February, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Bond County CUSD No. 2 special meeting on facilities sales tax tonight

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 29, 2016

The Bond County Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 2 board will hold a special meeting to hear a facilities-sales-tax presentation at 7 p.m. today in the cafeteria of Greenville Junior High School, 1200 Junior High Drive.

State Senate GOP Dist. 50 candidate vows to take on tough issues

By Kim Sunderland | Feb 29, 2016

GOP candidate Bryce Benton, who is running for the Illinois Senate District 50 seat, knows there are many complicated issues right now in the Land of Lincoln, and he said he's ready to solve them.

Dist. 47 GOP Senate hopeful Tracy joins Kasich's Illinois campaign team

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 29, 2016

State Senate Dist. 47 GOP candidate and former state House member Jil Tracy recently endorsed Ohio Gov. John Kasich for president and joined the Illinois Kasich for America leadership team as co-chair, one of a growing number of current and former Illinois legislators supporting Kasich.

Benton picks up several endorsements in state Senate bid

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 29, 2016

Bryce Benton, a GOP 50th District State Senate candidate, has landed some strong support through endorsements from key figures and organizations in the state.

White Hall Township Library Board fills vacant seat

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The White Hall Township Library Board filled a vacant seat at a recent meeting.

Jerseyville City Council creates nonprofit Economic Development Council

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The Jerseyville City Council agreed to create a not-for-profit corporation, the “Jerseyville Economic Development Council Inc.," at a recent meeting.

Greenfield CUSD No. 10 board hails preliminary PARCC test results

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The Greenfield Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 10 board examined preliminary PARCC test scores at a recent meeting.

South Sangamon Water Commission Board: Remote controls for plant ready

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The South Sangamon Water Commission Board said at a recent meeting that plant reprogramming has been completed, which will allow plant operators to log on remotely to start pumps and monitor activity.

Pawnee CUSD No. 11 board votes to seek bids for roofing project

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 25, 2016

The Pawnee Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 11 board heard a presentation from BLDD Architects on a roofing project during a recent meeting.

Pittsville City Council OKs parade route for June Relay for Life

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 25, 2016

The Pittsville City Council approved the parade route for the June 4 Relay for Life event at a recent meeting.

Southwestern CUSD No. 9 board OKs worker contract, financial report

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 25, 2016

The Southwestern Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 9 board approved a County School Facilities Sales Tax Revenue Use Resolution, a consulting agreement with Cornerstone Insurance Group and the 2016 Administrator (Non-Union) Employees Contract.

Jacksonville City Council approves fiscal 2016 budget

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 25, 2016

Jacksonville City Council approved the fiscal 2016 budget, which includes appropriations for corporate purposes, during a recent meeting.

CUSD No. 100 board OKs personnel changes, working-cash fund transfer

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 25, 2016

The Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 100 board held its regular meeting recently to accept resignations and approve extracurricular assignments and new hires.

Auburn Parks Committee to discuss leftover funds in budget

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 25, 2016

The Auburn Parks Committee will discuss remaining budget funds for the fiscal year ending April 30 at its next meeting at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the City Hall Council Chambers, 324 W. Jefferson St.

Bond County Community Unit 2 board gets Health-Life Safety Survey results

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 24, 2016

The Bond County Community Unit No. 2 board recently held a special meeting to hear a presentation from BLDD Architects on the results of a recent survey.

Jacksonville council OKs two collective bargaining agreements at meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 23, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council approved collective bargaining agreements with the Jacksonville Fire Fighters Captains’ Committee and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local No. 399, at a recent meeting.

Dist. 74 candidate supports Rauner's economic development corporation

By Matt Smith | Feb 23, 2016

Mike DeSutter, a Republican running for state representative in the 74th District, recently voiced his support for Gov. Bruce Rauner's establishment of a private economic development corporation.

Brighton Memorial Library board looking for a new youth coordinator

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 23, 2016

The Brighton Memorial Library District board dealt with personnel and patron issues at a recent meeting.

Bond County CUSD No. 2 board OKs schools' staff changes, union contract

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 23, 2016

The Bond County Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 2 board approved the hiring of Chris Borwick as a computer teacher at Greenville Elementary School during a recent meeting.