March, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Godfrey Village Board to plan Arbor Day activities

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 31, 2016

The Village Board for the village of Godfrey will meet on Tuesday to consider a name change for LaVista Park and make announcements about Arbor Day, which will take place on April 29.

District 117 assesses annual salary and stipend reconciliations

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 29, 2016

The Board of Education for Jacksonville School District 117 met recently at Jacksonville High School to go over salary reconciliations, stipends for teachers and coaches, leaves of absence for certain employees, and the posting of district employment applications.

Library Board discusses details of upcoming events

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 29, 2016

The Brighton Memorial Library Board gathered recently under the direction of Board President Carolyn Kelly to discuss upcoming events, including the annual Pancake Breakfast and the Independence at the Park event.

Jacksonville council examines IDOT agreement for Morton Avenue project

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 29, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council recently met with the Planning and Public Works Committee to work on a joint agreement with the Illinois Department of Transportation for the Morton Avenue project.

Jerseyville City Council to discuss TIF applications

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 28, 2016

Jerseyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday at 115 E. Prairie St. to discuss the Tax Increment Funding (TIF) application of SSGC Holdings LLC and Grey Area LLC and decide whether to authorize the mayor and city clerk to execute the redevelopment agreement with the two companies.

River Forest school district committee gets strategic-planning updates

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

During a recent River Forest Public Schools Committee of the Whole meeting, Superintendent Ed Condon provided updates on strategic-planning efforts.

Jacksonville school district committee examines mission, core beliefs

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Jacksonville School District 117 Board held a Committee of the Whole meeting late last week to discuss district goals and strategies, as well as the district's mission and core beliefs.

Carrollton school board holds special strategic-planning meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Carrollton Community Unit School District (CUSD) No. 1 Board recently held a special meeting, mainly for strategic planning purposes.

Village of Godfrey considers new Americans with Disability Act plan

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Americans with Disability Act Committee for the Village of Godfrey met Friday to consider the Village ADA plan..

Jacksonville City Council to review 2016 Home Rule Volume Cap

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 25, 2016

The Jacksonville City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, March 28, to discuss the transfer of the 2016 Home Rule Volume Cap to Western Illinois Economic Development Authority.

Jacksonville Public Protection Committee to discuss police training center bids

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

The Jacksonville Public Protection Committee will discuss contract bids on the Jacksonville Police Department Training Center project at the Range during its next meeting at noon in the Mayor's Conference Room at City Hall to discuss bids received for the Jacksonville Police Department Training Center project.

Carrollton CUSD No. 1 examines topics for 2016-17 school year

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

In a recent Carrollton Community Unit School District No. 1 meeting, the board of education examined the 2016-17 fee schedule, new high school courses for 2016-17, policy updates, the 2016-17 calendar year, the Class of 2016 senior trip and the IESA cooperative agreement.

Alison Hawley named new director of curriculum for District 90

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

School District 90 announced that it has named Alison Hawley as its new director of curriculum and instruction.

Village of Godfrey Board of Trustees approves 2016 Farm Lease

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

During a recent meeting, the Board of Trustees for the Village of Godfrey discussed the Finance Committee report and approved the 2016 Farm Lease with Anthony Joehl for Glazebrook Park and Stamper Lane.

School District 90 committee approves contractor for Roosevelt exterior project

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 24, 2016

During a recent School District 90 Committee of the Whole meeting, Director of Finance and Facilities Anthony Cozzi presented the bid results for the Roosevelt Exterior project, with K.R. Miller Contractors, Inc., being awarded the project with its lowest bid of $1.417 million.