July, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rezin rips railroad project as damaging, disorganized

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 31, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) wants to derail a troublesome transportation project in her district, she said on her website recently.

How much do public servants get paid in Illinois Valley?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 31, 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.

Serena Community Unit School District 2 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Serena Community Unit School District 2 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Allen-Otter Creek CCSD 65 holds $20k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

Allen-Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 has $200,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

S. E. Gross Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 31, 2017

S. E. Gross Middle 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).

The price of local government: Village of Mineral

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

The Village of Mineral budget was $367,251 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,661.24 per household.

Ransom Grade School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

Ransom Grade 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).

Seneca Township High School District 160 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Seneca Township High School District 160 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Seneca Twp HSD 160 holds $3.2 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

Seneca Township High School District 160 has $3,205,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Home sales in Brookfield, June 18-24, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 30, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, there were seven reported residential sales in Brookfield for the week of June 18-24, 2017.

Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Seneca Community Consolidated School District 170 on its financial "Recognition" list.

The price of local government: Village of Wyanet

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

The Village of Wyanet budget was $1.01 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $2,521.18 per household.

Miller Twp CCSD 210 holds $45k in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

Miller Township Community Consolidated School District 210 has $450,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Illinois Valley Times.

Home sales in Brookfield, June 25-July 1, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of June 25-July 1, 2017.

Rutland Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 29, 2017

Rutland Elementary 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).