August, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez sponsors or co-sponsors 138 bills

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

Rep. Elizabeth Hernandez (D-24) sponsored nine bills in the second quarter of 2019, one more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 129 bills, 82 more than the average, according to a West Cook News analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Maywood convicted of homicide

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of homicide released on parole in Maywood during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Riverside convicted of property crimes

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Riverside during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Riverside convicted of crimes involving weapons

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Riverside during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Maywood convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole in Maywood during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60402 convicted of drug crimes

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60402 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60176 convicted of property crimes

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60176 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60302 convicted of crimes against justice

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole near Illinois zip code 60302 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.

From North Cook News

Cook County home values slump while property taxes rise, report finds

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Average home prices in Cook County have slumped by nearly a third in value over the last decade while property taxes have continued to skyrocket, according to a Federal Housing Finance Agency report.

Top campaign contribution recipients in West Suburbs for the week of August 5

By West Cook News | Aug 21, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in West Suburbs during the week of August 5.

From Prairie State Wire

State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

Recent Forest Park home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Riverside home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Home sales in La Grange Highlands, August 11-17, 2019

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Recent Stickney home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Recent Hillside home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Schiller Park home sales, August 11-17, 2019

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Riverside convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By West Cook News | Aug 20, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Riverside during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the West Cook News.