March, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

18 offenders paroled in zip code 62681 in September

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 30, 2018

Eighteen offenders released on parole in September live in Illinois zip code 62681, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by West Central Reporter.

From Prairie State Wire

Illini-less NCAA Tournament still features Illinois-bred stars

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Jevon Carter earned second-team All-America honors this week, yet another accolade for a point guard called "one of the best to ever hit the hardwood" for West Virginia University.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: AG candidate Harold raised $758,878 ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Erika Harold and Gary Grasso each raised just $2 per vote cast for them in the attorney general primary race, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

County Line Enterprises Inc. acquires 621 Dona's Drive, Rushville

By West Central Reporter | Mar 29, 2018

On March 29, 2018, Robert Teel sold their property at 621 Dona's Drive, Rushville to County Line Enterprises Inc. for $28,000.

Ranking school finances: Which districts are the healthiest in West Central Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 29, 2018

Macomb Community Unit School District 185, Bushnell-Prairie City Community Unified School District 170 and West Prairie Community Unit School District 103 received the best financial ratings by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 finances.

From Metro East Sun

McCann gives South Jacksonville Korean War vet his due on Senate floor

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Wm. Sam McCann (R-Plainview) stood on the Senate floor March 14 and introduced fellow senators to his special guests from the 50th District.

From Prairie State Wire

25 most frugal counties in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Tazewell, Christian and Clinton counties top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Annual report: Which school districts in Illinois are in the worst financial shape?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 26, 2018

Brown County Community Unit School District 1, Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 and Virginia Community Unit School District 64 received the lowest financial ratings in Illinois by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) for their 2017 financ