April, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Road Work On U.S. 24 Causing Lane Closures

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

The IDOT construction on U.S. 24 between East Peoria and Washington involves repairing joints between the lanes from College Drive in East Peoria to Cummings Lane in Washington and requires lane closures.

CITY OF CHILLICOTHE: Last Council Meeting Updates

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

At our last Council Meeting, we approved an agreement with OSF Health paving the way for the construction of a new medical facility on Fourth Street directly south of their existing facility.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Unveils Chief Information Officer Advisory Board

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

The City of Atlanta Office of Atlanta Information Management (AIM) announced the creation of the Chief Information Officer Advisory Board.

CANTON CITY: Mowers/Trimmers Needed Immediately At Greenwood Cemetery

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

City of Canton part-time seasonal openings at Greenwood Cemetery

CHILLICOTHE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Health - Methodist | Proctor Wellmobile Will Be Here

By Press release submission | Apr 25, 2019

The UnityPoint Health - Methodist | Proctor Wellmobile will be here this Sat., Apr 27 @ 9:30-11:30 am.

Vivian Robinson nominated to Civil Service Commission

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Vivian Robinson was nominated in the Senate to be a member of the Civil Service Commission on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Goodfield Elementary School scores 50% ELA proficiency, 50% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 102 students attending Goodfield Elementary School in 2018, 50 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 50 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Cartus Financial Corp. unloads 1106 White Horse Trail, Metamora

By Peoria Standard | Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Joshua Stoos|| Candace Stoos purchased a home at 1106 White Horse Trail, Metamora from Cartus Financial Corp. for $175,000.

Eureka Middle School scores 51.9% ELA proficiency, 42.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2019

Of the 447 students attending Eureka Middle School in 2018, 51.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 42.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Wirepoints report lends credence to Rep. Butler's warning about Pritzker's progressive tax plan

By Karen Kidd | Apr 23, 2019

The recent push by Illinois Democrats behind the so-called "fair tax" that one online news outlet calls dishonest brings to mind warnings earlier this year by a Republican state House representative that such a tax would further strain Illinois' already overburdened middle class.

Davenport Elementary School scores 34.8% ELA proficiency, 40.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 23, 2019

Of the 421 students attending Davenport Elementary School in 2018, 34.8 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 40.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Village of Sugar Grove Board of Trustees met April 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2019

Village of Sugar Grove Board of Trustees met Tuesday, April 2.

Village of Spring Bay Village Board met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2019

Village of Spring Bay Village Board met Wednesday, March 13.

Q4 real estate sales report: Smithfield

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2019

Median prices rose in Smithfield over last year, and are down 30.2 percent over 6 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Congerville Elementary School scores 39.5% ELA proficiency, 39.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2019

Of the 91 students attending Congerville Elementary School in 2018, 39.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 39.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).