West Central Reporter

The Jacksonville City Council met June 13 to approve a 3K/5K fun run/walk on Nov. 5 in Community Park.

Greenfield schools plan band and choir trip to New York

The Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education met May 16 to receive information on a proposed school trip to New York for the district band and choir.

Heritage Cultural Center Board to receive lease report

The city of Jacksonville Heritage Cultural Center Board will meet at 5:15 p.m. July 11 to receive a report on its lease agreements with the city.

Committee to review Jacksonville code on abandoned vehicles

The Jacksonville Public Protection Committee will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday to review the Jacksonville Municipal Code chapter on abandoned, inoperable and junked/wrecked motor vehicles.

Illinois trustees review graduate program rankings

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 30, 2016

The University of Illinois Board of Trustees met March 16 to discuss the newly released graduate program rankings from U.S. News & World Report.

Jacksonville School District 117 Board seeks sprinkler bids

The Jacksonville School District 117 Board of Education met June 22 to seek bids for sprinklers for No. 30 Central Park Plaza B.

Jersey CUSD 100 dinner and auction raises $25,000

The Jersey Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met May 19 to learn the District 100 Foundation's dinner and auction raised approximately $25,000.

Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board applauds FFA chapter

The Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board of Education met June 17 to recognize achievements by the high school's Future Farmers of America chapter.

Jersey CUSD approves Special Olympics trip

The Jersey Community Unit School District 100 Board of Education met Tuesday, May 31 to approve an overnight trip request for the Illinois Special Olympics Summer Games.

Godfrey agency discusses options after FEMA denies appeal

The village of Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency met at 11 a.m. Monday to discuss community options in the wake of the state denying an appeal for a FEMA declaration.

Bond County school board reviews appointments

The Bond County Community Unit School District 2 Board of Education will meet at 6:45 tonight to review appointments for the 2016-17 school year.

Jacksonville council to review recycling prices

The Jacksonville City Council will meet at 6:30 tonight to discuss a price increase for curbside recycling services.

Auburn committee views water break damage

The city of Auburn Public Works Committee met June 22 to review damage sustained at 708 W. North St. from a water break.

Greenville City Council passes annual appropriations ordinance

The Greenville City Council met June 14 to pass the annual appropriations ordinance.

Greenville Board of Adjustment considers variance request

The City of Greenville Zoning Board of Adjustment met June 21 to consider a variance to the side-yard and rear-yard setbacks for the placement of a storage shed at 1511 Ballyvaughan Court.

Hay storage under scrutiny in Greenville

The city of Greenville Board of Adjustment met June 14 to consider code enforcement of a city ordinance pertaining to grass and/or hay storage on vacant parcels.

Greenville Board of Adjustment considers garage variance

The city of Greenville Zoning Board of Adjustment met Tuesday to consider a variance request for the maximum size of a garage at 504 W. Franklin Ave.

Pittsfield receives estimate on fire station

The City of Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday to receive an estimate on the new fire station.

Carrollton CUSD No. 1 students complete Illinois Science Assessment