TTHS D205 approves $40 million sale in working cash fund bonds to advance school infrastructure
Thornton Township High School District 205 is set to sell up to $40 million in bonds to cover costs associated with its ongoing capital renovations.
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HSD 152 trying to buffer blow of delayed property tax payments through reduced spending
Revenue is down by nearly $1 million at Harvey School District 152. But so is spending, due to expected delays in property tax revenue and lower federal grant funding. Year-to-date finances show revenues exceed expenditures by $3.1 million, even with the challenges.
WHD SD147 discusses tax increase and low Black student achievement after state releases annual ratings
The district will request a 2.9 percent tax increase, and propose district wide strategies to improve low achievement for Black students and students with disabilities.
Thornton Township trustees pass ordinance to authorize recurrent bills before board approvalÂ
The ordinance will allow pre-approved township services to be paid before meetings. Meanwhile, the township is working on uploading all ordinances to its website.
69 city employees furloughed days after Harvey declares ‘financially distressed’ status
The vote marks the beginning of hopes the Illinois Department of Revenue will assist the city, which is in financial distress. But not without a slowdown of city services after furloughs and layoffs.
Harvey library trustee questions how board reviews invoices
The board engaged in a lively conversation concerning the approval of a bills list and deferred the next steps on hiring a permanent executive director.
Clipping the wings: How state officials eviscerated basic ethics reforms in the south suburbs
Between 2016 and 2019, Southland voters approved term limits to curb corruption and career politicians. Years after Springfield influences led an effort to curtail them, some of those communities are dealing with calls for federal interventions into governmental wrongdoing and abuse.
Moraine Valley Community College’s wraparound programs aim to bolster retention and degree completion
The September board meeting showcased the ways leadership is shaping programs to advance student success at the college.
Limited transparency concerns overshadow West Harvey-Dixmoor School District 147 approved budget and board resignation
In September, the board's closed session and budget hearing practices eclipsed news that a board member would resign.
How Thornton Township High Schools District 205 is shoring up funds for long-term infrastructure upgrades
In August, the district presented its plans to sell $35 million of debt, part of a ‘working cash fund’ to complete roof replacements, elevator repairs, and more.
