Dupage Policy Journal

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Ives calls out Springfield on ethics complaints

By Angela Underwood | 8 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had something to say Wednesday before Gov. Bruce Rauner's before the State-of-the-State speech.

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Ives casts doubt on pension reform proposal

By Angela Underwood | 8 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was not pleased with a proposed pension reform plan that includes selling pension obligation bonds presented to her Tuesday at a House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing.

Analysis: Proposed K-12 budget would cost DuPage residents $745M more in income taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 31, 2018

DuPage County residents would pay $744,689,399 more in state income taxes if the state agrees to increase school funding by $7.2 billion, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

West Chicago H.S. teachers' contract vs. yours: how do they compare?

By LGIS News Service | Jan 31, 2018

West Chicago High School's 129 teachers union is threatening to strike, demanding guaranteed salary increases of 17 percent in their new contract. How does your employment deal compare to theirs?

Kinzler says plan to resuscitate Illinois starts with tax cuts

By Chandra Lye | Jan 31, 2018

Jay Kinzler, the Glen Ellyn Republican running in the GOP primary in the 46th House District, said the only way the state can be saved is to cut the tax that the Democrats, including incumbent Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park), have introduced.

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will meet February 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2018

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 1.

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet February 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2018

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 1.

DuPage County Technology Committee met January 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2018

DuPage County Technology Committee met at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9.

El Autencio Jalisco Inc. purchases 110 N Lake St., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Mpg Properties LLC sold their property at 110 N Lake St., Aurora to El Autencio Jalisco Inc. for $200,000.

Lucila and Jose Roberto Ayala sell 267 N. Trask St., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

The four bedroom home at 267 N. Trask St., Aurora was sold on Jan. 31, 2018 by Lucila and Jose Roberto Ayala for $150,000. The buyer was Juan G. Arroyo.

Daniel Rodriguez and Merrilee Jung acquire 1548 McClure Road, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 1548 McClure Road, Aurora was sold on Jan. 31, 2018 by US Bank for $79,275. The buyers were Daniel Rodriguez and Merrilee Jung.

First Midwest Bank (trustee) and 21985 FMB unload 1142 Lily Field Lane, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Marilyn C Vander Werf purchased a home at 1142 Lily Field Lane, Bolingbrook from First Midwest Bank (trustee) and 21985 FMB for $308,524.

Ashbury Woods Dev LLC sells 1509 Ashbury Place, Lemont

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Ashbury Woods Dev LLC sold their property at 1509 Ashbury Place, Lemont to S. Wojcik Thomas (trust), Sylvia Wojnik (trust), Thomas S. Wojcik (trustee) and Sylvia Wojcik (trustee) for $450,000.

Michelle Wysoglad buys 428 Cardinal Lane, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Michelle Wysoglad purchased a home at 428 Cardinal Lane, Bolingbrook from Cozy Homes LLC for $287,000.

Statewide test results: 43 percent of Still failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2018

About 57 percent of Still Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 43 percent of students failed.

Xuan T Ngo and Quang Nguyen sell 212 Shorewood Drive 4-2B, Glendale Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Thuy Tran purchased a home at 212 Shorewood Drive 4-2B, Glendale Heights from Xuan T Ngo and Quang Nguyen for $159,137.

DuPage County Intergovernmental Committee will meet January 31

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 31, 2018

DuPage County Intergovernmental Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 31.

James Laspisa acquires 1219 Degener St., Elmhurst

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, James Laspisa purchased a home at 1219 Degener St., Elmhurst from Sue Elleyn Haberkamp and Sue Elleyn Sheeler for $85,000.

Analysis: 47 percent of Still students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 53 percent of Still Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Analysis: 61 percent of Stratford students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 39 percent of Stratford Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.