October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Elmhurst (DuPage County) home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Elmhurst in DuPage County rose by $1,000 while total sales decreased by 48.1%.

Oakwood School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The truancy rate at Oakwood School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: black students score 7.4 points lower at Indian Trail Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

At Indian Trail Junior High School, a 7.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Downers Grove home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Downers Grove rose by $17,000 while total sales decreased by 29%.

Medinah home prices fall in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Medinah fell by $69,500 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

Darien home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Darien fell by $2,000 while total sales decreased by 20.2%.

candidate Sean Casten returns $100 contribution from Beverly A. Kubon

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The campaign committee of House candidate Sean Casten, Casten For Congress, returned a $100 contribution from Beverly A. Kubon on Oct. 14, according to the Federal Election Commission.

How much revenue has Keeneyville SD 20 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The revenue Keeneyville School District 20 received through local taxes increased 2.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

Westmont home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Westmont rose by $5,000 while total sales decreased by 22.1%.

Dupage City home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Dupage City rose by $24,000 while total sales decreased by 54.5%.

Willowbrook (DuPage County) home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Willowbrook in DuPage County rose by $5,000 while total sales decreased by 20.4%.

Wheaton home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Wheaton rose by $19,500 while total sales decreased by 18.2%.

Aurora (DuPage County) home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Aurora in DuPage County rose by $13,500 while total sales decreased by 38.2%.

Lake Park CHSD 108 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Lake Park Community High School District 108 on its financial "recognition" list.

Glenbard South home prices fall in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Glenbard South fell by $160,000 while total sales increased by 28.6%.

Wayne (DuPage County) home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Wayne in DuPage County rose by $204,500 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Hebreard committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

Friends of Daniel Hebreard, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,150 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.