October, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

By Peoria Standard | Oct 20, 2016

A proposed increase to Chicago's property tax rate would bring with it unintended -- or perhaps intended -- consequences such as flawed property valuations that often require an attorney to appeal, an Illinois Policy Institute representative told Chicago City Wire.

Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

By Peoria Standard | Oct 20, 2016

Illinois state workers seeking to negotiate a new contact with the state don’t just want more money; they want less accountability.

Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

By Peoria Standard | Oct 20, 2016

A newly released study that indicates higher-paid legislators spend more time fundraising than legislating prompted a conservative think-tank founder to ponder whether Illinois voters should consider reducing legislator pay.

Vienna City Council reviews 2016 audit

By Louie Torres | Oct 20, 2016

The Vienna City Council met Oct. 12 to review 2016 audit.

Peoria Heights Board of Trustees amend liquor code

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

The village of Peoria Heights Board of Trustees met Oct. 4 to amend the liquor code.

Glasford awards Main Street improvement contract

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

The village of Glasford Board of Trustees met Sept. 1 to award Main Street improvement contract.

Urban Forestry Advisory Board reviews landscape, tree ordinance

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

The Urban Forestry Advisory Board met Oct. 4 to discuss the development of the landscape and tree ordinance.

Chillicothe Library District Board reviews tax levy

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 18, 2016

The Chillicothe Library District Board met Oct. 3 to review tax levy.

Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees review investments

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 18, 2016

The Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees met Aug. 22 to review investments.

Peoria Advisory Committee on Police Community Relations holds meeting

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

Peoria Advisory Committee on Police Community Relations holds meeting

Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323 Board to hold special meeting Nov. 1 on ISBE waiver

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323 Board to hold special meeting Nov. 1 on ISBE waiver

Chillicothe City Council discusses special event request for holiday parade

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

Chillicothe City Council discusses special event request for holiday parade at a recent meeting.

Peoria City/County Landfill Committee to review revised procedures

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

Peoria City/County Landfill Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Brimfield Community Unified School District No. 309 Board to consider final exam guidelines

By Louie Torres | Oct 18, 2016

Brimfield Community Unified School District No. 309 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19.

Highest-paid teacher in Brimfield CUSD 309 raked in $81,627.94 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Brimfield CUSD 309 each earned more than $62,000.

Highest-paid teacher in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 raked in $82,040.30 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 each earned more than $50,000.

Highest paid teacher in Limestone CHSD 310 raked in $99,449.06 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The top 20 highest paid teachers in Limestone CHSD 310 each earned more than $71,000.

Highest paid teacher in Bartonville SD 66 earned $72,852 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The top 10 highest paid teachers in Bartonville SD 66 each earned more than $47,000.

Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

Pleasant Hill SD 69 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Pleasant Hill SD 69 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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News from October 2016

Think tank: Property tax hikes fill politicians' pockets through valuation appeals

Sleeping at desk, racist comments and threatening to throw a co-worker out the window: Illinois state worker reprimands shed light on patronage-driven culture

Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

Vienna City Council reviews 2016 audit

Peoria Heights Board of Trustees amend liquor code

Glasford awards Main Street improvement contract

Urban Forestry Advisory Board reviews landscape, tree ordinance

Chillicothe Library District Board reviews tax levy

Peoria Firemen's Pension Fund Board of Trustees review investments

Peoria Advisory Committee on Police Community Relations holds meeting

Dunlap Community Unit School District No. 323 Board to hold special meeting Nov. 1 on ISBE waiver

Chillicothe City Council discusses special event request for holiday parade

Peoria City/County Landfill Committee to review revised procedures

Brimfield Community Unified School District No. 309 Board to consider final exam guidelines

Highest-paid teacher in Brimfield CUSD 309 raked in $81,627.94 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest-paid teacher in Peoria Heights CUSD 325 raked in $82,040.30 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest paid teacher in Limestone CHSD 310 raked in $99,449.06 in the 2013-2014 school year

Highest paid teacher in Bartonville SD 66 earned $72,852 in the 2013-2014 school year

Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

Pleasant Hill SD 69 placed on 'Financial Recognition' list by state board of education

Darren D. Brown found guilty again for 2015 Peoria murder

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