Peeper Back to Work for State

BGA's 2010 investigation expose the shocking arrest of a highly ranked IDOT employee.

If you take a peek inside the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) offices in Schaumburg these days, you might see James Stumpner, 48.

Paid nearly $104,000 a year, he’s the bureau chief of maintenance for the IDOT district based in the northwest suburbs.

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Propaganda Alert: Local Media Report, "Valley View Predicts Tax Levy Under 5%"

Valley View school district's at it again - using the government controlled media (Patch, Bugle and Reporter) to spread propaganda and keep the truth from taxpayers.

If you rely solely on what's published in the Bugle, Patch or Reporter, it would appear the district is doing all that they can to cut cost, and manage spending.

Unfortunately, reality proves otherwise. The district is in fact doing the complete opposite.

Behind the scenes, they are planning to spend more money, overall, and wants to increase the tax levy by approximately 5%.

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Health Care Is Topic of Local Meeting

County board members host panel discussion for residents to learn about H.B. 311, the Illinois Universal Health Care Act.

Over 75 residents attended the Saturday morning meeting, and shared stories about the troubles with the current healthcare system.

One idea discussed is House Bill 311, sponsored by Rep. Mary Flowers

of Chicago. This legislation seeks to create a single payer system in the state of Illinois.

Click link read more from Bolingbrook resident, and Will County board member, Jackie Traynere:  http://thenumbercrunchers-bolingbrook.com/home.html

DuPage Township Scholarships: Only the "Well-Off" & "Well-Connected" Need Apply

Jim Mitchem's son receive scholarship money from Township despite parents $300k/year combined salaries.

Kevin Mitchem, the son of James Mitchem, the Valley View School Superintendent, received one of ten $500 scholarships that DuPage Township awarded to high school seniors earlier this year. If a needs test was a qualifier for the scholarship, however, the Superintendent's son would not have been eligible.

Is this ethical?

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Bolingbrook Firefighters Union Donate Money to First Party Member, Bill Mayer's Campaign

Can the donations to Mayer's campaign protect the BBFU from any future layoffs?

The Police and Public Works union have remained neutral, and don't actively campaign for any local candidates.  What's up with the firefighters union?

Why can't they remain neutral in their dealings with Bolingbrook politicians?

When new rounds of budget cuts arrive, will the Village cut more police and public works employees and keep firefighters because they are the ones funding The First Party's campaigns?

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Mayor Vetoes Funding to Firefighters, Community Groups & Meal On Wheels

Park Ridge Mayor, David Schmidt decides to stand by his principles, and put the taxpayers interest first.

According to the Chicago Tribune, Mayor Schmidt has issued 14 vetoes in the past 2 1/2 years, which is almost unheard of for suburban mayors.

Chicago Tribune Article -

First, Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt vetoed money for community groups. Then, he vetoed the city manager's contract -twice. On a roll, he vetoed the firefighters contract and the entire city budget.

He even vetoed money for the local Meals on Wheels.

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Has DuPage Township Outlived Its Usefulness?

As state legislators, and media outlets openly criticize township government, taxpayers are now questioning whether township government has outlived its basic usefulness to the public.

Do we need DuPage Township?

Did you know? DuPage Township continues to funnel tens of thousands to favorite charities & non-profits, despite media criticsm.

Looks as if DuPage Township Supervisor, Bill Meyer, and the township board have decided to ignore the growing concerns of taxpayers.

We were shocked to learn they were still dumping tens of thousands (tax dollars) into their favorite charities and non-profits.

Check out two of the "well connected" organizations that received money (aka our tax dollars) from DuPage Township within the past 6 months.

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School District Answer Our "3rd Party Busing" Questions

We hope the answers will help you decide whether the district should outsource its busing service.

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Are you for or against the outsourcing of VVSD's busing service?  Share your comments.

Did you know? Valley View's Chronic Truancy Rate is Higher Than the State Average

The Chicago Tribune recently published an explosive story on the chronic truancy problem plaguing not only Chicago public schools, but public schools across the state.

According to the Tribune article, chronic truancy increased by 60% in the past 10 years, despite the $175 million spent on the problem.

The Number Crunchers decided to review Valley View school district's truancy rate. We pulled the 2011 Illinois School Report Card and discovered the following:

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Video: Who Do You Blame For the Budget Crisis On Local, State & Federal Levels?

News journalist, John Stossel debates the issue with a public union representative. Where do you stand in the debate?

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How Could $8.4 Million Have Helped To Educate VVSD Students?

Why Don’t VVSD Teachers Pay Their Share of Pension Contributions? highlighted the fact that VVSD taxpayers have funded the teacher portion of pension contributions for atleast the last five years – an estimated $8.4 million in 2010, alone.

 

VVSD students deserve to benefit from the hard earned tax money paid into this district. 

 

 

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