January, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 5 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Ugaste distressed by state's dismal business climate

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 29, 2019

Newly elected state Rep. Dan Ugaste (R-Geneva) argues you need look no further than the results of a new Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) survey to get an idea of just how much the state has lost its way.

City of Batavia Bicycle Commission met January 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 29, 2019

City of Batavia Bicycle Commission met 7 p.m. Monday, January 14.

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met January 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 29, 2019

City of Batavia Committee of the Whole met 1:18 p.m. Tuesday, January 15.

Statewide test results: white students score 26.9 points higher at Lily Lake Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Lily Lake Grade School, a 26.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 94 percent of Huff failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 6 percent of Huff Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 94 percent of students failed.

Eberardo S Vega sells 350 Vandalia St., Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, David J. and Alicia M. Price purchased a home at 350 Vandalia St., Elgin from Eberardo S Vega for $210,000.

Dennis Olson and Chiappellone unload 1017 Bellevue Ave., Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Rebecca Casas-Hernandez purchased a home at 1017 Bellevue Ave., Elgin from Dennis Olson and Chiappellone for $159,900.

US Bank Nationla Association 20181 and 20181 (trust) acquire 5 Meadows St. N875, Virgil

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The three bedroom home at 5 Meadows St. N875, Virgil was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by US Bank Nationla Association 20181 and 20181 (trust) for $140,900. The buyers were Casey and Bernadine Matthews.

Krish Ria Real Estate Inc. sells 300 S. State St., Elgin for $1.6M

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Krish Ria Real Estate Inc. sold their property at 300 S. State St., Elgin to South State Street LLC for $1,600,000.

Miguel Jimenez and Maria Delrefugio Soto Juarez acquire 1263 Cottonwood Drive, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Miguel Jimenez and Maria Delrefugio Soto Juarez purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1263 Cottonwood Drive, Aurora from Anthony Q Sutton for $229,500.

Statewide test results: male students score 18.9 points lower at Lily Lake Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At Lily Lake Grade School, a 18.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 62 percent of Hilltop students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 38 percent of Hilltop Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 62 percent of students failed.

Maria Basile purchases 39 E. Mallory Drive W279, Geneva

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Maria Basile purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 39 E. Mallory Drive W279, Geneva from Richard and Bonnie A. Cerezo for $315,000.

Jose J. Figueroa acquires 1751 Wild Flower Lane, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1751 Wild Flower Lane, Aurora was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Matthew Wilhelm and Kathy Tyrrell for $204,000. The buyer was Jose J. Figueroa.

Joseph F Johnson acquires 221 Syril Drive, Geneva

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The home at 221 Syril Drive, Geneva was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Joseph F Johnson for $202,000. The buyer was 221 Syril Ik (trust).

Rising Neighborhood Homes LLC acquires 71 Robin Road, Carpentersville

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Rising Neighborhood Homes LLC sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 71 Robin Road, Carpentersville to Martin Garcia for $175,000.

78.9 percent of Anderson teachers stay put; average earns $65,079.52 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 78.9 percent of teachers stay at Anderson Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Avinash V. and Meera Bhagwan unload 611 Lake Plumleigh Way, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The four bedroom home at 611 Lake Plumleigh Way, Algonquin was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Avinash V. and Meera Bhagwan for $258,000. The buyers were Sarah Dean and Peter Ruta and Peter Robinson R..