Dupage Policy Journal

89.5 percent of Kennedy Junior teachers stay put; average earns $80,841 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Kennedy Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

Val Montgomery for Illinois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,350 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Statewide test results: white students score 33.1 points higher at Francis Granger Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Francis Granger Middle School, a 33.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

How much revenue has Fenton CHSD 100 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Fenton Community High School District 100 received through local taxes increased 2.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

Home sales in Dupage City, August 19-25, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

Hinsdale home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 35.2 points higher at Thayer J. Hill Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Thayer J. Hill Middle School, a 35.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

How much revenue has Hinsdale CCSD 181 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 received through local taxes increased 13.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

91.3 percent of Glenbard South teachers stay put; average earns $102,123 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 91.3 percent of teachers stay at Glenbard South High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bloomingdale home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 30.2 points higher at Fischer Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Fischer Middle School, a 30.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Wood Dale home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Wood Dale for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

Recent Winfield home sales, August 19-25, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

Which Illinois colleges receive the least federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

Chamberlain University-Illinois and The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology reported receiving the least federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

Which Illinois colleges receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

College of DuPage reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Khouri earns West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda's endorsement

By Robert Hadley | Sep 25, 2018

West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda recently endorsed Republican House candidate Tonia Khouri for Illinois' 49th State House District seat.

In a first in Illinois, Lisle CUSD 202 may be required under new law to reduce property taxes

By W.J. Kennedy | Sep 25, 2018

Lisle CUSD 202 is in line to be the first school district in the state required to reduce property taxes under a provision in the new education funding formula approved last year by the General Assembly.