February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Mazon reports 24 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2019

A home buyer who paid $296,000 to purchase a home on Dec. 12 paid the top home sale price for Mazon in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Donnelly committee reports $300 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2019

Friends of Karen Donnelly, a candidate committee, reported receiving $300 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

89.8 percent of Leland teachers stay put; average earns $46,992.01 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2019

More than 89.8 percent of teachers stay at Leland High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Only 3 other states, District of Columbia have $15 minimum wage

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

If a current Senate bill clears the House and is signed into law, Illinois will join three other states and the District of Columbia in soon paying a minimum wage of $15 per hour.

ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: What is Physical Therapy?

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2019

Physical therapy is a dynamic profession focused on the enhancement, restoration, and preservation of optimal physical function and movement.

PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Arts Council of Princeton Announces Three Award Nominations in the 2019 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2019

The Arts Council of Princeton takes great pleasure in announcing its three nominations for Favorite Art Gallery, Favorite Visual Arts Camp, and Favorite Adult Art Classes in the 2019 JerseyArts.com People’s Choice Awards.

PRINCETON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: ACA Remains in Place Pending Recent Appeal

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2019

Federal Judge, Reed O’Connor, recently ruled that the entire Affordable Care Act (ACA) is invalid due to the elimination of the individual mandate penalty this year.

CITY OF PRINCETON: Princeton Bike Route Study

By Press release submission | Feb 8, 2019

The Princeton Pedestrian and Bicycle Commission has been working with Ed Barsotti on a Bike Plan for Princeton.

Home sales in Nettle Creek, January 20-26, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

Report: Morris spent $9,859 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

Spending per pupil at Morris Elementary School District 54 is up 12.4 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Report: Morris spent $12,448 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

Spending per pupil at Morris Community High School District 101 is up 18.2 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Analysis: La Salle-Peru administrators rank 269th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

Administrators in La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 earn an average of $107,180 per year, ranking 269th out of 864 districts in the state.

Walter Gregory C. and Walter Gina M. acquire 2814 Ninovan Lane, Minooka

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 8, 2019

The property at 2814 Ninovan Lane, Minooka was sold on Feb. 8, 2019 by Henderson Bruce and Rodriguez and Henderson Paula for $84,000. The buyers were Walter Gregory C. and Walter Gina M..

Werden committee reports $750 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

Friends for Lori Werden, a candidate committee, reported receiving $750 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Illinois General Assembly: HR95 actions on Feb. 7

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 7 in the House on House bill HR95 ("congrats-nancy voots"): "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Margo McDermed", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dan Caulkins", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. David A. Welter", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Jim Durkin", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Lawrence Walsh, Jr.", "Added Co-Spons