September, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Morton reports 135 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

A home buyer who paid $560,000 to purchase a home on April 19 paid the top home sale price for Morton in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Lower committee reports nearly $7K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Citizens for Jeffrey Lower for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,600.74 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Lewistown CUSD 97?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Lewistown Community Unit School District 97 decreased per-student spending 23.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

How has spending changed at Morton CUSD 709?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Morton Community Unit School District 709 increased per-student spending 5.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 students suspended 6 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Metamora Community Consolidated School District 1 reported six suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Oak Grove School District 68 students suspended 5 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Oak Grove School District 68 reported five suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Bradley men’s head coaches’ pay ranks fourth in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of Bradley University's men’s teams earn an average of $272,144 annually – the fourth highest average salary in the state – according to a Peoria Standard analysis of federal education data.

EAST PEORIA FIRE DEPARTMENT: EPFD selling breast cancer awareness T-shirts

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2018

To show support for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, the East Peoria Fire Department sells breast cancer awareness T-shirts each fall.

Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 students suspended 87 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Fulton County Community Unit School District 3 reported 87 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Midwest Central CUSD 191?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Midwest Central Community Unit School District 191 increased per-student spending 0.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

Oak Grove School District 68 students suspended 5 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Oak Grove School District 68 reported five suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Asbell committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Citizens For Asbell, a candidate committee, reported receiving $10,061.11 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How has spending changed at Monroe SD 70?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Monroe School District 70 increased per-student spending 2.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

Mackinaw reports 17 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

A home buyer who paid $475,000 to purchase a home on June 4 paid the top home sale price for Mackinaw in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 10, 2018

Fairview-Caseyville Twp Fire Protection District and Buckheart Fire Protection District were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.