April, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

From Chicago City Wire

GOP lawmakers say Ford bill amounts to another mandate cash-strapped schools do not need

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

GOP lawmakers said another Democrat mandate on education could cause further financial hardship on already cash-strapped school districts during House floor debate April 20.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers demand budget revenue estimate from Democrats

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

GOP legislative leaders want a budget revenue estimate introduced and certified by the Democrats now.

From Kane County Reporter

Legislation regarding preschool absenteeism sparks House debate

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Yelling echoed in the House chamber during floor debate of HB5771, which would allow for the collection and review of chronic absence data in state block grant funded preschools.

From Prairie State Wire

House backs bill to prohibit governor's office from paying its employees from other agencies' budgets

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

The House voted 110-0 on April 19 to approve legislation to end offshore staffing accounts in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s office.

Tax Cuts Work national bus tour stops in DuPage

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 30, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Wheaton) was on hand April 29 when the Job Creators Network made a Tax Cuts Work national bus tour stop at the DuPage Airport to tout the way the new federal tax cuts passed late last year are helping to bolster the state economy.

Jakub and Krystal Dolega acquire 1603 Farmside Lane, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Eugene and Sara R. Johnson sold their home at 1603 Farmside Lane, Bolingbrook to Jakub and Krystal Dolega for $260,000.

Renwick Walker buys 347 Sweetgum St., Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

The home at 347 Sweetgum St., Bolingbrook was sold on April 30, 2018 by Alando and Krystal Tucker for $334,000. The buyer was Renwick Walker.

Laney Allan Sparacino sells 13098 Lismore Lane, Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Jennifer M. and Bryan McCarty purchased a home at 13098 Lismore Lane, Lemont from Laney Allan Sparacino for $536,000.

Jva IL LLC purchases 1745 Fredericksburg Lane, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

The two bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1745 Fredericksburg Lane, Aurora was sold on April 30, 2018 by Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association (also known as) for $170,000. The buyer was Jva IL LLC.

Report: 68% of Oak Brook Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 68 percent of the Oak Brook Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Ruben and Alicia Alcaraz purchase 706 Fifth Ave., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 706 Fifth Ave., Aurora was sold on April 30, 2018 by Cecelia A. Barajas, Sabrina Marie Palacios, Bethany Cecelia Garcia, Jennifer Lynn Cohrs-Babbb and Arthur Allen Cohrs for $88,000. The buyers were Ruben and Alicia

Michael D. and Kelly Solari acquire 1904 Danube Way, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Michael D. and Kelly Solari sold their home at 1904 Danube Way, Bolingbrook to Aneta J. and Jolanta Kolcun and Joseph Rusinowski for $315,000.

Therese K Taylor unloads 410 Grant St., Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

The property at 410 Grant St., Lemont was sold on April 30, 2018 by Therese K Taylor for $180,000. The buyers were Christopher and Doris Cralle.

Kevin Shuey acquires 1811 Pebble Beach Circle 11-7, Elk Grove Village

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Kevin Shuey purchased a home at 1811 Pebble Beach Circle 11-7, Elk Grove Village from Anthony Ind Suchala (estate) (estate administrator) and Donald R. Suchala (deceased) for $170,000.

Antonio Arredondo acquires 1026 Sill Ave., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Antonio Arredondo purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1026 Sill Ave., Aurora from William C. Koulos for $73,900.

Brandon Johnson purchases 114 N. Chase Ave., Bartlett

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 30, 2018

On April 30, 2018, Brandon Johnson purchased a home at 114 N. Chase Ave., Bartlett from Benjamin J. Wall for $172,000.

Report: 47.1% of Oakbrook Terrace Fire Protection District is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 30, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 47.1 percent of the Oakbrook Terrace Fire Protection District fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Divisi