June, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rodger L. Burton (and others) unload 821 Wabash Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

On June 5, 2018, Rodger L. Burton (and others) sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 821 Wabash Ave., Mattoon to Braden William Stremming for $65,500.

How many administrators do school districts have in East Central Illinois?

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 5, 2018

Oakland Community Unit School District 5, Beecher City Community Unit School District 20 and Edgar County Community Unit School District 6 reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in East Central Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite Senate raving about $38.5 billion bipartisan budget for FY2019, the numbers don't add up

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.

Brett R. and Mary L. Lockart unload 2418 Carriage Lane, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 4, 2018

On June 4, 2018, Brett R. and Mary L. Lockart sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2418 Carriage Lane, Charleston to James M. and Leah B. Lanman for $212,000.

Cost of college went up for all students at Southwestern Illinois College

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 4, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 1 percent for 2017-18 at Southwestern Illinois College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Report: Oblong spent $9,947 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 4, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oblong Community Unit School District 4 is down 9 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Craig S Yallaly and S Trustees Marilou acquire 4123 Lake Road, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 4, 2018

On June 4, 2018, Craig S Yallaly and S Trustees Marilou sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 4123 Lake Road, Mattoon to Andrew J. and Kristin L. McDevitt for $250,000.

From McHenry Times

Despite opposition from Illinois State Rifle Association, gun licensing bill sent to Gov. Rauner's desk

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

It is still unclear whether Gov. Bruce Rauner will sign the Firearm Dealer License Certification Act into law.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Watchdogs - Former AAU Coach charged with sexual abuse files Motion to Change Venue

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2018

Barry Wolfe, the former AAU Girls Basketball Coach appeared in custody and filed several Motions on June 1, one of them to Change Venue (move the trial to different court), a Motion to Suppress Statements, and a Motion in Limine.

Analysis: Kansas administrators rank 781st in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2018

Administrators in Kansas Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $78,571 per year, ranking 781st out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Oakland spent $12,939 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oakland Community Unit School District 5 is up 16 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Cost of college went up for all students at Lake Land College

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 3, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 2.6 percent for 2017-18 at Lake Land College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

Breen and Bellock question partisan task force

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

During the May 28 House floor debate, state Reps. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) and Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wanted to know why a Democrat-proposed task force was clearly partisan in membership.

Report: Cumberland spent $8,012 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jun 2, 2018

Spending per pupil at Cumberland Community Unit School District 77 is down 6 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.