June, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Ives decries Senate budget bill as 'death knell for Illinois'

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) urged the rejection of a Senate-proposed budget bill on Friday as Illinois headed toward an unprecedented third year without a budget.

DuPage board candidate offers lengthy video of endorsements

By Brent Zell | Jun 30, 2017

Steven Nero has a video of 60 friends on Facebook -- which might not sound like a lot until you realize they are all prominent backers of his recently announced plans to run for a seat on the DuPage County Board for District 2.

DuPage's 'Holly Daze' loves the toughness, tattoos and togetherness of roller derby

By Nathan Davis | Jun 30, 2017

Holly Vossel of the DuPage Derby Dames said that getting together after a meet or a tough practice and comparing bruises is sort of a rite of passage in the hard-hitting world of roller derby.

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Brady nominated to replace Radogno as Senate GOP Leader

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was selected unanimously today by his Republican colleagues to serve as new Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

Durkin, Fortner join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Adolph Link Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Adolph Link 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).

Bensenville SD 2 holds $36 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Bensenville School District 2 has $35,970,000 in debt, which is $8,162 per household in the district, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

Edgewood Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Edgewood 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).

Unpaid fine for Batavia-based campaign committee totaled $5,000 in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

One campaign committee in Batavia has an overdue fine of $5,000, records obtained by the Dupage Policy Journal show.

Who are Aurora Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 35 highest-paid employees of Aurora Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Albert Einstein Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Albert Einstein 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).

The price of local government: Village of Carol Stream

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The village of Carol Stream budget was $51.59 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,957.86 per household.

Here are the 37 former employees of Aurora Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 37 former employees of Aurora Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Benjamin School District 25 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Benjamin School District 25 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Analysis: Sales tax funded 12 percent of Village of Bloomingdale budget in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of Bloomingdale's local sales tax brought in $4,191,266 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.

Anne Fox Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Anne Fox 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).

Alice Gustafson Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Alice Gustafson 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).

Connelly says Illinois will miss 'true leader' Radogno

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 29, 2017

After Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) announced on Thursday that she’ll step down from her position and the Senate this week, Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) praised her for her leadership and effort to get beyond partisanship in the General Assembly.