May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

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16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

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Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Ronnie and Dee Anne Wicker acquires 1513 Surrey Drive, Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Ronnie and Dee Anne Wicker sold their home at 1513 Surrey Drive, Bradley to Mary Wroblewski for $172,500.

Dawn and Brian D. Beutien purchase 2278 Monarch St., Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Sara E. and Lazarus E. Hughes and Sara E. Wenzelman (formerly known as) sold their home at 2278 Monarch St., Bradley to Dawn and Brian D. Beutien for $186,000.

Mary L. Bridgewater (declaration of trust) and James R. Bridgewater (declaration of trust) purchase 717 Arbor Parkway C, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 717 Arbor Parkway C, Bourbonnais was sold on May 31, 2018 by Alan and Jane Meyer, Lynn Cornwell and Tamara McNamara for $275,000. The buyers were Mary L. Bridgewater (declaration of trust) and James R. Bridgewater (declaration of trust).

Katherine L. Vaughn sells 201 E. Third, Aroma Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Katherine L. Vaughn sold their home at 201 E. Third, Aroma Park to Michelle Marie Doll for $93,000.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. acquires 568 S. Walnut Drive, Manteno

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold their home at 568 S. Walnut Drive, Manteno to Wayne C. Hansen Jr. for $162,000.

Report: St. George spent $7,639 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 is down 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

John J. and Athena D. Uranowski buy 5 Circle Drive, Momence

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Frank R. Demack sold their home at 5 Circle Drive, Momence to John J. and Athena D. Uranowski for $114,000.

Marvin J. Hyma unloads 1570 Mid Court Drive, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Marvin J. Hyma sold their home at 1570 Mid Court Drive, Bourbonnais to Luke F. Laist and Rachel A. Burton for $170,000.

Brad Cantrell unloads 670 Washington Ave., Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 670 Washington Ave., Bourbonnais was sold on May 31, 2018 by Brad Cantrell for $164,000. The buyers were Seth C Coats and Jessica M. Pijus.

Russell and Abby Sinish acquire 105 N. Maple St., Grant Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 105 N. Maple St., Grant Park was sold on May 31, 2018 by Nichele M Graham and Nichele M. Fidler (formerly known as) for $118,000. The buyers were Russell and Abby Sinish.

Alexander D Wright acquires 311 S Meadow St., Grant Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Bob Copeland sold their home at 311 S Meadow St., Grant Park to Alexander D Wright for $115,000.

Report: St. Anne spent $15,487 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Spending per pupil at St. Anne Community High School District 302 is down 15 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

Jack Owen Patrick Klasey and Rachel L. Duffield unload 510 S. Foley Ave., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The home at 510 S. Foley Ave., Kankakee was sold on May 30, 2018 by Jack Owen Patrick Klasey and Rachel L. Duffield for $73,000. The buyer was Emily A. Bauman.

Tan Apartments LLC unloads 355 E. Second St., Herscher

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Tan Apartments LLC sold their home at 355 E. Second St., Herscher to Eric J. and Danielle M. Faber for $183,000.

2116 Municipal Trust and Savings Bank unload 11895 E. Gregg Bl B, Momence

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, 2116 Municipal Trust and Savings Bank sold their home at 11895 E. Gregg Bl B, Momence to Edward A. Sprinkle for $195,000.

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Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Public school districts in Tazewell, Johnson and Clinton counties reported the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.