Dupage Policy Journal

Underwood won't define position on upcoming impeachment vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 12, 2019

Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Illinois) did not respond to requests for comment from the Dupage Policy Journal regarding the upcoming vote by the U.S. House of Representatives on articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

11 DuPage County nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Eleven nursing homes in DuPage County received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

Dupage County educators oppose Illinois school efficiency bill

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2019

More than 130 Illinois public school administrators who signed witness slips in opposition to a bipartisan bill that aims to consolidate Illinois school districts make six-figure salaries, according to an analysis compiled this week.

Iona Glos Specialized Living Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Iona Glos Specialized Living Center, a 100-bed intermediate and developmentally disabled care center in Addison, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: Illinois’ state and local tax burden is highest in U.S.

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois’ state and local effective tax rate ranks the highest in the nation, according to a new study of tax burdens imposed by the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

Analysis: Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital ranked among top U.S. hospitals

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 8, 2019

Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove was listed among the top facilities in the nation in a study of patient care by Healthgrades.com, a company that aims to help hospitals maintain customer loyalty and provide objective health information to patients.

Analysis: DuPage County has 12th highest home vacancy rate among Illinois counties.

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 1, 2019

The number of vacant homes in DuPage County was more than 2,700 in the third quarter of 2018, a 101-unit increase over what it was a year ago, according to real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

West Suburban Nursing and Rehab Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 11, 2019

West Suburban Nursing and Rehab Center, a 259-bed skilled care facility in Bloomingdale, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2018.

From Chambana Sun

University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

Analysis ranks Benedictine University athletes No. 45 in Illinois for economic impact

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 20, 2019

Benedictine University sports programs brought in $9,053 per athlete in revenue in 2016, meaning its athletes on average generated the 45th highest sports revenue of any school in Illinois that year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Benedictine University has 3rd highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Benedictine University ranked No. 3 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of college sports participation.

Wheaton College No. 6 in state for revenue per wrestler

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 22, 2018

Wheaton College wrestling brought in $8,557 per athlete in revenue in 2016, the sixth highest level for wrestling programs in Illinois that year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of U.S. Department of Education data.

Analysis: City of Elmhurst proposes $168M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by the City of Elmhurst calls for $168,215,835 in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 0.9 percent less than what this year’s estimated budget provides.

Analysis: Village of Woodbridge proposes $47.3M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by Village of Woodbridge calls for $47,286,194 in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 9.4 percent less than what this year’s budget provides.

Analysis: City of West Chicago proposes $47.6M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by City of West Chicago calls for $47,565,600 in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 2.94 percent more than what this year’s budget provides.

Analysis: Village of Oak Brook proposes $67M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by Village of Oak Brook calls for $67,215,040 in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 19.5 percent more than what this year’s budget provides.

Analysis: City of Naperville proposes $452.2M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by City of Naperville calls for $452.2 million in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 2.2 percent more than what this year’s budget provides.

Analysis: Village of Glen Ellyn proposes $76M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by Village of Glen Ellyn calls for $76,515,223 in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 1.1 percent more than what this year’s budget provides.

Analysis: Village of Downers Grove proposes $48.2M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 16, 2018

The new budget proposed by Village of Downers Grove calls for $48.2 million in general fund expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 1.8 percent more than what this year’s budget provides.

Analysis: Village of Roselle proposes $45M budget for 2019

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 15, 2018

The new budget proposed by Village of Roselle calls for $45,349,065 in expenditures in fiscal year 2019, which is 1.7 percent more than what this year’s budget provides.