February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

CITY OF GREENVILLE: President's Day, City Office Closed

By Press release submission | Feb 16, 2019

City offices will be closed on Monday, February 18, 2019.

A-C Central Elementary School scores 38.6% ELA proficiency, 26.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 16, 2019

Of the 173 students attending A-C Central Elementary School in 2018, 38.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 26.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Hamilton administrators rank 663rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 16, 2019

Administrators in Hamilton Community Consolidated School District 328 earn an average of $87,115 per year, ranking 663rd out of 864 districts in the state.

Top 3 Chapin home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 16, 2019

A home buyer who paid $180,000 to purchase a home on April 23 paid the top home sale price for Chapin in 2018.

12 construction businesses in Calhoun County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Feb 16, 2019

There were 12 construction businesses in Calhoun County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chair: Legislators should release their own tax returns

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Greg Baise is desperately trying to make sense of all the tax madness.

Top 3 Woodson home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

A home buyer who paid $222,500 to purchase a home on June 4 paid the top home sale price for Woodson in 2018.

Analysis: Illini West administrators rank 650th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Administrators in Illini West High School District 307 earn an average of $87,892 per year, ranking 650th out of 864 districts in the state.

Hamilton Junior/Senior High School scores 52.7% ELA proficiency, 35.1% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 15, 2019

Of the 251 students attending Hamilton Junior/Senior High School in 2018, 52.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 35.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Four health care and social assistance businesses in Schuyler County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Feb 15, 2019

There were four health care and social assistance businesses in Schuyler County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Jacksonville home prices fall in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Jacksonville fell by $8,500 while total sales increased by 26.7%.

South Jacksonville home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in South Jacksonville rose by $1,500 while total sales increased by 20%.

Analysis: Jacksonville administrators rank 636th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Administrators in Jacksonville School District 117 earn an average of $88,655 per year, ranking 636th out of 864 districts in the state.

Top 7 Murrayville home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

A home buyer who paid $84,000 to purchase a home on March 16 paid the top home sale price for Murrayville in 2018.

Waverly home prices fall in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Waverly fell by $83,550 while total sales increased by 100%.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Illinois SB1 passed the state House on Feb. 14.

Hamilton Elementary School scores 51.4% ELA proficiency, 38.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2019

Of the 350 students attending Hamilton Elementary School in 2018, 51.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 38.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).