April, 2016 Stories | West Central Reporter

Bond County school boards discuss facility sales tax

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 24, 2016

The Bond County CUSD No. 2 Board of Education held a special meeting Feb. 29 to discuss Superintendent Wes Olson's presentation regarding the County School Facility Sales Tax.

Jacksonville panel considers stop sign on Independence Avenue

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 24, 2016

The city of Jacksonville Planning & Public Works Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday to discuss placement of a stop sign on Independence Avenue.

Auburn Public Library trustees review budget

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 23, 2016

The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees met last month to review the treasurer's report on the current budget.

Jacksonville trustees consider reciprocal reporting of student crime

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 23, 2016

School District No. 117's Board of Education in the city of Jacksonville met this week to discuss guidelines for reciprocal reporting of criminal offenses committed by students.

Carrollton Board of Education applauds student achievement

By Louie Torres | Apr 23, 2016

The city of Carrollton Board of Education met Monday to recognize participants in the ROE Gifted Olympiad, the Future Business Leaders of America State Leadership Conference Results, Silver Medallion 2016, the National Honor Society, and the Honor Flight Assembly.

Pawnee Board of Education approves membership in IESA

By Louie Torres | Apr 22, 2016

The village of Pawnee Board of Education met Thursday to approve membership in the Illinois Elementary School Association.

Jacksonville Parks & Lakes Committee reviews pool feasibility plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 22, 2016

The city of Jacksonville Parks & Lakes Committee met Thursday to discuss the pool feasibility study.

Auburn Public Library Board discusses parental notification policies

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 21, 2016

The Auburn Public Library Board of Trustees met Tuesday to discuss the use of forms providing patron and parental notification of indecent materials.

Auburn City Council discusses water rate increase

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

The city of Auburn City Council met Monday to discuss water rate increases that will take effect May 1.

Bond County Board of Education negotiates contract terms

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 19, 2016

The Bond County Board of Education met Monday to discuss collective negotiating matters between the district and its employees, including salary schedules for one or more classes of employees.

Mayor reminds Jacksonville that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month

By Amanda Rupp | Apr 18, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council met March 28 with Mayor Andy Ezard noting that April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, according to the National Safety Council.

Greenville City Council discusses automated trash collection

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 16, 2016

Greenville City Council held a special meeting April 7 to discuss trash collection concerns.

Jerseyville council approves 2016 Motor Fuel Tax estimate

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 15, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council met March 15 to approve the 2016 Motor Fuel Tax estimate of maintenance costs in the amount of $356,154.

Greenville City Council considers recommendations

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 15, 2016

The Greenville City Council met Tuesday to discuss Plan Commission recommendations, including an ordinance to amend Use Matrix Table B.

Godfrey Township Board reviews treasurer's report

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

The Godfrey Township Board held its annual meeting Tuesday to elect a moderator and hear the 2015-16 treasurer's report.

Jerseyville City Council approves two fundraisers

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday to approve a Wal-Mart fundraiser for the Children's Miracle Network on May 7 from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the intersection of State Highways 67 and 16.

Jacksonville Library Board hears updates on technology, infrastructure

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday to hear the director’s report from both the automation and technology committee and the building and grounds committee.

Jacksonville council considers bids for equipment

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council held a workshop Monday to discuss accepting proposals for the purchase of a new dump bed for use by the Municipal Services Department.

State House candidate discusses bipartisanship at Lincoln Day Dinner

By Abena Agyeman-Fisher | Apr 11, 2016

When state Sen. John Sullivan announced that he would not seek re-election after 14 years of representing western Illinois 47th District, former state Rep. Jil Tracy was spurred by her peers to run for his seat.

Expert offers potential solutions in wake of Chicago's credit downgrade

By Abena Agyeman-Fisher | Apr 10, 2016

With the city of Chicago receiving yet another credit rating downgrade on March 28, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Ted Dabrowski recently offered his advice on how the Windy City can rebound.

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