Dupage Policy Journal

At Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary, a 52.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 56.1 points lower at May Watts Elementary School

At May Watts Elementary School, a 56.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

91.4 percent of Evergreen teachers stay put; average earns $77,900 per year

More than 91.4 percent of teachers stay at Evergreen Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Home sales in Medinah, October 14-20, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of October 14-20, 2018.

Pierce Downer Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Pierce Downer Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

The campaign committee of House candidate Sean Casten, Casten For Congress, returned a $100 contribution from Beverly A. Kubon on Oct. 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

candidate Sean Casten returns $500 contribution from Beverly A. Kubon

The campaign committee of House candidate Sean Casten, Casten For Congress, returned a $500 contribution from Beverly A. Kubon on Oct. 31, according to the Federal Election Commission.

Madigan gives $20,690 more to Mussman

By LGIS News Service | Oct 31, 2018

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Schaumburg state House candidate Michelle Mussman received another $20,690 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

Madigan gives $18,685 more to Conroy

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Villa Park state House candidate Deborah Conroy received another $18,685 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

Madigan gives $239,033 more to Pappas

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Itasca State House candidate Diane Pappas received another $239,033 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

Madigan gives $155,200 more to Carrier

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Carol Stream state House candidate Kathleen Carrier received another $155,200 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

Madigan gives $900,044 more to Villa

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, West Chicago House state candidate Karina Villa received another $900,044 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

Madigan gives more than $15 million to candidates, including $892,417 to Costa Howard

With a week left before voters go to the polls, Glen Ellyn State House candidate Terra Costa Howard received another $892,417 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

This week in Illinois history: Nov. 12-18

By Robert Hadley | Oct 30, 2018

This week in Illinois history, learn about young Ronald Reagan's first persuasive speech, how a microbiologist discovered a third form of life, and how the state led efforts to end voter suppression schemes.

Americana Intermediate School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Americana Intermediate School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Burr Ridge home sales, October 14-20, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of October 14-20, 2018.

How much revenue has Cass SD 63 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Cass School District 63 received through state taxes decreased 53.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 33.7 points lower at Churchill Elementary School

At Churchill Elementary School, a 33.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

How much revenue has Addison SD 4 received from state taxpayers?