Government
Former College of DuPage worker gets 8 years for fraud
A former College of DuPage employee convicted of fraud earlier this year has been sentenced to eight years in prison, EdgarCountyWatchdogs.com reported.
College of Dupage
College of DuPage is a two-year community college in Glen Ellyn that serves 29,000 students from the main campus and facilities in Addison, Bloomingdale, Carol Stream, Naperville, West Chicago and Westmont. The school, begun in 1967, operates a public radio station and newspaper, and is noted for its departments in architecture and meteorology. Robert L. Breuder is the college's president.
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Sports
College of DuPage's Birchfield has 23 receiving yards in Bemidji St. Beavers football win
College of DuPage graduate Brad Birchfield had 23 receiving yards, three receptions, 30 kickoff return yards, one kickoff return and one tackle in Bemidji St. Beavers football's 45-19 win Oct. 7 over the Mary Marauders at Chet Anderson Stadium.
Sports
College of DuPage's Birchfield has 23 receiving yards in Bemidji St. Beavers football win
College of DuPage graduate Brad Birchfield had 23 receiving yards, three receptions, 30 kickoff return yards, one kickoff return and one tackle in Bemidji St. Beavers football's 45-19 win Oct. 7 over the Mary Marauders at Chet Anderson Stadium.
Schools
College of DuPage engineering students look to spark more interest
Engineering students at College of DuPage will look to generate interest in their field in area high school juniors and seniors on Nov. 10 on the Glen Ellyn campus, according to a press release from the school.
Business
College of DuPage severance payout called part of national problem
The golden parachute designed for former College of DuPage President Robert Breuder is part of a longstanding national controversy over large severance packages for public employees, and lawmakers and taxpayers are seeking solutions and reform, according to an analysis by the Better Government Association (BGA).
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Former state university employee Lecky paid in $75K to pension fund, could collect $1.57M in retirement
Former state university employee Jeffrey Lecky, who retired in October 2017, saved $74,575 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state university employee Freke paid in $20K to pension fund, could collect $323K in retirement
Former state university employee Deborah Freke, who retired in October 2017, saved $19,556 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state university employee Mueller paid in $97K to pension fund, could collect $1.92M in retirement
Former state university employee Madonna Mueller, who retired in October 2017, saved $97,170 toward a pension over 29 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state university employee Jahns paid in $45K to pension fund, could collect $892K in retirement
Former state university employee Kristen Jahns, who retired in October 2017, saved $44,857 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Government
College of DuPage, foundation to pay $500,000 in FOIA legal battle
The College of DuPage and its foundation will be forced to dole out at least $500,000 in its legal battle with the Chicago Tribune over the release of a federal subpoena, the paper announced Nov. 17.
Schools
Former state university employee Pulver paid in $12K to pension fund, could collect $275K in retirement
Former state university employee Karen Pulver, who retired in November 2017, saved $12,129 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
Schools
Former state university employee Hir paid in $18K to pension fund, could collect $996K in retirement
Former state university employee Margaret Hir, who retired in November 2017, saved $18,098 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Kliewer paid in $669 to pension fund, could collect $38K in retirement
Former state university employee Ruth Kliewer, who retired in November 2017, saved $669 toward a pension over 1 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Adams paid in $10K to pension fund, could collect $167K in retirement
Former state university employee Diane Adams, who retired in November 2017, saved $10,369 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.
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Former state university employee Carlos paid in $42K to pension fund, could collect $593K in retirement
Former state university employee Jose Carlos, who retired in December 2017, saved $41,592 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.