DeKalb Times

Recent DeKalb home sales, June 10-16, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 21, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of June 10-16, 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

Is bankruptcy the only way Illinois can overcome 'unsustainable fiscal policy'? Economist thinks so

By Doug McMurdo | 6 years ago

A former economics professor who is an adviser to the Heartland Institute believes the best way to overcome Illinois’ unsustainable debt is to do what no state has done since the 1930s: declare bankruptcy.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60135 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 19, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60135, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60548 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60548, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60552 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60552, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60178 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2018

Five offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60178, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Financial Services Committee unanimously passes resolution aimed at facilitating liquidity in options markets

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The House Committee on Financial Services, led by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Plano), has unanimously passed House Resolution 5749, otherwise known as the Options Markets Stability Act, which aims to facilitate liquidity in options markets by requiring bank regulators to provide targeted capital relief.

7 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60115 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 60115, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

From SE Illinois News

Rauner to decide if he should diminish his own power related to healthcare waiver

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

It is now up to Gov. Bruce Rauner to decide if he can file a federal healthcare waiver without the General Assembly’s approval.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

From Kane County Reporter

Pritchard praised after his final bill passes unanimously

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Sycamore) will be missed on the House floor by Rep. William Davis (D-East Hazel Crest).

From Rock Island Today

Despite GOP's concerns, gun bill passes Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Moline) rose during the May 30 Senate floor debate and argued against a firearm bill.

From Prairie State Wire

Medical cannabis for short-term pain is questionable, some GOP lawmakers insist

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill allowing for temporary access to medical cannabis in order to battle the opioid epidemic is in the hands of the governor.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Keicher says manufacturers' idea to match work with labor is 'win-win' for communities

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 9, 2018

Republican state House candidate Jeff Keicher is excited by the possibilities.

Somonauk home sales, May 20-26, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 20-26, 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 16.1 percent of Illinois property owners are ‘equity rich’

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In Illinois, owners of more than 393,000 properties with mortgages have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.