May, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA34 actions on May 7

By Local Labs News Service | May 8, 2019

The following actions were taken on May 7 in the House on House bill HJRCA34 ("con amend-tax-2/3rds vote"): "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi", "Referred to Rules Committee", "Read in Full a First Time", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. John M. Cabello", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael P. McAuliffe", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Ryan Spain", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Dem

Decatur home prices rise in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Decatur rose by $2,000 while total sales increased by 4.7%.

Mount Zion home prices fall in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Mount Zion fell by $57,850 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Long Creek home prices rise in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Long Creek rose by $53,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

City of Clinton City Council will meet May 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 7, 2019

City of Clinton City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, May 6.

Forsyth home prices rise in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Forsyth rose by $93,250 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Oreana home prices rise in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Oreana rose by $42,000 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Maroa home prices rise in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Maroa rose by $34,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

City of Sullivan City Council met April 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 7, 2019

City of Sullivan City Council met 6:45 p.m. Monday, April 8.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61727 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 61727, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Sue Scherer was present for 99% of House votes in April

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Rep. Sue Scherer (D-96) voted on 99 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in April.

Dan Caulkins was present for 100% of House votes in April

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-101) voted on 100 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state House in April.

Harristown home prices fall in April 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2019 in Harristown fell by $16,500 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62523 in 4th quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2019

Five offenders released on parole during the fourth quarter live near Illinois zip code 62523, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Macon Reporter.

Ranking school finances: Which districts are the healthiest in Greater Decatur?

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2019

Clinton Community Unit School District 15, Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 and Argenta-Oreana Community Unit School District 1 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2018 finances.