April, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Dave Syverson was present for 87% of Senate votes in March

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2019

Sen. Dave Syverson (R-35) voted on 87 percent of the bills presented in the Illinois state Senate in March.

Durand home prices rise in the first quarter of 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2019 in Durand rose by $21,150 while total sales decreased by 70%.

WINNEBAGO COUNTY: Ananias Fayne Jury Trial

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2019

Winnebago County State’s Attorney Marilyn Hite Ross announces that on April 3rd, 2019, Ananias L. Fayne (D.O.B. 3/21/1990) was found guilty of Domestic Battery after a jury trial in front of the Honorable Judge Debra Schafer.

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS: Community Grant to Milestone supports upgrades for x-ray equipment

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2019

Milestone, Inc. was founded in 1971 by a group of concerned parents of adult children with developmental disabilities who were frustrated by the lack of living centers available for their children.

PRAIRIE STATE LEGAL SERVICES: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois awards grant of $67,334.49 to continue the medical legal partnership between Crusader Community Health and Prairie State Legal Services

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2019

Prairie State Legal Services is proud to announce it has received a $67,334.49 grant to continue the Medical Legal Partnership (MLP) with Crusader Community Health that integrates civil legal services with health care to address health-harming social needs and social inequities to improve residents’ health.

MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Announces National Healthcare Decisions Day Open House

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2019

On Tuesday, April 16, 2019, Mercyhealth, along with Crusader Community Health and Prairie State Legal Services, will host an open house for National Healthcare Decision Day.

MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Welcomes Optometrist

By Press release submission | Apr 7, 2019

Mercyhealth is pleased to welcome Justin Johnson, OD, to the Optometry staff of the Mercyhealth Vision Center-Perryville, 3401 N. Perryville Rd., Rockford

ILLINOIS' 69TH STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: House of Representatives OK’s “Home Alone” bill to protect parents of young teens from being charged with child neglect, abandonment

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2019

Bipartisan legislation to allow single or working parents with a child over age 12 to babysit younger children at home alone was approved today by the House of Representatives in a 111-1 vote.

Durand Junior High School scores 39.7% ELA proficiency, 25% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 6, 2019

Of the 95 students attending Durand Junior High School in 2018, 39.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 25 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

How did Jake Castanza spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 6, 2019

Democratic Jake Castanza's election campaign committee, Friends of Jake Castanza, spent $376,699 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Durand Elementary School scores 44.2% ELA proficiency, 40.7% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2019

Of the 309 students attending Durand Elementary School in 2018, 44.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 40.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q4 real estate sales report: Belvidere

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2019

Median prices rose in Belvidere over last year, and are down 4.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Illinois General Assembly: SB2047 actions on April 4

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2019

The following actions were taken on April 4 in the House on Senate bill SB2047 ("ins cd-auto injectors"): "Referred to Rules Committee", "First Reading", "Chief House Sponsor Rep. Thomas M. Bennett", "Arrived in House" and "Third Reading - Passed".

How did Jasmin (Jas) Bilich spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 5, 2019

Republican Jasmin (Jas) Bilich's election campaign committee, Citizens for Jas Bilich, spent $3,456 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).