June, 2017 Stories | Will County Gazette

Analysis: Will County fire, police pension funds paid $40 million, lost $647K on investments in 2016

By Kyle Wahe | Jun 30, 2017

Will County’s 38 police and fire pension funds paid out a total of $40,749,996 in benefits to 667 retirees and inactive recipients in 2016 while losing $647,696 on their investments, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the funds' mandated financial filings with the Illinois Department of Insurance.

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.

Durkin joins 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.

The price of local government: City of Crest Hill

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The City of Crest Hill budget was $35.97 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $6,037.27 per household.

Unpaid fines for Beecher-based campaign committee totaled $1,650 in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

One campaign committee in Beecher has overdue fines amounting to a total of $1,650, records obtained by the Will County Gazette show.

Analysis: Sales tax funded 3 percent of City of Channahon budget in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The City of Channahon's local sales tax brought in $664,278 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.

Who are the City of Crest Hill's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 36 highest-paid employees of the City of Crest Hill, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Here are the 29 former employees of the City of Crest Hill receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 29 former employees of the City of Crest Hill receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Arnold W. Kruse Education Center post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Arnold W. Kruse Education Center'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).

Channahon School District 17 placed on financial "Recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Channahon School District 17 on its financial "Recognition" list.

Plainfield North High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Plainfield North High 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).

Arbury Hills Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Arbury Hills 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).

Spencer Crossing post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Spencer Crossing'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).

Anna McDonald Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Anna McDonald 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).

Who are the City of Braidwood's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 19 highest-paid employees of the City of Braidwood, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Here are the 15 former employees of the City of Braidwood receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 15 former employees of the City of Braidwood receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Crete Monee CUSD 201U holds $102.8 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Crete Monee Community Unit School District 201u has $102,832,943 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Will County Gazette.

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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.

Batinick: Timing of Radogno's resignation 'brings uncertainty'

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 29, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said the sudden resignation of the Republican leader in the Illinois Senate "brings uncertainty" to the General Assembly.