DeKalb Times

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in DeKalb and Sandwich were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Kane County Reporter

Rep. Pritchard fights for Greek housing property tax exemption

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Illinois is losing almost 50 percent of students to other state universities, according to Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Sycamore).

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

From Illinois Valley Times

Battling the establishment, conservative John McGlasson won re-election for committeeman

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

John McGlasson won re-election for the 16th Congressional District State Central Committeeman, but it was a hard battle against attacks from the establishment of his own Republican party.

Public employee tally: Top townships in DeKalb County

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Paw Paw, South Grove and Victor employ the most government workers per capita in DeKalb County, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From North Cook News

Bill to extend Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act clears House despite GOP opposition

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said the closest thing to eternity here on earth is a government program that ceases to end, like the Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 23, 2018

DeKalb County Rehab and Nursing, a 190-bed skilled care facility in DeKalb, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2018.

Biggest spenders: What DeKalb County park districts rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

Genoa Twp, Dekalb and Sandwich top the list in DeKalb County with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Report: 64.5% of Sycamore Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 64.5 percent of the Sycamore Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Hinckley Community firefighters pension fund saw 55% shortfall in city contribution in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 19, 2018

Of the 651 fire and police pension funds in Illinois, more than 400 were underfunded by cities in 2016, including seven funds serving cities in DeKalb County.

Report: 61.5% of Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 61.5 percent of the Sycamore Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 19, 2018

Dekalb employs the fewest government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP Senators say enough is enough with graduated income tax proposal

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Seven Republicans took the podium at an impromptu press conference to reject yet another Democrat imposed tax hike.

Report: 49.6% of Sandwich Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 49.6 percent of the Sandwich Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: These Illinois pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Pension funds in DeKalb, Buffalo Grove and West Chicago could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Senate panel backs plan for property tax exemption for disabled first responders

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

All but one member of the Senate Executive Committee lawmaker approved a homestead exemption for disabled first responders at the panel's hearing April 11.

From Rock Island Today

McCombie calls on legislature to put public safety above politics and pass the Pam Knight Bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) pleaded with the public to call on their legislators to pass public safety legislation that was shot down due to Democrats.

Top 2 Lee home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $200,000 to purchase a home on June 29 paid the top home sale price for Lee in 2017.