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Truth in Accounting gives Wheaton finances a ‘C’ grade

By Michael Carroll | May 17, 2018

With a shortfall of $8.6 million, amounting to $500 per taxpayer, Wheaton earned a “C” grade from Truth in Accounting, according to the group’s analysis of suburban finances.

Lexington of Elmhurst hit with health violations

By Michael Carroll | Jan 24, 2018

Lexington of Elmhurst, a 145-bed skilled care facility, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Lisle Park board accused of pocketing loads of illegal perks

By Michael Carroll | Apr 22, 2017

The Lisle Park District board of commissioners and their family members have been granted benefits and perks not authorized by Illinois statutes, a government watchdog group reported recently.

Seven Illinois locations among 138 J.C. Penney closings

By Michael Carroll | Mar 25, 2017

J.C. Penney will close seven stores in Illionis as part of a nationwide cost-cutting effort to improve the chain’s profitability.

DuPage GOP hopes to keep converting Democrats through common-sense policies

By Michael Carroll | Feb 19, 2017

The DuPage County Republican Party sees opportunities to expand the party’s influence in 2017 since the blue tide that gave Democrat Hillary Clinton a 15-point margin of victory in the county’s polling numbers petered out down the ballot.

GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies

By Michael Carroll | Jan 1, 2017

An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.