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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.

From Chambana Sun

If governor gives nod, teachers' salaries will rise $8,000 in 4 years

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Raising teachers’ salaries almost $8,000 in four years could be become law if Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees.

Home sales in Sycamore, May 27-June 2, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 27-June 2, 2018.

DeKalb home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in DeKalb rose by $59,640 while total sales decreased by 40%.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

Departing from majority, Bivins voted no on budget critics say is filled with ‘gimmicks’

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 5, 2018

State Sen. Tim Bivins was one of just 20 Illinois House and Senate members to oppose a “smoke and mirrors” budget plan that isn’t really balanced, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

DeKalb home sales, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

How many administrators do school districts have in DeKalb County?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429, Indian Creek School District 425 and Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426 reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in DeKalb County, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report

From Prairie State Wire

Despite Senate raving about $38.5 billion bipartisan budget for FY2019, the numbers don't add up

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.

From North Cook News

Bill would take healthcare waivers out of governor's hands

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Postponed consideration for a health insurance bill that would strip the governor’s ability to file for a federal waiver was finalized without GOP approval during the May 29 House floor debate.

Home sales in Sandwich, April 22-28, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of April 22-28, 2018.

Home sales in Sycamore, April 29-May 5, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of April 29-May 5, 2018.

Cost of college was unchanged for all students at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Tuition and fees was unchanged for 2017-18 at Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

Cost of college went up for all students at Kishwaukee College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 8.8 percent for 2017-18 at Kishwaukee College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Recent Sandwich home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 2, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

Having a professional license but not being a legal resident is absurd, according to three GOP lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After barely passing by five votes and pulled for consideration, a Democrat-sponsored bill debated on May 28 came back two days later and passed, but not without a heated GOP debate.

Illinois State Rifle Association says 'gun grabbers' to hold event in Downers Grove on Saturday

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 1, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association is encouraging gun rights advocates to be on hand in Downers Grove on Saturday “to defend your gun rights” at an anti-gun rights event that it claims is disguised as a children’s safety fair.