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Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

Recent Sycamore home sales, July 29-August 4, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 9, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Sycamore for the week of July 29-August 4, 2018.

Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology enrolls 67 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 8, 2018

At Debutantes School of Cosmetology and Nail Technology, 60 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 100 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Keicher joined by GOP candidates as he campaigns in Hampshire

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 8, 2018

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently felt right at home interacting with the Hampshire High School band and would-be constituents.

Kishwaukee College enrolls 3,417 undergrads

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

At Kishwaukee College, 77 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 54 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

DeKalb home prices rise in July 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2018 in DeKalb rose by $11,700 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Which U.S. schools receive the most state student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2018

Northern Illinois University was among U.S. schools that reported receiving the most state financial aid during the 2017-18 academic year, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

53 percent of applicants to Northern Illinois University were admitted for fall 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 6, 2018

At Northern Illinois University, 84 percent of undergraduate students are traditional students - age 24 or younger - and 50 percent are female, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

West Suburban Nursing and Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 6, 2018

West Suburban Nursing, a 259-bed skilled care facility in Bloomingdale, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2018.

Keicher sworn in to replace Pritchard in House and immediately goes to work on his own agenda

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2018

Jeff Keicher comes to Springfield with a clear agenda.

From Chicago City Wire

Have you opted out of a public sector union? We want to hear about it

By Daniel Beauregard | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court in June ruled that approximately 5 million government workers nationwide should not be forced to pay dues to public employee unions.

How much has Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 accumulated $20,849 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

Former state university employee Davis paid in $93K to pension fund, could collect $1.97M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Jeffrey Davis, who retired in July 2018, saved $93,232 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Partch paid in $126K to pension fund, could collect $3.02M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Nancy Partch, who retired in July 2018, saved $126,028 toward a pension over 31 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Tattersall paid in $111K to pension fund, could collect $1.98M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Patricia Tattersall, who retired in July 2018, saved $110,859 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Swisher paid in $50K to pension fund, could collect $861K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Lisabeth Swisher, who retired in July 2018, saved $50,127 toward a pension over 19 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Tattersall paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $309K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state school employee Patricia Tattersall, who retired in July 2018, saved $8,190 toward a pension over 3 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Sander paid in $43K to pension fund, could collect $687K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Debra Sander, who retired in July 2018, saved $43,322 toward a pension over 21 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Sheridan paid in $51K to pension fund, could collect $922K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee James Sheridan, who retired in July 2018, saved $50,671 toward a pension over 17 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Rosenbaum paid in $29K to pension fund, could collect $476K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2018

Former state university employee Judy Rosenbaum, who retired in July 2018, saved $29,355 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.