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News from July 2017

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Jules Thomas E. and Jules Nicole M. St. buy 1104 W. Downer Place, Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On July 18, 2017, Coamerica Bank & Trust Co. and 2005 Witanowski Michael (trust) sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1104 W. Downer Place, Aurora to Jules Thomas E. and Jules Nicole M. St. for $310,000.

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Letting pension system fail described as tough love for Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Mike “Mish” Shedlock, who runs the blog “MishTalk.com,” believes imposing more taxes on Illinoisans with the biggest pensions can solve the pension crisis.

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Journalists say cuts keep Capitol coverage thin, brainstorming necessary

By John Revak | Jul 21, 2017

A group of journalists got together at a Springfield forum recently to discuss the future of ... a group of journalists.

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Budget described as no solution to Illinois insolvency

By Karen Kidd | Jul 21, 2017

While state lawmakers ended a two-year budget impasse, the measures adopted by the Illinois Legislature will not fix the state's fiscal mess, an analyst who co-wrote a paper that places the state 49th in long-run solvency told the Sangamon Sun.

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Rauner shake-up follows in wake of perceived political defeat

By Hoang Tran | Jul 21, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office has lost or terminated 21 staffers in the wake of the passage of a contentious budget plan and an unpopular tax hike on July 6, which many saw as a major political defeat for Rauner and many GOP lawmakers.

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Conroy, Fortner, Kifowit, Willis targeted by Americans for Prosperity over veto vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 21, 2017

The Illinois chapter of Americans for Prosperity is launching an accountability campaign targeting several state representatives, including state Reps. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park), Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), Stephanie Kifowit (D-Aurora) and Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) over their vote to override Gov. Bruce Rauner’s veto on the recently passed budget.

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Who are the Village of Bloomingdale's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the Village of Bloomingdale, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Galapagos Elementary Charter School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

Galapagos Elementary Charter School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Hinsdale Township High School District 86 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Hinsdale Township High School District 86 on its financial "Recognition" list.

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G. Stanley Hall Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

G. Stanley Hall Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Fenton CHSD 100 holds $11.7 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

Fenton Community High School District 100 has $11,725,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Here are the 50 former employees of the Village of Bloomingdale receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

Here are the 50 former employees of the Village of Bloomingdale receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

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Jefferson Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

Jefferson Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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G. N. Dieterich Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

G. N. Dieterich Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Gary Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

Gary Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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James and Donna Lullo buy 640 Rose Lane, Bartlett

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

On July 12, 2017, James and Donna Lullo purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 640 Rose Lane, Bartlett from Laura and Anthony S. Calo for $328,000.

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Bhavita Patel and Bhavita and Dilip Nakarani acquires 386 Monarch Birch Court, Bartlett

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

On July 12, 2017, Bhavita Patel and Bhavita and Dilip Nakarani sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 386 Monarch Birch Court, Bartlett to Paritosh Contractor for $185,000.

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Tong Zhou and Ruirui Guo acquire 1523 Columbia Court, Elk Grove Village

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

The home at 1523 Columbia Court, Elk Grove Village was sold on July 12, 2017 by Steve and Corrine Case, Mark Heeman, George and Paul Janowiak, Kenneth and John Bronder, Karen Delcampo, Christine Samagalsky and Catherine Moretti for $190,000. The buyers we

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Nancy J. Brannigan purchases 14518 Albany Ave., Lemont

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

The home at 14518 Albany Ave., Lemont was sold on July 13, 2017 by Eric Basiorka (trustee), Ashley Basiorka (trustee) and J. Baslorka Thaddeus (trust) for $282,000. The buyer was Nancy J. Brannigan.

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Colin A. and Patricia M. Greig unload 206 Schreiber Ave., Roselle

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 21, 2017

The home at 206 Schreiber Ave., Roselle was sold on July 13, 2017 by Colin A. and Patricia M. Greig for $335,000. The buyers were Sara and Gregory M. Vandahm.