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Monday, September 22, 2025

How much has Berkeley SD 87 overspent over the past 10 years?

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Berkeley School District 87 accumulated $17.32 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a West Cook News analysis of public schools data.

Spending and revenue data obtained for this analysis comes from the Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network (ILEARN), which is part of the Illinois State Board of Education and collects data annually on school district financials.

Over the 10-year span, Berkeley SD 87 reported 39.5 percent more revenue. At the same time, total spending went up 26.1 percent.

School district debt
Year
Total Revenue (nominal)
Total Spending (nominal)
Deficit / Surplus
2008
$27,401,367
$28,906,661
-$1,505,294
2009
$28,338,778
$29,735,524
-$1,396,746
2010
$29,456,731
$29,255,504
$201,227
2011
$30,136,738
$29,734,335
$402,403
2012
$30,879,197
$30,823,144
$56,053
2013
$31,111,218
$43,001,378
-$11,890,160
2014
$31,700,300
$35,099,710
-$3,399,410
2015
$33,963,859
$35,350,863
-$1,387,004
2016
$34,828,407
$34,982,724
-$154,317
2017
$38,222,298
$36,464,375
$1,757,923
Total
$316,038,893
$333,354,218
-$17,315,325
10-year change (%)
39.5
26.1
N/M
Illinois Local Education Agency Retrieval Network

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