West Central Reporter

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.

Rauner tours Illinois Department of Corrections headquarters

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner registered a good impression of Illinois’ correctional system this week as he visited the Department of Corrections (DOC) headquarters, meeting with staff at the Springfield facility and hearing updates on safety and efficiency.

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

The Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 Board of Education met May 16 to receive information on the fifth-grade, eighth-grade and high school Biology I class's participation in the Illinois Science Assessment.

Jerseyville council reviews tourism grant request

The Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday to review a tourism grant request from American Legion Post No. 492 for $6,500 as host of the state baseball tournament from July 26-30.

Greenfield CUSD No. 10 approves Special Olympics trip