July, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Barickman says Dems holding school funding to give Chicago special treatment

By Giovanni Whaley | Jul 31, 2017

Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Champaign) says if there is some issue keeping the state's school funding bill stuck in the Legislature, it's one the Democrats have manufactured.

Oakwood Junior High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

Oakwood Junior High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Danville City Council will meet August 1.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 30, 2017

Danville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 1.

Northeast Elementary Magnet School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

Northeast Elementary Magnet School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

North Ridge Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

North Ridge Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: Village of Roberts

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

The Village of Roberts budget was $536,972.88 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $3,835.52 per household.

City of Champaign Township met June 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 28, 2017

City of Champaign Township met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 6.

The price of local government: Village of Piper City

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

The Village of Piper City budget was $660,960 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,240.54 per household.

State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer

By LGIS News Service | Jul 28, 2017

School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern.

Meade Park Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

Meade Park Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

The price of local government: City of Paxton

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 28, 2017

The City of Paxton budget was $7.21 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,222.19 per household.

Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 28, 2017

A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.

How much do public servants get paid in Champaign County?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 27, 2017

A recent report indicates that 63,000 public servants across Illinois receive at least $100,000 each year as part of their taxpayer-supplied salaries.

State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

Analysis: Income tax hike will cost Vermilion County residents $14.2M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 27, 2017

Vermilion County residents will pay an additional $14,281,228 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Mary Miller Junior High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2017

Mary Miller Junior High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Mark Denman Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2017

Mark Denman Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).