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2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Keicher says 'no' to increased property taxes

By Carrie Bradon | May 22, 2018

Jeff Keicher Jr., who is running for state Representative in the 70th House District, believes that a proposed property tax hike to fund the massive pension debt will take Illinois farther in the wrong direction.

Report: Sycamore spent $11,991 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Sycamore Police Pension Fund earns $73,238 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

The Sycamore Police Pension Fund had 30 active participants receiving an average salary of $73,238 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Genoa Kingston spent $11,162 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of district finances.

Report: Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund lost $330,376 in investment income in 2016

By DeKalb Times | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund lost 3.03 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

How much do school administrators earn in DeKalb County?

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Sandwich Community Unit School District 430, Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 earn the highest average salary in DeKalb County, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.

From Prairie State Wire

Demmer questions immigration legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) doubts a Democratic-sponsored immigration bill will work.

Report: Average pensioner in Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund earns $82,552 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

The Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund had 29 active participants receiving an average salary of $82,552 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Sandwich Police Pension Fund gained $1,886 in investment income in 2016

By DeKalb Times | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Sandwich Police Pension Fund lost 0.43 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Sycamore pays $1.51 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Sycamore Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 60.2 percent of the $650,119 the Sycamore Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $1.51 for every $1 from pension members.

Public employee tally: Top park districts in DeKalb County

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Park districts for Genoa Twp, Dekalb and Sandwich employ the most government workers per capita in DeKalb County, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From DuPage Policy Journal

GOP-sponsored disability-related bill passes House, but dies in Senate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.

Report: Somonauk spent $11,027 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at Somonauk Community Unit School District 432 is up 9 percent from five years ago, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Sycamore pays $2.55 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 71.9 percent of the $806,061 the Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.55 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Average pensioner in Sandwich Police Pension Fund earns $64,062 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 20, 2018

The Sandwich Police Pension Fund had 16 active participants receiving an average salary of $64,062 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

House floor fervently honors McCain

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Godspeed Sen. John McCain (R-AZ).

Report: Sandwich spent $12,529 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

Spending per pupil at Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 is up 30 percent from five years ago, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of district finances.

16 offenders paroled in zip code 60115 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

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