July, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sheridan Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 20, 2017

Sheridan Elementary 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).

Meadows Mennonite Home hit with health violation

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 19, 2017

Meadows Mennonite Home, a 159-bed skilled, intermediate, and shelter care facility in Chenoa, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the second quarter of 2017.

Prairie Central Primary West post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2017

Prairie Central Primary West'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).

Senate Bill 1124 'does a better job' of fixing the school aid formula, Barickman says

By Tricia Erickson | Jul 18, 2017

As the new school year quickly approaches, Illinois schools are still waiting for a battle of bills to decide the future of state’s school funding formula and determine if some will be able to open their doors in August.

City of Pontiac Fire and Police Commission will meet July 20.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 18, 2017

City of Pontiac Fire and Police Commission will meet at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, July 20.

City of Pontiac Firefighters’Pension Fund met July 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 18, 2017

City of Pontiac Firefighters’Pension Fund met at 2 p.m. Monday, July 17.

Pontiac City Council met July 17.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 18, 2017

Pontiac City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, July 17.

Pepper Ridge Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2017

Pepper Ridge Elementary 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).

Rauner changes communication staff as part of rebranding

By Hoang Tran | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently added several key communication personnel to his team, further shaking up his staff following a major political defeat when the Illinois General Assembly overrode his vetoes on a budget and spending plan.

Illinois Opportunity Project leader joins Rauner campaign push

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 17, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's campaign committee has hired Matt Besler, president of the Illinois Opportunity Project, as its chief adviser, the non-profit advocacy announced on Monday.

Oakland Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2017

Oakland Elementary 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).

Northpoint Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2017

Northpoint Elementary 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).

Lexington Junior High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 15, 2017

Lexington Junior 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).

Being 'mad at the math' won't end Illinois' ongoing financial woes, attorney says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 14, 2017

Illinois’ economy will take decades to recover from the state’s current pension and workers’ compensation obligations, to say nothing of the debts continually being added because of a significant lack of reform, according to a blistering analysis from Chicago attorney Eugene Keefe.