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Brady nominated to replace Radogno as Senate GOP Leader

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was selected unanimously today by his Republican colleagues to serve as new Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

Andersson, Pritchard join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Rose E. Krug Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Rose E. Krug Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Sales tax funded 5 percent of Village of North Aurora budget in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of North Aurora's local sales tax brought in $959,918 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.

Bartlett High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Bartlett High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Kaneland CUSD 302 holds $114.6 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Kaneland Community Unit School District 302 has $114,604,654 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Kane County Reporter.

Who are Batavia Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 8 highest-paid employees of Batavia Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

The price of local government: Village of Carpentersville

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of Carpentersville budget was $111.22 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $13,210.25 per household.

Here are the 6 former employees of Batavia Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 6 former employees of Batavia Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Schneider Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Schneider Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Unpaid fine for Batavia-based campaign committee totaled $5,000 in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

One campaign committee in Batavia has an overdue fine of $5,000, records obtained by the Kane County Reporter show.

Aurora West Unit School District 129 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Aurora West Unit School District 129 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

Radogno sends shockwave with sudden resignation from Senate

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) resigned her position and the Senate effective Saturday.

College tuition has little link to state funding, analyst determines

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2017

College tuition tends to rise regardless of how much money the state puts toward education, a new study reveals.

Here are the 37 former employees of Aurora Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Here are the 37 former employees of Aurora Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

The price of local government: Village of Burlington

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

The Village of Burlington budget was $2.94 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $16,004.71 per household.

Unpaid fines for Aurora-based campaign committees totaled $19,931 in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Campaign committees in Aurora collectively owe a total of $19,931 in overdue fees, records obtained by the Kane County Reporter show.

Analysis: Sales tax funded 2 percent of City of Geneva budget in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

The City of Geneva's local sales tax brought in $2,223,599 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.

Algonquin Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Algonquin Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).