February, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

McLean County Property Committee considers amendment to county camping fees

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 17, 2017

McLean County Property Committee considers amendment to county camping fees at a recent meeting.

Lexington City Council discusses a zoning update

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 15, 2017

Lexington City Council discusses a zoning update at a recent meeting.

Normal Liquor Commission approves liquor license for Buffalo Wild Wings

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 15, 2017

Normal Liquor Commission approves liquor license for Buffalo Wild Wings at a recent meeting.

Normal Human Relations Commission reviews 2017 MLK Luncheon

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 15, 2017

Normal Human Relations Commission reviews 2017 MLK Luncheon at a recent meeting.

Normal Zoning Board of Appeals considers variance for dumpster location

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 15, 2017

Normal Zoning Board of Appeals considers variance for dumpster location at a recent meeting.

Hudson home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Hudson rose by $64,250 while total sales increased by 100%.

Heyworth home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Heyworth fell by $39,000 while total sales increased by 25%.

Gridley home prices fall in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Gridley fell by $6,950 while total sales increased by 50%.

Normal home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Normal rose by $31,250 while total sales decreased by 31.8%.

Downs home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Downs rose by $26,500 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Bloomington home prices rise in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Bloomington rose by $12,300 while total sales increased by 26.7%.

Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

By McLean County Times | Feb 10, 2017

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By McLean County Times | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.