May, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Wheeler: Clerical errors, false claims shouldn't land business owners in jail

By Hoang Tran | May 30, 2017

A business owner who makes a minor mistake shouldn't end up going to jail, Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) argued on Tuesday during House debate on an anti-wage theft bill.

Wheeler calls on state's top legal officer to compel lawmakers to adopt revenue estimate

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) and 39 of his House colleagues sent a letter to Attorney General Lisa Madigan recently, asking her to compel the General Assembly to adopt a revenue estimate as the first step toward reaching a budget agreement.

Democrats want to keep Illinois out of balance financially, Rezin argues

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) criticized the recent partisan vote in the Illinois Senate to advance a budget that would increase revenue through higher taxes without the spending reform measures that Republicans have been demanding.

GOP calls on Kifowit, Conroy, Mussman constituents to help stop more taxation

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 28, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party is urging residents of House Districts 46, 56 and 84 to call their representatives and voice their opposition to a budget based on tax hikes passed by Senate Democrats on Tuesday.

Plainfield (Kendall County) home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Plainfield in Kendall County rose by $20,000 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

Newark home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Newark rose by $71,525 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Montgomery (Kendall County) home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Montgomery in Kendall County rose by $23,500 while total sales increased by 43.8%.

Aurora (Kendall County) home prices fall in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Aurora in Kendall County fell by $35,250 while total sales remained unchanged with eight homes sold.

Plano home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Plano rose by $9,500 while total sales increased by 11.8%.

Oswego home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Oswego rose by $12,500 while total sales increased by 11.1%.

Boulder Hill home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Boulder Hill rose by $47,000 while total sales decreased by 13.3%.

Minooka (Kendall County) home prices fall in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Minooka in Kendall County fell by $34,000 while total sales increased by 50%.

Joliet (Kendall County) home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Joliet in Kendall County rose by $14,000 while total sales increased by 8.3%.

Yorkville home prices rise in April 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in April 2017 in Yorkville rose by $32,500 while total sales increased by 63.3%.

Former state school employee Anderson paid in $128K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.98M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Mark Anderson, who retired in April 2017, saved $128,169 toward a pension over 20 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Zumwalt paid in $171K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.35M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Cynthia Zumwalt, who retired in April 2017, saved $170,677 toward a pension over 28 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Fergurson paid in $156K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $3.36M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | May 1, 2017

Former state school employee Boyd Fergurson, who retired in April 2017, saved $156,052 toward a pension over 37 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.