May, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Chicago schools spend 31% more than Alden-Hebron Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2016

Operational spending at Alden-Hebron Elementary School in Hebron is 31 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 32% more than Richard F. Bernotas Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2016

Operational spending at Richard F. Bernotas Middle School in Crystal Lake is 32 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission to discuss Dole Mansion grant

By Louie Torres | May 31, 2016

The Crystal Lake Historic Preservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Municipal Complex, 100 W. Woodstock St.

Lake in the Hills trustees discuss gaming licenses

By Louie Torres | May 31, 2016

The Lake in the Hills Village Board met as a committee of the whole May 10.

Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss animal hospital variation

By Louie Torres | May 31, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Woodstock Public Library Board to discuss rule signs in children's department

By Louie Torres | May 31, 2016

The Woodstock Public Library Board will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

Fox River Grove planning panel discusses County Line Road planned unit development

By Louie Torres | May 30, 2016

The Fox River Grove Planning and Economic Development Commission met May 25.

Skillicorn criticizes Democrats’ non-citizen student strategy

By Carol Ostrow | May 30, 2016

Allen Skillicorn, the Republican candidate in Illinois House District 66, which covers Algonquin, recently criticized two controversial bills that would permit individuals who are not U.S. citizens to enjoy a wide variety of benefits at state public universities.

Chicago schools spend 21% more than Valley View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2016

Operational spending at Valley View Elementary School in McHenry is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 21% more than Chauncey H. Duker School

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2016

Operational spending at Chauncey H. Duker School in McHenry is 21 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Reick recognizes opportunity as Franks exits district race

By Carol Ostrow | May 27, 2016

Observing a shift in the statewide political panorama, Steve Reick — Republican candidate for Illinois House representative from District 63 — recently acknowledged that would-be opponent Jack Franks’ bypassing the race opens up new possibilities for victory.

Chicago schools spend 32% more than Canterbury Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2016

Operational spending at Canterbury Elementary School in Crystal Lake is 32 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 17% more than Olson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 27, 2016

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

Skillicorn speaks out on Chicago schools ‘bailout’

By Carol Ostrow | May 26, 2016

Allen Skillicorn, the Republican candidate in Illinois House District 66, recently reached out to Illinois constituents via a post on Facebook deploring state legislators’ "bailout" package for Chicago’s public school system.