August, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Kendall County schools would get $6.73 million more with Rauner schools plan

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 15, 2017

Kendall County's six school districts will receive an extra $6.73 million this year if the Illinois House accepts Gov. Bruce Rauner's version of a school funding bill, according to an analysis by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Wheeler bill would prevent government retribution lawsuits

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 15, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) wants to block government entities from suing those who dare to challenge them, according to the Illinois Review.

Montgomery (Kendall County) home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Montgomery in Kendall County rose by $2,750 while total sales decreased by 7.7%.

Plano home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Plano rose by $16,000 while total sales increased by 61.9%.

Plainfield (Kendall County) home prices fall in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Plainfield in Kendall County fell by $69,000 while total sales increased by 16.7%.

Minooka (Kendall County) home prices fall in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Minooka in Kendall County fell by $62,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Oswego home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Oswego rose by $40,000 while total sales increased by 15.7%.

Boulder Hill home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Boulder Hill rose by $5,500 while total sales increased by 41.7%.

Newark home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Newark rose by $70,500 while total sales decreased by 60%.

Joliet (Kendall County) home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Joliet in Kendall County rose by $6,000 while total sales increased by 29.6%.

Yorkville home prices fall in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Yorkville fell by $8,000 while total sales increased by 32.6%.

Aurora (Kendall County) home prices rise in July 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in July 2017 in Aurora in Kendall County rose by $18,000 while total sales remained unchanged with 13 homes sold.

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By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 2, 2017

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Former state school employee Surma paid in $48K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $670K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Maribeth Surma, who retired in July 2017, saved $47,563 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Martin paid in $237K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $4.67M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state school employee Samuel Martin, who retired in July 2017, saved $237,049 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Garrett paid in $94K to pension fund, could collect $1.42M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state university employee Paula Garrett, who retired in July 2017, saved $93,939 toward a pension over 16 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Traina paid in $170K to pension fund, could collect $2.93M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 1, 2017

Former state university employee Joseph Traina, who retired in July 2017, saved $169,851 toward a pension over 32 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.