July, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

The price of local government: City of Dekalb

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 23, 2017

The City of Dekalb budget was $94.33 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $6,048.96 per household.

Norwood Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 23, 2017

Norwood 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).

The price of local government: City of Des Plaines

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 23, 2017

The City of Des Plaines budget was $183.96 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $6,732.46 per household.

Northmoor Primary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

Northmoor Primary 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 Creve Coeur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The Village of Creve Coeur budget was $5.89 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,388.99 per household.

Tuscola CUSD 301 holds $4.3 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

Tuscola Community Unit School District 301 has $4,310,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

The price of local government: Village of Crete

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The Village of Crete budget was $15.83 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,369.99 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Dalton City

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The Village of Dalton City budget was $416,160 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,351.19 per household.

The price of local government: City of Cuba

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The City of Cuba budget was $2.52 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,649.25 per household.

The price of local government: Village of Crossville

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The Village of Crossville budget was $1.32 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,113.50 per household.

Marshall CUSD 2C holds $4.2 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

Marshall Community Unit School District 2c has $4,177,307 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the East Central Reporter.

Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.

Journalists say cuts keep Capitol coverage thin, brainstorming necessary

By John Revak | Jul 21, 2017

A group of journalists got together at a Springfield forum recently to discuss the future of ... a group of journalists.

Budget described as no solution to Illinois insolvency

By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2017

While state lawmakers ended a two-year budget impasse, the measures adopted by the Illinois Legislature will not fix the state's fiscal mess, an analyst who co-wrote a paper that places the state 49th in long-run solvency told the Sangamon Sun.

Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

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Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

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Scherer, Unes targeted by Americans for Prosperity over veto vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 21, 2017

The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign targeting several state representatives, including Reps. Sue Scherer (D-Decatur) and Michael Unes (R-East Peoria), over their vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on the recently passed budget.

Unes targeted by Americans for Prosperity over veto vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 21, 2017

The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign targeting several state representatives, including Rep. Michael Unes (R-East Peoria), over their vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on the recently passed budget.