May, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

10 offenders paroled in zip code 62439 in December

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2018

Ten offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62439, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

Michael A. Fay purchases 705 W. Diane Court, Robinson

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, James V. and Maureen A. Hill sold their home at 705 W. Diane Court, Robinson to Michael A. Fay for $180,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Charleston Firefighters Pension Fund earns $62,002 per year

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2018

The Charleston Firefighters Pension Fund had 35 active participants receiving an average salary of $62,002 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 park districts in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 16, 2018

Park districts for Charleston Twp, Lawrence and Arthur are among those in Illinois employing the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party

By East Central Reporter Reports | 6 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

Analysis: Charleston pays $4.73 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Charleston Firefighters Pension Fund

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 82 percent of the $1,039,887 the Charleston Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.73 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Flora spent $8,238 per student in 2016-17

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

Spending per pupil at Flora Community Unit School District 35 is up 1 percent from five years ago, according to a East Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

DIETERICH PARK DISTRICT: Picture Day!!

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

Picture day has been scheduled.

EFFINGHAM PARK DISTRICT: Boys Prep and Jr Babe Ruth

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

Effingham Park District issued the list of Rosters Boys Prep and Jr Babe Ruth.

STEWARDSON-STRASBURG COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5A: PBIS Winners for the Week of 5/14

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

The latest Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS) winners at Stewardson-Strasburg Grade School.

James A. Tracy sells 714 S. Garfield, Oblong

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

On May 15, 2018, James A. Tracy sold their home at 714 S. Garfield, Oblong to Dennis K. Hasty and Diane M Houdasheldt for $28,500.

Analysis: Red Hill administrators rank 823rd in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 15, 2018

Administrators in Red Hill Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $72,167 per year, ranking 823rd out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Hutsonville administrators rank 338th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2018

Administrators in Hutsonville Cusd #1 earn an average of $102,595 per year, ranking 338th out of 858 districts in the state.

7 offenders paroled in zip code 62565 in November

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 62565, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

CITY OF ARCOLA: Strides against Hunger

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2018

Stretch those winter-cramped legs, help others, and have some fun doing it!

Public employee tally: Top 100 park districts in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 14, 2018

Park districts for Teutopolis, Sumpter Township and Effingham are among those in Illinois employing the most government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Analysis: Villa Grove administrators rank 774th in state for average pay

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 13, 2018

Administrators in Villa Grove Community Unit School District 302 earn an average of $79,010 per year, ranking 774th out of 858 districts in the state.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 61956 in November

By East Central Reporter Reports | May 13, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in November live in Illinois zip code 61956, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.