November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Former state school employee Naponelli paid in $138K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.6M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Debra Naponelli, who retired in October 2016, saved $138,102 toward a pension over 30 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Soderberg paid in $179K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.19M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

Former state school employee Sally Soderberg, who retired in October 2016, saved $179,345 toward a pension over 21 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

State places Riley CCSD 18 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Riley CCSD 18 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Marengo CHSD 154 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Marengo CHSD 154 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Fox River Grove Cons SD 3 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Fox River Grove Cons SD 3 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Crystal Lake CCSD 47 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Crystal Lake CCSD 47 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Cary CCSD 26 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 2, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Cary CCSD 26 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By McHenry Times | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Woodstock library board provides update on staffing

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The Woodstock Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 1 to provide an update on staffing.

Woodstock Environmental Commission discuss community gardens

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The city of Woodstock Environmental Commission met Sept. 1 to discuss community gardens.

McHenry department recommends candidate for County Board Chairman

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The McHenry County Planning and Development Department met Sept. 13 to recommend a candidate for County Board Chairman.

McHenry transportation committee provides TNC project updates

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The McHenry County Public Transportation Advisory Committee met Sept. 14 to provide TNC project updates.

McHenry Committee of the Whole propose healthcare changes

By Louie Torres | Nov 2, 2016

The McHenry Committee of the Whole met Sept. 20 to propose changes to the employee healthcare plan.

GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By McHenry Times | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

MCC baseball standouts commit to SIU, U of I Springfield

By Brent Zell | Nov 3, 2016

McHenry Community College (MCC) shortstop Nick Vasic has committed to play for Southern Illinois next fall, Scots Head Coach Jared Wacker recently said on his Twitter page.

Richmond-Burton lineman prepares to become Arkansas Razorback

By Brent Zell | Nov 4, 2016

At this time next year, Dalton Wagner will be surrounded by screaming Arkansas fans.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By McHenry Times | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.