December, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

4 offenders paroled in zip code 62401 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 31, 2017

Four offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62401, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62534 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 31, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62534, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Miller says it's time for major change in Springfield

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 30, 2017

Chris Miller says rising speculation about House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) working closely with Democrats as he wages his 2018 re-election campaign makes him sure of just one thing – it's time for a change.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 62837 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 30, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62837, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Statewide test results: 49 percent of Okaw Valley failed English language arts

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 30, 2017

About 51 percent of Okaw Valley Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of Okaw Valley students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 30, 2017

About 13 percent of Okaw Valley Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 87 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 68 percent of Okaw Valley students fail annual tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 30, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 32 percent of Okaw Valley Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Offender paroled in zip code 52742 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 30, 2017

One offender released on parole in August lives in Illinois zip code 52742, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Brickman's marijuana stance not shared by fellow Republicans

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

Contrary to the position of Gov. Bruce Rauner and many fellow Republicans, state Sen. Jason Barickman (R-Bloomington) recently issued a statement supporting the legalization of marijuana, drawing criticism from members of his own party.

Everyone is laughing at Effingham County Board –

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

Everyone is laughing at Effingham County Board

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By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

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Offender paroled in zip code 62442 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

One offender released on parole in August lives in Illinois zip code 62442, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Oblong students failed math

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

About 21 percent of Oblong Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 79 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 69 percent of Oblong students fail annual tests

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 31 percent of Oblong Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Offender paroled in zip code 62422 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

One offender released on parole in August lives in Illinois zip code 62422, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 52639 in August

By East Central Reporter Reports | Dec 29, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 52639, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.