Michael A. and Heather L. Moore for $620,000.

City of Lockport Board of Police Commissioners met January 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 29, 2019

City of Lockport Board of Police Commissioners met 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 15.

City of Wilmington City Council met January 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 29, 2019

City of Wilmington City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 15.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Chapa LaVia idea to tax restaurant drive-through customers 'crazy,' Wirepoints founder says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 28, 2019

An online news outlet's founder recently took issue with comments by newly appointed Illinois House Assistant Majority Leader Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) about which taxpayers can "pay a little bit more" in taxes on services—especially her suggestion to tax the use of drive-through restaurants.

Batinick decries low private-sector job creation in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 28, 2019

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) cites several damning factors he argues have caused Illinois to falter.