June, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Andersson sees ray of hope with budget amendment passage

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

It was only a small step, but for Rep. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva) the approval of Senate Bill 6 on Friday afternoon was a leap forward.

lllinois high school athletes no longer required to undergo drug testing

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois High School Association has ended random drug testing for performance-enhancing drugs (PEDs) among high school athletes.

McConnaughay cheers Brady's selection as Senate Republican Leader

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Karen McConnaughay (R-Quincy) will look to Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington), picked to be the next Senate Republican Leader, to take on his new responsibilities without missing a beat.

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Brady nominated to replace Radogno as Senate GOP Leader

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was selected unanimously today by his Republican colleagues to serve as new Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

Andersson joins Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Alden-Hebron High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Alden-Hebron High School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Cary Community Consolidated School District 26 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Johnsburg CUSD 12 holds $43.7 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 has $43,675,551 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the McHenry Times.

The price of local government: Village of Fox River Grove

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of Fox River Grove budget was $10.58 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $77,801.44 per household.

Alden-Hebron Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Alden-Hebron Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Unpaid fines for Fox River Grove-based campaign committee totaled $6,225 in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

One campaign committee in Fox River Grove has overdue fines amounting to a total of $6,225, records obtained by the McHenry Times show.

Here are the 4 former employees of Chemung Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 4 former employees of Chemung Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Who are Burton Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 1 highest-paid employees of Burton Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Radogno sends shockwave with sudden resignation from Senate

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) resigned her position and the Senate effective Saturday.

College tuition has little link to state funding, analyst determines

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2017

College tuition tends to rise regardless of how much money the state puts toward education, a new study reveals.

Andersson's plea to wait on workers' comp vote goes unheeded

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

The House passed a workers' compensation reform bill on Wednesday despite vehement objections from Republicans like Rep. Steven Andersson (R-Geneva), who argued that negotiations on it had not concluded.

Here are the 10 former employees of Algonquin Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Here are the 10 former employees of Algonquin Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Alden Hebron School District 19 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Alden Hebron School District 19 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Stanton School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Stanton School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).