March, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Belvidere home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Belvidere rose by $19,000 while total sales increased by 5.3%.

Lake Summerset (Winnebago County) home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Lake Summerset in Winnebago County fell by $14,500 while total sales increased by 50%.

Candlewick Lake home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Candlewick Lake rose by $18,750 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

Roscoe home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Roscoe rose by $35,000 while total sales decreased by 34.8%.

Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Former state university employee Linden paid in $66K to pension fund, could collect $966K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state university employee Patti Linden, who retired in February 2017, saved $66,109 toward a pension over 15 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Jernigan paid in $125K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.6M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Laura Jernigan, who retired in February 2017, saved $125,278 toward a pension over 26 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.