September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Bond County CUSD Board holds public hearing on budget

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 21, 2016

The Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met Monday to hold a public hearing on the upcoming year's budget.

Auburn Public Library Board reviews August data

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 21, 2016

The Auburn Public Library Board met Tuesday to review August's statistics.

Greenville council reviews financial statements

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 20, 2016

The Greenville City Council met Aug. 9 to review July financial statements.

Godfrey TIF Board reviews properties purchased by village

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 20, 2016

The village of Godfrey TIF Joint Review Board met Wednesday to review descriptions of property purchased by the municipality.

Illinois prisoners to receive new mental health services

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 20, 2016

To support incarcerated individuals battling mental illness, two state agencies recently collaborated to improve services for Illinois offenders by leveraging a Chicago-area facility for treatment purposes, simultaneously satisfying the terms of an outstanding class action.

Pittsfield councilors review water plant upgrades

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 19, 2016

The city of Pittsfield City Council met Aug. 18 to review an engineering proposal for water plant upgrades.

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Rauner appoints Ladd to economic opportunity post

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2016

Experienced civic employee Brittany Ladd recently agreed to become assistant director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, appointed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and replacing Andria Winters, who accepted a position with Intersect Illinois.

Auburn committee to review closed session minutes

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 18, 2016

The city of Auburn Committee of the Whole will meet at 6:30 p.m. Monday for a bi-annual review of the closed session minutes.

Greenfield CUSD to approve revenue report

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 18, 2016

The Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday to approve revenue report,

Godfrey Board of Trustees to consider facade application

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 18, 2016

The village of Godfrey Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday for consideration of a facade application in the business district.

Greenfield CUSD No. 10 Board to review district budget

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 16, 2016

The Greenfield Community Unit School District No. 10 Board of Education will meet at 6:45 p.m. Monday to discuss the district budget.

Brighton library adopts no food or drink policy

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 16, 2016

The Brighton Memorial Public Library District Board of Trustees met Sept. 8 to adopt no food or drink policy.

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By West Central Reporter | Sep 16, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By West Central Reporter | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By West Central Reporter | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.