September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

4.31 percent of Hampshire residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found 4.31 percent of residents in Hampshire were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

1.7 percent of Elburn residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found1.7 percent of people in Elburn were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

13.96 percent of Aurora residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found 13.96 percent of people in Aurora were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

2.36 percent of Maple Park residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found 2.36 percent of people in Maple Park were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

2.03 percent of St. Charles residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found 2.03 percent of residents in St. Charles were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2016

Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.

State losing young workers in record numbers

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By Kane County Reporter | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

10.12 percent of Elgin residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found that 10.12 percent of people in Elgin were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

10.13 percent of Burlington residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found that 10.13 percent of residents in Burlington were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

2.97 percent of Batavia residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found that 2.97 percent of residents in Batavia were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.92 percent of South Elgin residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found that 4.92 percent of residents in South Elgin were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

1.27 percent of Geneva residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the Kane County Reporter found that 1.27 percent of residents in Geneva were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Batavia Public Library committee discusses how to approach legislative 'call to action'

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Public Library Standing Committee on Services Board discussed the Illinois Library Association's legislative "call to action" and how Batavia Public Library officials should go about advocating for legislation while avoiding conflicts of interest.