August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

State committee reviews DentaQuest Outreach provider survey

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 8, 2016

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services met April 27 to review the DentaQuest Outreach provider survey that was performed in December 2015.

Western Illinois promotes study abroad programs

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 6, 2016

Western Illinois University students have the opportunity to study abroad in one of 60 countries during their time on campus.

Jersey CUSD implements new technology policy

By Keri Carbaugh | Aug 6, 2016

The Jersey Community Unit School District 100 is implementing a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policy for the 2016 school year, allowing students to use personally owned, wi-fi enabled devices at Illini and Jersey Community high schools.

Pittsfield City Council considers variance requests

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

The Pittsfield City Council met Tuesday to consider a series of variance requests.

Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission welcomes new member

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

The Illinois State Fire Advisory Commission met June 2 to introduce new member Christopher Ware representing Waynesville Fire Protection District.

Godfrey committee receives ESDA update

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 5, 2016

The village of Godfrey Public Safety Committee met Monday to receive an Emergency Services and Disaster Agency update.

State pesticide committee reviews emergency exemption requests

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides met June 23 to review Section 18 Emergency Exemption Requests.

State DCFS council reviews plans for annual summit

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Foster Care Advisory Council met May 6 to review the agenda for the annual statewide summit.

DCFS board reviews training initiative on adoption and mental health

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met June 28 to review the National Training Initiative on Adoption Mental Health Competence.

DCFS board reviews training initiative on adoption and mental health

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Institutional Review Board met June 28 to review the National Training Initiative on Adoption Mental Health Competence.

State board to discuss enterprise zone applications

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois DCEO Enterprise Zone Board met Wednesday to discuss pending enterprise zone applications.

State's Medicaid Advisory Committee to review parity rules

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois HFS Medicaid Advisory Committee will meet at 10 a.m. Friday to receive an overview of mental health/substance use disorder parity rules.

Department of Agriculture receives State Fair projections

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 4, 2016

The Illinois Department of Agriculture met June 27 to present Illinois State Fair and DuQuoin State Fair projections.

Jerseyville council to OK purchase of fire vehicle

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday to approve the purchase of a new command vehicle for the fire department.

Cook County to approve IT contract for tax processing system

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 2, 2016

The Cook County Technology and Innovation Committee will meet at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday to review a contract request for information technology support of the Integrated Home Rule Tax Processing System.

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Mt. Pulaski resident presents plan for new bar

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 2, 2016

The Mt. Pulaski City Council met June 28 to consider a request to open a bar where a doctor's office used to be.

Jersey CUSD No. 100 board to approve three new faculty hires

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 2, 2016

The Jersey Community Unit School District No. 100 Board of Education will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday to approve the hiring of three new faculty members.