May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Bayview Loan Servicing LLC acquire 116 S. Barton Trail, Batavia

By Metric Media News Service | May 15, 2018

The two bedroom home at 116 S. Barton Trail, Batavia was sold on May 15, 2018 by Bayview Loan Servicing LLC for $170,000. The buyers were Lael B Sims and Sydney R. Sanchez-Sims.

12 offenders paroled in zip code 60133 in November

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Twelve offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 60133, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.

Report: Which school districts pay the highest administrator salaries?

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Public school administrators in Winfield School District 34 are among those earning the highest average salary in the state, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Department Battles Structure Fire in 700 Block of Greenwood Circle

By Press release submission | May 15, 2018

Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call from a resident in the 700 block of Greenwood Circle, reporting a dryer fire at the residence.

Ives roiled by lack of a permanent legislative inspector general in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | May 14, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks there’s plenty of blame to go around as to why Illinois finds itself mired in the financial doldrums that have virtually overtaken the state.

Connelly pushes bills addressing fraud cases, birth record searches

By Angela Underwood | May 14, 2018

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Lisle) wants to spell out the time frame for prosecuting fraud cases and to keep search fees for birth records fair in juvenile cases.

Breen says lawmakers no better than thieves who steal packages left at homes

By Angela Underwood | May 14, 2018

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) asked Rep. Marcus Evans (D-Chicago) if he found it ironic that the House chastises private businesses over thievery when lawmakers are the No. 1 entity stealing the most from taxpayers.

NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Naperville Police to Participate in Regional Route 59 Traffic Safety Initiative on Wednesday

By Press release submission | May 14, 2018

On Wednesday, May 9, 2018, the Naperville Police Department will join with numerous police agencies in northern Illinois to conduct a traffic safety initiative along the Route 59 corridor.

Bensenville (DuPage County) home prices fall in April 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Bensenville in DuPage County fell by $29,250 while total sales decreased by 60%.

Glen Ellyn home prices fall in April 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2018 in Glen Ellyn fell by $38,250 while total sales decreased by 21.1%.

Analysis: Oakbrook Terrace Police Pension Fund would go broke in 10 years without taxpayer subsidy

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

Without members and taxpayers subsidizing its revenue, Oakbrook Terrace Police Pension Fund lost $1,127,512 in 2016, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: 72.8% of York Center Fire Protection District is funded

By Local Labs News Service | May 14, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 72.8 percent of the York Center Fire Protection District fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.