February, 2017 Stories | West Central Reporter

Godfrey Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee recommends members

By Louie Torres | Feb 12, 2017

The village of Godfrey Bike and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Jan. 25 to recommend members.

Auburn Public Works Committee plans 2017 budget

By Louie Torres | Feb 12, 2017

The city of Auburn Public Works Committee met Jan. 17 to plan the 2017 budget.

Southwestern CUSD Board of Education suspends employees

By Louie Torres | Feb 12, 2017

The Southwestern Community Unit School District #9 Board of Education met Dec. 20 to suspend employees.

Western CUSD board approves foreign language requirements

By Louie Torres | Feb 12, 2017

The Western Community Unified School District 12 Board of Education met Jan. 17 to approve foreign language requirements.

River Forest Public Schools plan summer school

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 12, 2017

The River Forest Public Schools Board of Education met Jan. 10 to plan summer school.

White Hall library trustees revise maximum trip expenditure

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 12, 2017

The White Hall Township Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 14 to revise the maximum trip expenditure amount.

Green Building Council: Illinois third in nation for sustainable construction

By Kathy Adams | Feb 12, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the United States for LEED-certified green building, as listed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Carrollton CUSD board reviews school mandates

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 12, 2017

The Carrollton Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met Nov. 21 to review the list of school mandates.

Godfrey Capital Projects Committee receives street work status

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 11, 2017

The village of Godfrey Capital Projects Committee met Jan. 17 to to receive street work status.

GOP targets Manar in new anti-Madigan ad campaign

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 11, 2017

The Illinois Republican Party released the first video of a new ad campaign on Feb. 1.

Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee recommends members

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 10, 2017

The village of Godfrey Parks and Recreation Committee met Jan. 25 to recommend members.

Jerseyville City Council annexes land

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 10, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Dec. 20 to annex land.

Westchester Committee of the Whole renews contracts

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

The village of Westchester Committee of the Whole met Jan. 10 to renew contracts.

Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees reports spending

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 10, 2017

The Jacksonville Public Library Board of Trustees met Nov. 14 to report spending.

Democrat Ford suggests he's open to term-limits legislation

By West Central Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

In a public statement, state Rep. LaShawn Ford (D-Chicago) recently said term limits would be one way to help bridge the gap with GOP Gov. Bruce Rauner on his calls for reform and possibly help end the budget impasse -- a rare departure from the usual Democratic Party protocols in the General Assembly.

BGA: Elected leaders averse to watchdog group oversight

By West Central Reporter | Feb 10, 2017

The Chicago-based Better Government Association (BGA) watchdog group recently shared its viewpoint via an online article that Illinois government leaders practice a strong avoidance of organizations — such as itself — that are equipped to expose accountability.