December, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Bourbonnais library board reviews staff reports

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 4, 2016

The Bourbonnais Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 19 to review staff reports.

Kankakee SD board conducts upslope training

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 4, 2016

The Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Oct. 25 for upslope training.

Some fear Mendoza-Madigan alliance will worsen state government dysfunction

By Kankakee Times | Dec 2, 2016

Susana Mendoza’s election to state comptroller has many concerned with regard to her affiliation with House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), how she will work with Gov. Bruce Rauner and how she will handle the state’s bill payments.

Illinois' debt per capita ranks among 10 highest in U.S., at nearly $15,000

By Kankakee Times | Dec 2, 2016

Ranking among the top 10 states for debt per capita, Illinois is exhibiting a continuously increasing amount of red ink per resident — particularly pension debt, but also other calculated liabilities.

Think tank: Further talks between state, AFSCME would be waste of time

By Kankakee Times | Dec 2, 2016

The state's largest public employee union is calling for Gov. Bruce Rauner to continue negotiating after talks were declared to be at an impasse earlier this month, but further talks with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) would be pointless, an attorney for a Chicago-based think tank said recently.

Illinois jobless rate ticks up, despite 2,200 jobs added

By Kankakee Times | Dec 2, 2016

The Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently released the latest data on the state's unemployment rate and job growth, and although 2,200 new jobs were created, the unemployment rate increased to 5.6 percent.

Momence High to add self-funded varsity soccer next year

By John Severance | Dec 2, 2016

The Momence Board of Education passed a resolution to offer soccer as a varsity sport at the town's high school during a recent meeting.

Olivet Nazarene to hold youth baseball clinics during holiday break

By Brent Zell | Dec 2, 2016

The Olivet Nazarene University baseball team will host a youth clinic Dec. 27-29, according to onutigers.com.

Manteno Board of Trustees purchase real estate

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2016

The village of Manteno Board of Trustees met Oct. 3 to purchase real estate.

Momence CUSD board negotiates salary schedule

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2016

The Momence Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met Oct. 24 to negotiate salary schedules.

Bradley ESD board hosts budget hearing

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2016

The Bradley Elementary School District No. 61 Board of Trustees met Sept. 15 to host a budget hearing.

Kankakee library board hires part-time staff

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 2, 2016

The Kankakee Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 20 to hire part-time staff members.

Kankakee SD board approves appointments, resignations

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 2, 2016

The Kankakee School District 111 Board of Education met Oct. 24 to approve appointments and resignations.

Former state school employee Williams paid in $143K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.28M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Paul Williams, who retired in November 2016, saved $143,039 toward a pension over 24 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Mueller paid in $10K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $500K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Vera Mueller, who retired in November 2016, saved $10,441 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Taylor paid in $42K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $555K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2016

Former state school employee Karen Taylor, who retired in November 2016, saved $42,094 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.