June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois' unemployment rate drops slightly in May

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 24, 2016

Although unemployment in Illinois decreased slightly in May, the numbers are still bleak.

Madigan under fire for canceling legislative work sessions

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 24, 2016

House Speaker Mike Madigan has canceled the last few sessions -- including the one set for June 21, which he claimed could not happen because legislative working groups were meeting to talk about a full budget deal.

Southwestern CUSD No. 9 Board approves teacher contracts

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 22, 2016

The Southwestern CUSD No. 9 School Board met Tuesday to approve teacher contracts for the 2016-17 school year.

Whitehall library board approves raises for library staff

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 22, 2016

The White Hall Township Library Board of Trustees met Monday to approve pay raises for library assistants.

Jacksonville library board approves window repairs

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 22, 2016

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees met May 9 to approve adding resealing windows to the previously approved panels project.

River Forest school board hears from service club

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 22, 2016

The River Forest Public Schools Board of Education met Monday to hear a presentation from the River Forest Service Club.

Jacksonville council reappoints Wankel to park association

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council met May 23 to reappoint Mike Wankel to the Duncan Park Association.

River Forest schools reallocate funding

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

The River Forest Public Schools Board of Education met Monday to direct the school treasurer to reallocate district funding.

Carrollton CUSD No. 1 board to discuss concussion protocols

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 21, 2016

The Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 board met Monday to review concussion management protocols.

Greenfield CUSD No. 10 board hears update on five essentials initiative

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 21, 2016

The Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 met Monday to receive an update on the district's five essentials initiative.

Injury derails softball standout Ariola during freshman season at Northwestern

By Darren Yuvan | Jun 21, 2016

It was a bit of a tough year for Northwestern University softball standout Renee Ariola.

Auburn library board reviews summer reading program plans

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

The Auburn Public Library Board met May 17 to review plans for the summer reading program.

Auburn library board to review May statistics

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

The Auburn Public Library Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to review library statistics for May.

Auburn council to consider property transfer for high speed rail

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

The Auburn City Council will meet at 7 tonight to review a proposed jurisdictional transfer agreement between the city of Auburn and the state of Illinois for the intersection Madison and Kennedy streets for improvements associated with the high speed rail project.