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Trailing bill on $350 million education funding formula raises questions

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Some GOP representatives saw the allocation of $350 million dollar in evidence-based education funding much differently than others during last week's debate in the House.

Analysis: 11.8% of DeKalb County residents enrolled in food stamp program

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2018

About 12,302 DeKalb County residents – or about 11.8 percent of the region’s population – were on food stamp rolls in January 2017, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

Watchdogs: Was your property tax illegally assessed?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 8, 2018

In the last election, 55 assessors in 36 counties, including three in DeKalb County, were illegally placed on the ballot and elected, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.

Sandwich (DeKalb County) home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Sandwich in DeKalb County fell by $52,249 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

DeKalb home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in DeKalb rose by $37,950 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Most frugal cities in DeKalb County

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

Village of Shabbona, Village of Kingston and Village of Somonauk top the list in DeKalb County with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Kishwaukee College spent $103K per graduate in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 6, 2018

With an annual budget of $21,354,760 and 208 graduates in 2016, Kishwaukee College in Malta spent $102,853 per graduate in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of data tracking the performance and spending at 48 Illinois community colleges.

From McHenry Times

Hosta stands out as a Democrat opposed to abortion

By Carrie Bradon | 6 years ago

Few political issues are as hotly contested as abortion, and though abortion has been a largely Democrat-supported issue for years, John Hosta of Spring Grove, who is running in the Democratic primary in the 14th Congressional District for the seat held by Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL), is staunchly opposed to it.

From Prairie State Wire

Bellock, Demmer commend approval of $3.5 billion health care legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Reps. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) and Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) praised fellow lawmakers on the House floor last week after two health-care related bills they had worked on for over six months were approved.

Biggest spenders: What DeKalb County cities rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 5, 2018

City of Sycamore, City of Sandwich and Village of Hinckley top the list in DeKalb County with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Gwendolyn Brooks students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 3, 2018

About 14 percent of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 86 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 86 percent of Gwendolyn Brooks students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 3, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 14 percent of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Gwendolyn Brooks failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 3, 2018

About 14 percent of Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 86 percent of students failed.

From Prairie State Wire

House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 15% of Illinois residents enrolled in food stamps program

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Approximately 1.9 million Illinoisans – or about 15 percent of the state’s population – were on food stamp rolls in January 2017, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

From Prairie State Wire

Syverson, Righter help move hospital assessment program bills through Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sens. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford) and Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) added their voices in support of a pair of Senate bills that had to pass together for the federal authorization of $3.5 billion needed to maintain the Illinois Hospital Assessment Program ending in June.

Former state university employee Street paid in $61K to pension fund, could collect $824K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2018

Former state university employee Paul Street, who retired in February 2018, saved $60,548 toward a pension over 10 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Pottinger paid in $54K to pension fund, could collect $946K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2018

Former state university employee Terry Pottinger, who retired in February 2018, saved $54,101 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Lathrop paid in $6K to pension fund, could collect $353K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2018

Former state university employee Diane Lathrop, who retired in February 2018, saved $6,026 toward a pension over 8 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Cheng paid in $13K to pension fund, could collect $795K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2018

Former state university employee Mariah Cheng, who retired in February 2018, saved $12,536 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.