October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

YORKVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mutual Ground’s 11th Annual Walk for Hope Supports Domestic Violence Awareness Month

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

Local domestic violence shelter and sexual assault center, Mutual Ground, invites you to support their cause and raise awareness of domestic violence at their 11th annual Walk for Hope on Sunday, October 14 at Blackberry Farm in Aurora.

PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: President For A Day Program

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

In celebration of Texas Chamber Week, the Plano Chamber is seeking applicants to participate in our first ever President For A Day program.

PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Update Your Voter's Registration

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

There's only 1 week left to update your voter registration!

CITY OF YORKVILLE: Nashville Bands At Yorktober Fest

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

City of Yorkville issued the following announcement on Oct. 2.Don’t miss out on the fantastic Country lineup straight from Nashville this year at Yorktober Fest on Saturday, October 13 at Riverfront Park.

CITY OF YORKVILLE POLICE EPARTMENT: Reminder To Residents

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

The Yorkville Police Department would like to remind residents to lock their cars when parked.

CITY OF YORKVILLE: Don’t Miss The Pumpkin Pull On October 13!

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

Watch as hundreds of pumpkins race down the Fox River in this year's Pumpkin Pull sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and United City of Yorkville at Yorktober Fest on Saturday, October 13 at Riverfront Park (131 E Hydraulic Ave, Yorkville).

OSWEGO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Halloween On The Farm

By Press release submission | Oct 8, 2018

There will be old fashioned games and trick or treating for the kids.

From Will County Gazette

PAC: 'Freeman-Madigan Fix' blocking property tax cuts

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

A political action committee says the candidacy of Plainfield state House candidate Mica Freeman is part of a scheme by House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to keep suburban property taxes high.

Thompson Junior High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The truancy rate at Thompson Junior High School fell to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kendall County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Plano CUSD 88 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Plano Community Unit School District 88 on its financial "recognition" list.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.2 points higher at Long Beach Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

At Long Beach Elementary School, a 11.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Plank Junior High reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The truancy rate at Plank Junior High stayed flat at 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kendall County Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

88.9 percent of Churchill teachers stay put; average earns $61,939 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

More than 88.9 percent of teachers stay at Churchill Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 7.6 points higher at Circle Center Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

At Circle Center Grade School, a 7.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

From Prairie State Wire

KOLBER: Illinois’ 120% income tax increase

By Vince Kolber | 6 years ago

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

School discipline: Which Kendall County districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year in Kendall County, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.