February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: Gower spent $16,849 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2019

Spending per pupil at Gower School District 62 is up 18.1 percent from five years ago, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of district finances.

Report: Glen Ellyn spent $13,423 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2019

Spending per pupil at Glen Ellyn School District 41 is up 6.2 percent from five years ago, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of district finances.

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT: Park District Releases 2019 Budget Snapshot

By Press release submission | Feb 13, 2019

Naperville residents who want an easy-to-read overview of their Park District’s finances, goals and accomplishments can read the newly released 2019 Budget Snapshot available online at https://www.napervilleparks.org/docs/2019BudgetSnapshot.pdf.

Market Watch: Ryan Neff loses over $514,000 on sale of Hinsdale home

By SYHN News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences

Hydroponics bill introduced in House

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 12, 2019

Rep. Stephanie A. Kifoweit (D-Aurora) introduced a bill created to drive business for hydroponics on Feb. 1 to the House of Representatives.

85 percent of Goodrich teachers stay put; average earns $76,154.25 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

More than 85 percent of teachers stay at Goodrich Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

York Center home sales, January 20-26, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

Top 15 St. Charles home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

A home buyer who paid $295,000 to purchase a home in Pheasant Run Trails on May 22 paid the top home sale price for St. Charles in 2018.

Home sales in Hanover Park, January 20-26, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were five reported residential sales in Hanover Park for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

Analysis: Hinsdale administrators rank 108th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Administrators in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 earn an average of $124,799 per year, ranking 108th out of 864 districts in the state.

Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary scores 48.4% ELA proficiency, 51.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Of the 674 students attending Mary Lou Cowlishaw Elementary in 2018, 48.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 51.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Andrea Thome donates $1,000 to Steven Leopoldo's election campaign

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 12, 2019

Andrea Thome donated $1,000 to Independent Steven Leopoldo's election campaign committee, Steve for Darien, on Feb. 12, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Villa Park home sales, January 20-26, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were eight reported residential sales in Villa Park for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

Report: Naperville spent $15,326 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Spending per pupil at Naperville Community Unit School District 203 is up 10.9 percent from five years ago, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of district finances.

Longwood Elementary School scores 24.4% ELA proficiency, 25.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Of the 360 students attending Longwood Elementary School in 2018, 24.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 25.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).