July, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

The price of local government: Village of Enfield

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

The Village of Enfield budget was $1.32 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $5,208.14 per household.

Peoria County Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee met July 24.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jul 28, 2017

Peoria County Health, Public Safety and Justice Committee met at 1 p.m. Monday, July 24.

Peoria County Infrastructure Committee met July 24.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jul 28, 2017

Peoria County Infrastructure Committee met at 3 p.m. Monday, July 24.

State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

The price of local government: Village of Panola

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

The Village of Panola budget was $25,275.60 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,263.78 per household.

North Greene Community Unit School District 3 placed on financial "Review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed North Greene Community Unit School District 3 on its financial "Review" list.

North Mac Community Unit School District 34 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed North Mac Community Unit School District 34 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Peoria Heights Grade School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

Peoria Heights Grade 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 Ellisville

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

The Village of Ellisville budget was $17,308.38 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $443.80 per household.

The price of local government: City of Eldorado

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

The City of Eldorado budget was $5.19 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,236.59 per household.

Beardstown CUSD 15 holds $1.6 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

Beardstown Community Unit School District 15 has $1,558,260 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the West Central Reporter.

Farmington Central CUSD 265 holds $4 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

Farmington Central Community Unit School District 265 has $4,017,777 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the West Central Reporter.

The price of local government: Village of Elburn

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

The Village of Elburn budget was $8.35 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,851.03 per household.

Dallas ESD 327 holds $29k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2017

Dallas Elementary School District 327 has $290,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the West Central Reporter.

The price of local government: Village of Easton

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2017

The Village of Easton budget was $557,983.86 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,985.60 per household.

City of El Paso Parks and Recreation met July 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 26, 2017

City of El Paso Parks and Recreation met 6 p.m. Monday, July 24.

City of Eureka City Council met July 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 26, 2017

City of Eureka City Council met 7:30 p.m. Monday, July 3.

Oak Grove West School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2017

Oak Grove West 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).