July, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Oak Grove Accelerated School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

Oak Grove Accelerated School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Who are Clintonia Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

Here are the 4 highest-paid employees of Clintonia Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Muffley Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2017

Muffley Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Here are the 4 former employees of Clintonia Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2017

Here are the 4 former employees of Clintonia Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Mt Zion Junior High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2017

Mt Zion Junior High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Being 'mad at the math' won't end Illinois' ongoing financial woes, attorney says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 14, 2017

Illinois’ economy will take decades to recover from the state’s current pension and workers’ compensation obligations, to say nothing of the debts continually being added because of a significant lack of reform, according to a blistering analysis from Chicago attorney Eugene Keefe.

Harristown home prices fall in the second quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2017 in Harristown fell by $47,000 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Macon home prices rise in the second quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2017 in Macon rose by $4,000 while total sales decreased by 37.5%.

Decatur home prices rise in the second quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2017 in Decatur rose by $2,101 while total sales decreased by 15.5%.

Mount Zion home prices fall in the first half of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2017 in Mount Zion fell by $1,175 while total sales decreased by 8%.

Who are the City of Sullivan's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of Sullivan, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Oreana home prices fall in the first half of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2017 in Oreana fell by $8,000 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

Forsyth home prices fall in the first half of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2017 in Forsyth fell by $10,000 while total sales decreased by 14%.

Niantic home prices fall in the second quarter of 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2017 in Niantic fell by $62,250 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.