June, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Canton City Council met June 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 12, 2018

Canton City Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet June 12.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 12.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Peoria could see millions of dollars in historic preservation tax credits

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

A $15 million historic preservation tax credit could turn Peoria and River Edge communities around, according to one state House member.

City of West Peoria Finance Committee met May 2.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of West Peoria Finance Committee met Wednesday, May 2.

City of West Peoria Land Use Committee met May 2.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of West Peoria Land Use Committee met Wednesday, May 2.

City of Minonk Council met June 4.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Minonk Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, June 4.

New City of Eureka City Council met June 4.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

New City of Eureka City Council met at 7:30 p.m. Monday, June 4.

City of Delavan Council met May 15.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Delavan Council met Tuesday, May 15.

City of Delavan Council met June 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Delavan Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

City of Canton Council met June 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

City of Canton Council met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 5.

Peoria County Board met May 10.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 11, 2018

Peoria County Board met Thursday, May 10.

Analysis: Steeleville administrators rank 458th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Administrators in Steeleville Community Unit School District 138 earn an average of $96,529 per year, ranking 458th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Metamora spent $7,171 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Spending per pupil at Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 is down 6 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.

Cost of college was unchanged for all students at Midstate College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Tuition and fees was unchanged for 2017-18 at Midstate College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Analysis: Stark County administrators rank 334th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 9, 2018

Administrators in Stark County Cusd #100 earn an average of $102,683 per year, ranking 334th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Fulton County spent $11,493 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 9, 2018

Spending per pupil at Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 is up 8 percent from five years ago, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of district finances.