November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois Valley Community College plans cultural center upgrades

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 17, 2016

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees met Sept. 28 to plan upgrades to the Cultural Centre.

Critics say teacher pension pickups oppress taxpayers

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 16, 2016

One of the biggest wins for the Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) when it scored a victory through a new four-year contract is that pension pickups were preserved; but what is good for teachers is not always what is good for everyone else as the plan stands to cost taxpayers a fortune.

Report says SNAP unequally benefits Illinois families of illegal immigrants

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 16, 2016

In the overwhelming majority of states, the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) provides benefits to families with an illegal immigrant wage earner in it while denying benefits to an identical family of American citizens having the same income, according to a report from the Center for Immigration Studies (CIS).

Analyst: Illinois must create less-hostile tax climate to retain residents, businesses

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois needs to diversify its tax base and make changes to become more competitive if it wants to stem the tide of people leaving the state, an analyst for an independent policy organization said during a recent radio show interview.

Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 15, 2016

Add TeaA recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

Democrats lose veto-proof state House supermajority

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois voters erased the General Assembly's Democratic state House supermajority on Tuesday.

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Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 14, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

IVCC Board of Trustees discuss increased enrollment

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 13, 2016

The Illinois Valley Community College Board of Trustees met Sept. 8 to discuss increased enrollment.

LaSalle ESD Board of Education presents awards

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 13, 2016

The LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board of Education met Oct. 18 to present student of the month awards.

Peru Planning/Zoning Commission to rezone property

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 13, 2016

The city of Peru Planning/Zoning Commission will meet at 5:30 p.m. Nov. 22.

Peru ESD board presents tentative budget

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The Peru Elementary School District 124 Board of Education met Aug. 17 to present the 2017 tentative budget.

LaSalle County Board plans repairs to park shelter

By Louie Torres | Nov 13, 2016

The LaSalle County Board met Sept. 12 to plan repairs to Horseman’s Loop Shelter.

IVCC women's basketball standout remains 3-point shooting star

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

For many top basketball players, playing the game begins in their childhood years. For Daniela Pavlovich, however, the sport began relatively not long ago.