West Central Reporter

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.

Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board to set Truth in Taxation hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 Board to hear school mandate update

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Carrollton Community Unified School District No. 1 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board to hold public hearing on bond issue for school improvements

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21.

State places Steeleville CUSD 138 on 'Financial Recognition' list

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Steeleville CUSD 138 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places West Washington Co CUD 10 on 'Financial Recognition' list

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed West Washington Co CUD 10 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places CCSD 204 on 'Financial Recognition' list

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed CCSD 204 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Field CCSD 3 on 'Financial Recognition' list

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Field CCSD 3 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Pinckneyville CHSD 101 on 'Financial Watch' list

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Pinckneyville CHSD 101 on its "Financial Watch" list.

State places Hoyleton Cons SD 29 on 'Financial Recognition' list

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Hoyleton Cons SD 29 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

Godfrey committee reviews sewer rate fees

The village of Godfrey Special Projects Sewer Committee met July 5 to review sewer rate fees.

Jacksonville City Council renews intergovernmental agreement

The Jacksonville City Council met Sept. 12 to renew an intergovernmental agreement.

Greenville Tourism Committee discontinues annual artwalk

The city of Greenville Tourism Committee met Aug. 25 to discontinue annual artwalk.

Auburn Parks & Recreation Committee plans movie nights

The city of Auburn Parks & Recreation Committee met Oct. 4 to plan future movie nights.

Barry City Council hears public comments