March, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Bradley 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 Bradley rose by $8,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 11 homes sold.

Kankakee 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 Kankakee fell by $25,000 while total sales decreased by 20.7%.

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.

Bradley Public Library Board of Trustees hears director's report

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 6, 2017

Bradley Public Library Board of Trustees hears director's report at a recent meeting.

Kankakee County Executive Committee votes to end health insurance subsidies for board members at the end of their term

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 6, 2017

Kankakee County Executive Committee votes to end health insurance subsidies for board members at the end of their term at a recent meeting.

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board convenes closed session

By Louie Torres | Mar 6, 2017

Bourbonnais Elementary School District No. 53 Board convenes closed session at its recent special meeting.

Kankakee County Finance Committee votes on county policing agreements with Pembroke Township and Hopkins Park

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 6, 2017

Kankakee County Finance Committee votes on county policing agreements with Pembroke Township and Hopkins Park at last week's meeting.

Bourbonnais trustee gears up for second mayoral bid

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When he became a village trustee in 2015, Jeff Keast set out with a personal mission to ensure that Bourbonnais residents are well-informed about their local government.

Parkhurst keeps promise, rejects public pension

By Ruth de Jauregui | Mar 5, 2017

Illinois State Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) has followed through on her campaign promise to refuse the public pension provided to legislators.

Olivet volleyball taps Tabisz as MVP

By Brent Zell | Mar 5, 2017

The Olivet Nazarene Tigers named Katie Tabisz its most valuable player during the team's annual banquet in Bourbonnais, the school's athletic website announced recently.

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District No. 307 Board discusses potential capital improvement projects

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 2, 2017

Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School District No. 307 Board discusses potential capital improvement projects at a recent meeting.

Kankakee City Council considers sale of surplus property

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 2, 2017

Kankakee City Council considers sale of surplus property at a recent meeting.

Herscher Community Unit School District No. 2 Board approves proposed 2016 district tax levy

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 2, 2017

Herscher Community Unit School District No. 2 Board approves proposed 2016 district tax levy at a recent meeting.

Momence Budget & Finance Committee reviews bills payable

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 2, 2017

Momence Budget & Finance Committee reviews bills payable at a recent meeting.

In the last 4 primaries, 1 AFSCME member in Precinct 1603 in Kankakee County cast a Democratic vote

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

In the last 4 primaries, 1 AFSCME member in Precinct 1603 in Kankakee County cast a Democratic vote.

In the last 4 primaries, 1 AFSCME member in Precinct 1613 in Kankakee County cast a Democratic vote

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

In the last 4 primaries, 1 AFSCME member in Precinct 1613 in Kankakee County cast a Democratic vote.

Bradley Finance and Insurance Committee reviews bills and accounts

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 1, 2017

Bradley Finance and Insurance Committee reviews bills and accounts at a recent meeting.

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.

St. Anne Community High School No. 302 Board reviews FY17 budget

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Mar 1, 2017

St. Anne Community High School No. 302 Board reviews FY17 budget at a recent meeting.

Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee receives reports on finances, buildings

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 1, 2017

Kankakee County Highways and Buildings Committee receives reports on finances, buildings at a recent meeting.

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