February, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

WIU marks Black History Month with six February events

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 9, 2017

'Kujichagulia' translates to self-determination — the second principle of the Kwanzaa holiday — and also serves as the title for this year’s February commemoration of Black History Month, sponsored by Western Illinois University’s (WIU) Gwendolyn Brooks Cultural Center.

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Western Illinois schedules assistive tech conference

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 9, 2017

There’s still time for students and professionals to sign up for Western Illinois University’s (WIU) upcoming Assistive Technology Conference — scheduled 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Feb. 17 in room 1 of WIU’s Horrabin Hall.

Illinois voter data analysis finds voters registered two, three, even four times

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 9, 2017

A recent analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS), which owns this publication, found almost 50,000 duplicate voter registration records, representing Illinois residents who are registered multiple times.

Carthage home prices rose in January 2017

By West Central Reporter | Feb 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2017 in Carthage rose by $9,250 while total sales increased by 25%.

Jerseyville City Council purchases emergency vehicle

By Louie Torres | Feb 4, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Nov. 22 to purchase an emergency vehicle.

Carrollton CUSD board hears public suggestions

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 4, 2017

The Carrollton Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Dec. 16 to hear public suggestions.

Carrollton CUSD board accepts track resurfacing bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 4, 2017

The Carrollton Community Unit School District #1 Board of Education met Dec. 19 to accept track resurfacing bids.

Bond County CUSD board approves leave of absence

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 4, 2017

Bond County Community Unit School District No. 2 Board of Education met Dec. 19 to approve a leave of absence.

Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset

By West Central Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.

Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

By West Central Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By West Central Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future

By West Central Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.

Critics say 'House of Madigan' continues to play by own rules

By West Central Reporter | Feb 3, 2017

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

Mt. Pulaski City Council changes video game ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 3, 2017

The Mt. Pulaski City Council met Nov. 6 to change the video game ordinance.

Jacksonville SD board hosts public hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 3, 2017

The Jacksonville School District 117 Board of Education met Dec. 21 to host a public hearing.

Jerseyville City Council met revisits highway projects

By Louie Torres | Feb 3, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Dec. 20 to revisit highway projects.

High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Feb 2, 2017

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.