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Public employee tally: Top 25 counties in Illinois

By West Cook News | 1 year ago

Menard, Pulaski and Scott counties are among Illinois counties that employ the most government workers per capita in Illinois, according to 2016 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Records show how much West Suburbs school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Out of school districts in West Suburbs, Proviso Township High School District 209 paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois.

From Illinois Business Daily

Analysis: Bureau, Winnebago and Coles counties have highest property tax rates in Illinois

By Illinois Business Daily | 1 year ago

With an effective property tax rate of 3.64 percent, Bureau County has the highest tax rate among Illinois counties, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property taxes levied on single-family homes.

Former state school employee Tillman paid in $117K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.43M in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Former state school employee William Tillman, who retired in April 2018, saved $116,745 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Derek Lee Duncan unloads 7251 Randolph St. C7, Forest Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Kastriot Miftari purchased a home at 7251 Randolph St. C7, Forest Park from Derek Lee Duncan for $125,000.

Former state university employee Zelenka paid in $4K to pension fund, could collect $68K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Marc Zelenka, who retired in April 2018, saved $4,381 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Anisi paid in $24K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $526K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Former state school employee Carol Anisi, who retired in April 2018, saved $23,579 toward a pension over 9 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Mary L. and Henry B. Via sell 2837 N. 73rd Ave., Elmwood Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Mary L. and Henry B. Via sold their home at 2837 N. 73rd Ave., Elmwood Park to 2837 N 73RD Ave LLC for $550,000.

Former state school employee York paid in $45K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.52M in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Former state school employee Julie York, who retired in April 2018, saved $45,354 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Report: 34% of Melrose Park Police Pension Fund is funded

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 34 percent of the Melrose Park Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Former state school employee Keenan paid in $12K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $433K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Former state school employee Karen Keenan, who retired in April 2018, saved $12,435 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

James Scholten unloads 949 Lake St. G1, Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

The property at 949 Lake St. G1, Oak Park was sold on May 1, 2018 by James Scholten for $152,500. The buyer was Heather Zeman.

Report: 23.9% of Melrose Park Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 23.9 percent of the Melrose Park Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Shawn Kumar unloads 423 Bellwood Ave., Hillside

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Shawn Kumar sold their home at 423 Bellwood Ave., Hillside to Robert D. Blandford for $220,000.

Former state university employee Svehla paid in $4K to pension fund, could collect $158K in retirement

By West Cook News | May 1, 2018

Former state university employee Donna Svehla, who retired in April 2018, saved $4,334 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Deborah L. Flight (trustee), Deborah L. Monson (trustee) and L. Monson Deborah (trust) unload 320 Ashland Ave., River Forest

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Alissa B. and Benjamin D. Bart purchased a home at 320 Ashland Ave., River Forest from Deborah L. Flight (trustee), Deborah L. Monson (trustee) and L. Monson Deborah (trust) for $580,000.

Jennifer and Mark Krusinski buy 811 Wenonah Ave., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Exodus 1 LLC sold their home at 811 Wenonah Ave., Oak Park to Jennifer and Mark Krusinski for $660,000.

Karen Well and Larry Sonnamaker sell 1007 Wenonah Ave., Oak Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Karen Well and Larry Sonnamaker sold their home at 1007 Wenonah Ave., Oak Park to Erica and Christopher Johnson for $530,000.

Frederick Hunt acquires 3910 Butterfield Road, Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, Frederick Hunt sold their home at 3910 Butterfield Road, Bellwood to Gaba Ent LLC for $102,500.

North W Housing PS unloads 432 S. 22nd Ave., Bellwood

By Metric Media News Service | May 1, 2018

On May 1, 2018, North W Housing PS sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 432 S. 22nd Ave., Bellwood to Rosa J. Mendoza for $149,000.