October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

CITY OF PONTIAC: Jolly Trolley Event- Christmas Kickoff

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Come celebrate the Jolly Trolley Event downtown Pontiac on November 10th from 12:00-5:00pm!

CITY OF PONTIAC: Little Fiberglass Car

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

This is the little fiberglass car I painted for Pontiac’s public art project. There are many of these around town, all painted by local artists.

CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: Standing Up for Better Health

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

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CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF ILLINOIS BLOOMINGTON: OSF St. Joseph Names Chief Nursing Officer

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center is pleased to announce Toni Bishop-McWain, RN, DNP(c), MSN, has accepted the role of Vice President, Chief Nursing Officer for OSF HealthCare St. Joseph Medical Center.

MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Dynamic Pianist Alon Goldstein debuts with the Illinois Symphony Orchestra

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Simply Stunning! Our strings take center stage in Britten’s playful Simple Symphony and Tchaikovsky’s beloved Serenade for Strings.

PONTIAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Three Roses Bed & Breakfast to Host November Mix & Mingle

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Pontiac Area Chamber of Commerce issued the following announcement on Oct. 27.Three Roses Bed & Breakfast will be hosting the November Mix & Mingle on Thursday, November 8 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm.

MCLEAN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Schnucks Montvale to host fundraiser for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Schnucks Montvale to host fundraiser for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra You are invited to 88 Bottles Around the World, a special fundraiser for the Illinois Symphony Orchestra on Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Schnucks Montvale.

PONTIAC AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Aleena’s Bath and Body Boutique Hosts Grand Opening, Ribbon Cutting

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Aleena’s Bath and Body Boutique welcomed Chamber representatives and other local leaders for a ribbon cutting ceremony Wednesday, October 17.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Ridgeview Junior High School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Ridgeview Junior High School stayed flat at 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lexington High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Lexington High School fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McLean County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Heyworth CUSD 4 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Heyworth Community Unit School District 4 received through state taxes decreased 16.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McLean County Times analysis of public schools data.