April, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

29.2% of Parkland School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

In McHenry County, 29.2 percent of Parkland School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Chicago schools spend 34 percent more than Riley Community Consolidated School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Riley Community Consolidated School in Marengo is 34 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

38.6% of Three Oaks School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

In the county of McHenry, 38.6% of Three Oaks School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Chicago schools spend 31 percent more than Nippersink Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 29, 2016

Operational spending at Nippersink Middle School in Richmond is 31 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

29.3% of Johnsburg High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

In McHenry County, 29.3 percentr of Johnsburg High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Chicago schools spend 17 percent more than Creekside Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

Operational spending at Creekside Middle School in Woodstock is 17 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

McHenry County finance panel considers renewal of workers' compensation insurance policy

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

The McHenry County Finance and Audit Committee discussed a proposal to renew its workers' compensation insurance coverage policy for the McHenry County Workforce Network with Berkley Assigned Risk Services of Minneapolis for $28,763 at its April 14 meeting.

Lake in the Hills police pension board reviews investments, asset allocations

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 28, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Police Pension Fund Board reviewed its investments and asset allocations at its April 16 meeting.

37.6% of Alden-Hebron Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

In McHenry County, 37.6 percent of Alden-Hebron Middle School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Chicago schools spend 14 percent more than Prairie Grove Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

Operational spending at Prairie Grove Elementary School in Crystal Lake is 14 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Cary zoning panel to discuss conditional use request for office

By Louie Torres | Apr 27, 2016

The Cary Zoning, Planning and Appeals Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in Village Hall to discuss a conditional use request for a business office/training center.

Huntley to consider funding proposal for street maintenance

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 27, 2016

The Huntley Village Board will meet at 7:00 p.m. Thursday to consider a resolution to appropriate $860,000 in Motor Fuel Tax Funds for maintenance of streets and highways in the 2016 Street Improvement Program.

30.6% of James C. Bush Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

In McHenry County, 30.6 percent of James C Bush Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

47.1% of Riley Community Consolidated School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2016

In McHenry County, 47.1 percent of Riley Community Consolidated School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Algonquin trustees to discuss pending public works projects

By Louie Torres | Apr 26, 2016

The Algonquin Village Board will meet as a committee of the whole at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday to discuss several proposed public works and safety projects, including the Snapper Field basketball court rehabilitation project.

Woodstock Plan Commission to consider plat for Maples at the Sonatas

By Louie Torres | Apr 26, 2016

The Woodstock Plan Commission will meet at 7:00 p.m. Thursday in City Hall, 121 W. Calhoun St., to consider the final plat of subdivision for the Maples at the Sonatas Re-Plat 4.