November, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Morgan County says "no" to tax rate increase

By Danielle Pacey | Nov 16, 2018

Morgan County said "no" to a tax rate increase on Nov. 6.

How much revenue has Brown County CUSD 1 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 16, 2018

The subsidy Brown County Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes decreased 34.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.

202 Maple St., Ferris unloaded by Dustin Ellefritz

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2018

On Nov. 16, 2018, Joel B. and Tanna L. Ellefritz purchased a commercial property at 202 Maple St., Ferris from Dustin Ellefritz for $15,000.

Roquette America Inc. acquires 405 Second St., La Harpe

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2018

On Nov. 16, 2018, Roquette America Inc. purchased a property at 405 Second St., La Harpe from Rusty and Meghan M. VanNiewaal for $10,000.

515 Washington St., Carthage sold by Patrick Jeffery, Leah Bloxham Brian C. and Dawn

By West Central Reporter | Nov 16, 2018

On Nov. 16, 2018, Flesner Dakota K. Lafferty Michael R. & purchased a home at 515 Washington St., Carthage from Patrick Jeffery, Leah Bloxham Brian C. and Dawn for $110,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gets below-average marks on financial transparency

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois received a score of 72 on making key financial information accessible and understandable to the public, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting (TIA), a Chicago-based policy institute.

Blakeman says GOP needs new leaders to counter Dems

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 15, 2018

Cass County Central Republican Committee Chairman Terry Blakeman is blasting what he feels is the reason behind Illinois Democrats' wide-ranging, Election Night success.

Dallas Elementary School District 327 Board met November 8.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2018

Dallas Elementary School District 327 Board met Thursday, Nov. 8.

Dallas Elementary School District 327 Board met November 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2018

Dallas Elementary School District 327 Board met Tuesday, Nov. 13.

City of Virginia Council met November 12.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2018

City of Virginia Council met Monday, Nov. 12.

City of Jacksonville Fire Pension Board met November 15.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2018

City of Jacksonville Fire Pension Board met Thursday, Nov. 15.

Jacksonville City Council met November 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2018

Jacksonville City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 13.

Greenville City Council met November 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2018

Greenville City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 13.

How much revenue has Beardstown CUSD 15 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 15, 2018

The subsidy Beardstown Community Unified School District 15 received through state taxes decreased 4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of public schools data.