May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Miller reflects on Memorial Day

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

Chris Miller took time from his busy campaign schedule for reflection over Memorial Day weekend.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | 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 East Central Reporter Reports | 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 East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

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

Troy D. and Julee A. South acquires 1001 Van Buren Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Troy D. and Julee A. South sold their two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1001 Van Buren Ave., Charleston to Deborah J Berggren for $75,000.

Report: Clay City spent $10,227 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Clay City Community Unit School District 10 is down 0 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Robert Daniel Hale purchases 17 Miller Ave., Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

The three bedroom home at 17 Miller Ave., Charleston was sold on May 31, 2018 by Richard L. and Connie K. Goble for $71,500. The buyer was Robert Daniel Hale.

Robert L. and Julie E. Miller acquire 14511 Whispering Oaks, Charleston

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Robert L. and Julie E. Miller sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 14511 Whispering Oaks, Charleston to William E. Stagner Jr. and Jeanette L. Stagner for $174,500.

Report: Average pensioner in Shelbyville Police Pension Fund earns $46,098 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

The Shelbyville Police Pension Fund had 7 active participants receiving an average salary of $46,098 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Dolores D Rich sells 1117 Stinson Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Dolores D Rich sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1117 Stinson Ave., Mattoon to Courtney R Wright for $160,000.

Leino Ralph A. & Randy J. Leino Trustees Leino Family Trust unloads 412 Briar Lane, Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Thomas W. Royal and Charlotte J. Ttees purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 412 Briar Lane, Mattoon from Leino Ralph A. & Randy J. Leino Trustees Leino Family Trust for $148,000.

Laura C. Welton purchases 2416 Essex Ave., Mattoon

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Laura C. Welton purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2416 Essex Ave., Mattoon from Robert W. and Donna R. Warren for $118,000.

Analysis: Lawrence County administrators rank 849th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

Administrators in Lawrence County Community Unit School District 20 earn an average of $64,134 per year, ranking 849th out of 858 districts in the state.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62534 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

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

Report: Shelbyville FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $8,154 in investment income in 2016

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 31, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Shelbyville FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 0.92 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.