June, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

Hickory Point FPD responds to 24 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Hickory Point Fire Protection District responded to 58 calls in 2017 - 18.3 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Village of Spring Grove Public Works Committee met June 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2018

Village of Spring Grove Public Works Committee Monday, June 25

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Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Harristown FPD responds to 29 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2018

Harristown Fire Protection District responded to 44 calls in 2017 - 69.2 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Casey J Ogden sells 1711 Burning Tree Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, Laura M. McElyea purchased a home at 1711 Burning Tree Drive, Decatur from Casey J Ogden for $182,000.

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Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

Valerie J Wallace acquires 99 Madison Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

The home at 99 Madison Drive, Decatur was sold on June 28, 2018 by Valerie J Wallace for $79,900. The buyer was Brandi Blankenship.

Stephen R. Hines (deceased) acquires 1225 Nolan Court, Mount Zion

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Zackery R Mansfield purchased a home at 1225 Nolan Court, Mount Zion from Stephen R. Hines (deceased) for $148,000.

Sullivant TWP FPD responds to one fire in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Sullivant Township Fire Protection District responded to two calls in 2017 - 81.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Jennifer Kater sells 62 First South Shores Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Jennifer Kater sold their home at 62 First South Shores Drive, Decatur to Juan L. Cardenas for $66,500.

Thomas A. Landers sells 6201 Flower Court, Oakley

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Thomas A. Landers sold their home at 6201 Flower Court, Oakley to Kelly Ann Martina for $163,000.

Brittany A. Delatte acquires 2529 S. Franklin St. Road, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Brittany A. Delatte sold their home at 2529 S. Franklin St. Road, Decatur to Susan L. Rankin for $67,000.

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St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.

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Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.