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Bradley-Bourbonnais C. High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Bradley SD 61 holds $3 million in long-term debt

Bradley School District 61 has $2,953,972 in debt, which is $783 per household in the district, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Kankakee Times.

The price of local government: Village of Limestone

The Village of Limestone budget was $519,861.36 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $866.44 per household.

Who are the City of Sumner's highest-paid employees?

Here are the 7 highest-paid employees of the City of Sumner, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Here are the 4 former employees of the City of Sumner receiving the highest annual pension payouts

Here are the 4 former employees of the City of Sumner receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Herscher Community Unit School District 2 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Herscher Community Unit School District 2 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Income tax hike passes Illinois House

By Hoang Tran | Jul 2, 2017

The Illinois House passed a contentious and divisive tax revenue bill on Sunday vigorous debate and little Republican support.

Illinois held down by economic, moral decay, analyst says

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jul 2, 2017

While every state around it continues to grow in population and prosperity, Illinois keeps shrinking under the strain of higher taxes and more regulations, Michael Lucci, vice president of policy for the Illinois Policy Institute, said in an article on the institute's website.

Economist says something's got to give: pensions or public schools

By Karen Kidd | Jul 2, 2017

Public sector employees and retirees could accept less than their constitutionally protected pensions if they understand it's them or public education, an economist said during an appearance on a recent Chicago-based radio show.

Workers' comp fraud can't be left on back burner, law firm argues

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 2, 2017

The budget battle in the Illinois Statehouse has allowed workers' compensation fraud to continue largely unchecked, the law firm Keefe, Campbell, Biery & Associates (KCBA) contends.

Here are the 12 former employees of the City of Momence receiving the highest annual pension payouts

Here are the 12 former employees of the City of Momence receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Who are the City of Momence's highest-paid employees?

Here are the 19 highest-paid employees of the City of Momence, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Bradley West Elementary School post test results

Bradley West Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Bradley Bourbonnais CHSD 307 holds $12.2 million in long-term debt

Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 has $12,220,000 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Kankakee Times.

The price of local government: Village of Reddick

The Village of Reddick budget was $283,050 for its 2015 fiscal year, or $1,780.19 per household.

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Former state school employee Manuel paid in $4K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $105K in retirement

Former state school employee Dolores Manuel, who retired in June 2017, saved $3,960 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Bradley Central Middle School post test results

Bradley Central Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Who are the City of Kankakee's highest-paid employees?

Here are the 50 highest-paid employees of the City of Kankakee, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Former state school employee Martell paid in $118K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.39M in retirement