March, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

2017 home sales: Malta price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

8 offenders paroled in zip code 60178 in September

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Eight offenders released on parole in September live in Illinois zip code 60178, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

2017 home sales: Sycamore price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: DeKalb price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 31, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Genoa price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Kingston price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Kirkland price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

16 offenders paroled in zip code 60115 in September

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Sixteen offenders released on parole in September live in Illinois zip code 60115, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DeKalb Times.

Watchdogs - Court orders NIU to pay fines for open meeting lawsuit

By LGIS News Service | Mar 30, 2018

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Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

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Campaign spending: AG candidate Harold raised $758,878 ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Erika Harold and Gary Grasso each raised just $2 per vote cast for them in the attorney general primary race, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Ray and Rose Hubbard acquire 201 Johanna Drive, Sandwich

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 29, 2018

On March 29, 2018, Ray and Rose Hubbard purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 201 Johanna Drive, Sandwich from John W. Davis (successor trustee) and Eddie Smith Dated August 3 2012 (living trust) for $268,000.

Ranking school finances: Which districts are the healthiest in DeKalb County?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2018

Indian Creek School District 425, Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 and Somonauk Community Unit School District 432 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

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25 most frugal counties in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Tazewell, Christian and Clinton counties top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

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Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 26, 2018

Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

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25 biggest spenders: What Illinois counties rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

LaSalle, Monroe and Pike counties top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Annual financial profiles rank Illinois school districts' financial health

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 22, 2018

Indian Creek School District 425 and Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 were among the 640 Illinois school districts that achieved "financial recognition" by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

Most frugal townships in DeKalb County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 21, 2018

Malta-Milan Multi Tax Assessment District, Paw Paw-Shabbona Multi Tax Assessment District and Victor-Somonauk Multi Tax Assessment District top the list in DeKalb County with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial rep

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