DuPage County's 42 school districts will receive an extra $4.77 million this year if the Illinois House accepts Gov. Bruce Rauner's version of a school funding bill, according to an analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Former state school employee Barbara Norton, who retired in August 2017, saved $47,288 toward a pension over 11 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Theresa Matherson Evans, who retired in December 2017, saved $5,416 toward a pension over 5 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Grade school districts in West Chicago, Burr Ridge and Addison ranked among DuPage County's lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Grade school districts in West Chicago, Burr Ridge and Roselle ranked among DuPage County's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Lisle Community Unit School District 202, Salt Creek School District 48 and Burr Ridge Community Consolidated School District 180 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.
School districts in Wheaton, Naperville and West Chicago were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher
Out of school districts in DuPage County, Community Unit SD 200 paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teachers Retirement System of Illinois
Public school administrators in Winfield School District 34, Lake Park Community High School District 108 and Butler School District 53 earn the highest average salary in DuPage County, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.
Former state school employee Juanita Klepper, who retired in May 2018, saved $99,885 toward a pension over 22 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Terry Kerins, who retired in May 2018, saved $186,318 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Jane Fahey, who retired in May 2018, saved $149,819 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Laura Schraeder, who retired in May 2018, saved $163,532 toward a pension over 32 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Katherine Houston, who retired in May 2018, saved $173,429 toward a pension over 33 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.
Former state school employee Sarah Nelson, who retired in May 2018, saved $146,139 toward a pension over 34 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.