May, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than Rockland Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 10, 2016

Operational spending at Rockland Elementary School in Lake County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Lake Bluff trustees to consider altering residential pool house zoning law

By Louie Torres | May 9, 2016

The Lake Bluff Village Board will further consider an ordinance to amend the village's zoning laws on residential pool houses at its meeting 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Board Room, 40 E. Center Ave.

Dist. 59 GOP hopeful targets rival, others who voted for failed 'fair tax' bill

By Hoang Tran | May 9, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for House District 59, has called out legislators who voted to replace the state's flat tax with a progressive income tax rate after the measure was defeated late last week due to overwhelming opposition

Chicago schools spend 19 percent more than Seth Paine Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Seth Paine Elementary School in Lake County is 19 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than Butterfield School

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Butterfield School in Lake County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Highwood Firefighters Pension Fund Board elects officers

By LocalLabs News Service | May 7, 2016

The Highwood Firefighters Pension Fund Board of Trustees elected officers at a recent meeting.

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McConchie, GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 6, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

Chicago schools spend 6 percent more than Willow Grove Kindergarten Center

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Willow Grove Kindergarten Center in Lake County is 6 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 6 percent more than Country Meadows Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Country Meadows Elementary School in Lake County is 6 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Antioch trustees approve sale of firefighting vehicle

By Louie Torres | May 6, 2016

The Antioch Board of Trustees approved a rThe Antioch board of trustees approved a resolution to sell firefighting vehicle 2131 recently at a special meeting.

Amrozowicz: Capitol needs 'kitchen table' fiscal mentality

By Hoang Tran | May 6, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz wants the state government to acquire some "basic kitchen-table common sense."

Chicago schools spend 22 percent more than Copeland Manor Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Copeland Manor Elementary School in Lake County is 22 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 34 percent more than Carl Sandburg Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 5, 2016

Operational spending at Carl Sandburg Middle School in Lake County is 34 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Libertyville trustees consider amending Municipal Code building regulations

By LocalLabs News Service | May 5, 2016

The Libertyville Board of Trustees considered proposed amendments to building and technical regulations in the Municipal Code at a recent meeting.

Lake County Committee of the Whole to discuss county board agenda

By Louie Torres | May 5, 2016

The Lake County Committee of the Whole will hear an annual presentation from the regional Office of Education at its next meeting 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Central Permit Facility, 500 W. Winchester Road.

Chicago schools spend 6 percent more than Ivy Hall Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Ivy Hall Elementary School in Lake County is 6 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Elawa Farm Commission set to approve new fee schedule today

By Louie Torres | May 4, 2016

The Elawa Farm Commission will review and approve a new fee schedule for the farm at its 4 p.m. meeting today at the Elawa Farm Potting Shed, 1401 Middlefork Drive.

Lake Forest Building Review Board to consider demolition request tonight

By Louie Torres | May 4, 2016

The Lake Forest Building Review Board will consider a request to raze the residence at 104 Washington Circle and approve a site plan for a new residence, including a detached garage and landscaping, during its 6:30 p.m. meeting today in City Council Chambers, 220 E. Deerpath.

Chicago schools spend 3 percent more than Prairie Ridge High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 4, 2016

Operational spending at Prairie Ridge High School in McHenry County is 3 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Highwood to consider joining effort to create multi-city 911 board

By Louie Torres | May 3, 2016

The Highwood Committee of the Whole will consider a resolution to authorize the city to join a pact with seven other municipalities to create a Joint Emergency Telephone System Board, during the committee's 6 p.m. meeting today in City Council Chambers.

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