August, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Delavan home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Delavan rose by $7,091 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Tremont home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Tremont rose by $5,000 while total sales decreased by 8.3%.

Morton home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Morton rose by $10,000 while total sales increased by 24%.

Income tax hike will cost Elmwood residents $800,352.12 more this year, ranked 10th in Peoria County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 13, 2017

Elmwood taxpayers will pay an additional $800,352.12 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Edwards residents $1,833,528.45 more this year, ranked 5th in Peoria County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 13, 2017

Edwards taxpayers will pay an additional $1,833,528.45 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Brussels CUSD 42 holds no long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

Brussels Community Unit School District 42 is one of the few school districts in Illinois with no long-term debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Von Steuben Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

Von Steuben Middle 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).

Trewyn K-8 School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

Trewyn K-8 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).

The price of local government: Village of Johnsburg

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

The Village of Johnsburg budget was $4.85 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,001.68 per household.

The price of local government: City of Jerseyville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

The City of Jerseyville budget was $19.22 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $5,631.04 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Ipava

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

The Village of Ipava budget was $487,560 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,166.93 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Huntley

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

The Village of Huntley budget was $29.45 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $8,260.68 per household.

Woodland CUSD 5 holds $19k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 13, 2017

Woodland Community Unit School District 5 has $190,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Chillicothe City Council met July 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 11, 2017

Chillicothe City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, July 10.

Virginia Community Unit School District 64 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 11, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Virginia Community Unit School District 64 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

Marquette Heights City Council met August 7.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Aug 11, 2017

Marquette Heights City Council met Monday, Aug. 7.

City of Peoria Tourism Reserve Fund Committee met June 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 11, 2017

City of Peoria Tourism Reserve Fund Committee met 9:04 a.m. Friday, June 9.

Shiloh CUSD 1 holds $355.4k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 11, 2017

Shiloh Community Unit School District 1 has $355,386 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.