June, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

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Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Cornbelt FPD responds to 47 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Cornbelt Fire Protection District responded to 92 calls in 2017 - 21.1 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60942 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60942, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Eastern Prairie FPD responds to 26 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Eastern Prairie Fire Protection District responded to 35 calls in 2017 - 25.5 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Hays stepping down from 104th District House seat sooner than expected

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2018

Rep. Chad Hays (R-Catlin) has announced he plans to step down from his post in the 104th District sooner than expected so that he can accept a position in the private sector.

Caulkins blames CPS scandal on lack of accountability for all involved -- including Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2018

Dan Caulkins points to the maddening sexual harassment scandal recently uncovered in the Chicago Public School system as a prime example of what happens when systems aren’t in place and accountability isn’t required.

Jacobs Landing sells 5006 Abbey Fields Drive, Champaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

The home at 5006 Abbey Fields Drive, Champaign was sold on June 26, 2018 by Jacobs Landing for $81,861. The buyer was McGuire Cu Homes.

Champaign FD responds to 270 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Champaign Fire Department responded to 1471 calls in 2017 - 7.3 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60959 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60959, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.

Bondville FD responds to 12 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Bondville Fire Department responded to 25 calls in 2017 - 16.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Matthew T. and Emily N. Strassell sell 404 S Spring Lake Road, Mahomet

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Bryan and Melissa Reigart purchased a home at 404 S Spring Lake Road, Mahomet from Matthew T. and Emily N. Strassell for $326,000.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61878 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61878, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chambana Sun.