July, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Williams joins River Forest school board

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 30, 2016

River Forest Public Schools Board of Education announced July 11 that it has appointed Stacey Williams as its new board member.

River Forest Board of Education considers candidates for public office

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 30, 2016

The River Forest Board of Education met June 27 in closed session to discuss the appointment of a person to fill a public office.

CUSD No. 16 school board recognizes elementary school principal

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 30, 2016

The Community Unit School District No. 16 Board of Education met July 18 to present the region's elementary school principal of the year award.

Godfrey committee addresses drainage ditch concern

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 29, 2016

The village of Godfrey Public Safety Committee met June 6 to direct the Public Works Department to place a rock in the North Humber Road drainage ditch to eliminate the standing water.

Godfrey trustees set salaries for elected officials

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 29, 2016

The township of Godfrey Board of Trustees will meet at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday to set salaries for elected officials.

Godfrey commission considers storage complex on State Route 3

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 29, 2016

The village of Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission met Tuesday to consider the application for the construction of storage units and signage at a location on State Route 3.

Brighton Memorial Library seeks director

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 28, 2016

The Brighton Memorial Library District Board of Trustees will meet Thursday to post the position of library director.

Jacksonville schools remove trees for new drive

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 27, 2016

The Jacksonville School District No. 117 Board of Education met June 15 to receive an update on tree removal for a circular drive.

Pawnee CUSD board receives summer school enrollment report

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 26, 2016

The Pawnee Community Unit School District No. 11 Board of Education met June 16 to report on summer school enrollment.

Southwestern CUSD reviews transportation agreement

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 26, 2016

The Southwestern CUSD No. 9 school board met July 19 to review an inter-governmental transportation agreement with Edwardsville CUSD No. 7.

Carrollton school board salutes track athletes

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 26, 2016

The Carrollton CUSD No. 1 Board of Education met June 20 to congratulate two track athletes who advanced to the state championship.

Jacksonville school board approves PE teacher hires

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 26, 2016

The Jacksonville District No. 117 Board of Education met Wednesday to approve the hires of new physical education teachers.

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State budget crisis drags JWCC's credit rating down

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 26, 2016

John Wood Community College in Quincy was recently downgraded by Moody’s Investors Service -- along with 14 other Illinois institutions of higher learning -- slipping from an Aa3 to an A1 ranking by the standard-bearing credit agency.

Jacksonville commission to review police department's communication policy

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 25, 2016

The city of Jacksonville Commission on Disabilities and Human Relations will meet at 4 p.m. Aug. 4 to receive an update on the police department's communication policy.