April, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Carbondale commission to discuss proposed Styrofoam, plastic-bag ban

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

The Carbondale Sustainability Commission will consider a proposed polystyrene foam and plastic-bag ban at its next meeting 6 p.m. Thursday in Room 103 of City Hall's Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

Carbondale District 165 Board to honor students, teachers

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

The Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board will recognize student and teacher achievements at its next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday in the Carbondale Community High School cafeteria, 1301 E. Walnut St.

Upgrades to dozens of Springfield streets begin this week

By Louie Torres | Apr 20, 2016

Starting this week, 31 Springfield streets will receive construction upgrades, including replacement of curbs and gutters, installation of accessible sidewalk ramps, and roadway patching and/or resurfacing.

Sherman Public Library Board to discuss director search tonight

By Louie Torres | Apr 20, 2016

The Sherman Public Library Board will discuss its ongoing search for a new director and review current candidates at its next meeting 5 p.m. today in the library's Meeting Room.

96.4 percent of Springfield Learning Academy students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Springfield Learning Academy scored a passing rate of 3.6 percent and a failure rate of 96.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

84.6 percent of McClernand Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at McClernand Elementary School scored a passing rate of 15.4 percent and a failure rate of 84.6 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam

52.1 percent of Wanless Elementary School students pass PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Wanless Elementary School scored a passing rate of 52.1 percent and a failure rate of 47.9 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

69.4 percent of Springfield Ball Charter School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 20, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Springfield Ball Charter School scored a passing rate of 30.6 percent and a failure rate of 69.4 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

Sherman trustees OK bank's financing deal to help fund park project

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 19, 2016

The Sherman Village Board of Trustees voted to accept Hickory Point Bank's proposal to help finance the ongoing park project, which also will be funded with future tax-increment financing (TIF), at a recent special meeting.

More Chatham residents soon may be able to raise live chickens

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 19, 2016

The Chatham Planning Commission will consider amending the village zoning code to allow the keeping of chickens in residential-zoned districts at its next meeting 6 p.m. Thursday at Municipal Hall, 117 East Mulberry Street.

Chatham Area Public Library District Board to discuss Library Foundation

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The Chatham Area Public Library District Board will discuss the Library Foundation at its next meeting 7 p.m. Monday at the library, 600 E. Spruce St

Springfield Public Schools Board to nominate officer candidates

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The Springfield Public Schools Board will accept nominations for president and other board officers at its next meeting 6:30 p.m. today at 1900 W. Monroe St.

Sangamon County Jail Committee to discuss grant-approval forms

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The Sangamon County Jail Committee will examine grant-approval forms for the Sustained Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) and the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) at its next meeting at noon Tuesday at the Sangamon County Complex, 200 S. Ninth St.

Sherman Village Board to discuss 2017 budget, road-upgrade plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The Sherman Village Board will discuss the village's fiscal 2017 budget at its next meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at Sherman Village Hall, 401 St. John Drive.

state senator 50th district candidate Larry K Bomke returns $640 contribution from J.J. Moffat, III

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2016

The campaign committee of state senator 50th district candidate Larry K Bomke, Citizens for Bomke, returned a $640 contribution from J.J. Moffat, III on April 18

85.7 percent of Jane Addams Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Jane Addams Elementary School scored a passing rate of 14.3 percent and a failure rate of 85.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

92.9 percent of Fairview Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 14, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Fairview Elementary School scored a passing rate of 7.1 percent and a failure rate of 92.9 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.