May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Hays votes ‘yes’ in House ERA vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 31, 2018

Illinois State Rep. Chad Hays (R-Danville) voted in support of the so-called “Equal Rights Amendment,” helping to pass the measure 72-45.

From Prairie State Wire

Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

Hays, House Republicans put ERA over the top

By LGIS News Service | May 31, 2018

Ten House Republicans, including State Rep. Chad Hays (R-Danville), voted in favor of a measure that would make female-only bathrooms, prisons, schools, and shelters unconstitutional, require women to serve in military combat roles and ban any public accommodation for pregnant women.

From Prairie State Wire

16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

From Prairie State Wire

Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Analysis: Urbana administrators rank 318th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Administrators in Urbana School District 116 earn an average of $103,737 per year, ranking 318th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Oakwood spent $8,851 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oakwood Community Unit School District 76 is down 9 percent from five years ago, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of district finances.

CHAMPAIGN CITY TREASURER: City of Champaign Responds to FOIA Request Regarding Alton Corey Lawsuit

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

On October 17, 2017, at approximately 10:41 PM, Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of Kiler Dr., Champaign for the report of a battery, resulting in the arrest of Alton Corey.

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL: METCAD Holds Telecommunicator Recruitment Meeting

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

METCAD hosted an informational meeting for people interested in learning more about the position of Telecommunicator I (TC).

From Prairie State Wire

After heated debate and vote, D’Amico postpones drone bill for consideration

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A heated debate over drones May 25 had the full attention of the House, with almost a dozen Republican lawmakers arguing the proposal.

Analysis: Deland-Weldon administrators rank 549th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Administrators in Deland-Weldon Community Unit School District 57 earn an average of $92,526 per year, ranking 549th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Champaign spent $13,478 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Spending per pupil at Champaign Community Unit School District 4 is up 16 percent from five years ago, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of district finances.

Apgar Investments purchases 701 E. Main St., Mahomet

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

The property at 701 E. Main St., Mahomet was sold on May 30, 2018 by Anita Ledoux, Ande Shockley, Ande and Amanda Keller and Amanda Phillips for $350,000. The buyer was Apgar Investments.

Tag Residential Series Ashland Park sells 309 Doisy Lane, Champaign

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The home at 309 Doisy Lane, Champaign was sold on May 30, 2018 by Tag Residential Series Ashland Park for $289,705. The buyers were Salil S., Reena S. and Sahil S. Contractor.

Proposed property assessment a 'tax-and-spend money grab,' Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2018

Dan Caulkins views talk of another statewide property tax as just the latest example of what makes Illinois so undesirable to many of its now former residents.

Madigan more interested in power than voters' welfare, Caulkins says

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2018

Dan Caulkins argues the ongoing sexual harassment scandal dogging House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) office exposes another harsh reality about Democrats.

Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Heritage Community Unit School District 8 reported one of the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.