January, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Godfrey Board of Trustees to review application for Madison County Sustainability Grant

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 17, 2017

Godfrey Board of Trustees will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Jerseyville City Council to review amendment to city code regarding drug paraphernalia

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 17, 2017

Jerseyville City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Pittsfield City Council to vote on travel, lodging and meal expense ordinance

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 17, 2017

Pittsfield City Council will meet at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17.

Godfrey trustees renew lease agreements

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 16, 2017

The village of Godfrey Board of Trustees met Nov. 15 to renew lease agreements.

Illinois Smart Grid Advisory Council updates webpage

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

The Illinois Smart Grid Advisory Council met March 8 to update the webpage.

Greenville City Council reviews financial statements

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

The Greenville City Council met Oct. 11 to review financial statements.

Jerseyville City Council sells city owned truck

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 16, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Nov. 8 to sell a city owned truck.

Jerseyville City Council sells city owned truck

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Nov. 8 to sell a city owned truck.

Jerseyville City Council approves Wal-Mart fundraiser

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Jerseyville City Council met Oct. 11 to approve a Wal-Mart fundraiser.

Auburn recreation committee members discuss grants

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The city of Auburn Parks & Recreation Committee met Nov. 8 to discuss grants.

Greenville Library Board reviews investment report

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The city of Greenville Library Board met Nov. 10 to review the investment report.

Barry council members discuss feral cat community

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 14, 2017

The Barry City Council met Oct. 3 to discuss the feral cat community.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By West Central Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By West Central Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By West Central Reporter | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By West Central Reporter | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.