January, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Peru Recreation Board provides ice skating rink update

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

The city of Peru Recreation Board met Dec. 13 to provide an update on the ice skating rink.

Leland CUSD board members discuss consolidation options

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

The Leland Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met Dec. 7 to discuss consolidation options.

Ottawa council members discuss South Side Fire Station

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

The Ottawa City Council met Dec. 12 to discuss the South Side Fire Station.

Granville sales tax takes more from working-class families

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 16, 2017

Granville residents are facing a 1 percent increase in their sales tax due to the village's decision to enforce a business district tax impacting the entire village.

Streator High's McGurk rockets into senior softball season

By John Severance | Jan 15, 2017

Streator High School’s Maggie McGurk took a circuitous route in making her college decision.

Levatino announced as ombudsperson for CCIC

By Kathy Adams | Jan 15, 2017

Adrienne Levatino has been named the Illinois Condominium and Common Interest Community (CCIC) ombudsperson to serve as liaison for condominium and common community property in Illinois.

LPHS to create unified grading system across courses

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 15, 2017

LaSalle-Peru Township High School District 120 has made changes to its grading system.

IGNN releases state's charity, community service numbers for 2016

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 15, 2017

Illinois residents donated millions to charity in 2016 and contributed millions of hours of community service valued at more than $7 billion, according to the Illinois Government News Network.

IVCC offers real estate broker certification course

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 15, 2017

Illinois Valley Community College will hold a Real Estate Broker Pre-License I course on Tuesdays from 6:30-9:30 p.m., beginning Jan. 17.

Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jan 15, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Timing of LeChien’s TRO for AFSCME questioned by Rauner in brief to appellate court

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 13, 2017

Counsel to Gov. Bruce Rauner indicates the state may have been misled by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien when he preserved the status quo for state workers last month, according to a chronology that Rauner’s lawyer prepared.

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Illinois Valley Times | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.