Independent Maps, a non-partisan statewide coalition supporting a petition campaign to place the Independent Map Amendment on the state’s November ballot, has filed a 50-page brief with the Illinois Supreme Court.

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed emergency-siren software issues.

The Springfield Public Schools Board is expected to approve several contracts with consultants at its next meeting 6 p.m. today at the board's administrative offices, at 1900 W. Monroe St.

At a recent meeting, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board reviewed recommended policy-manual updates.

At a recent meeting, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board discussed the upcoming new-staff dinner with the school board.

Independent Maps coalition supporters said recently that the Illinois Supreme Court should reverse a recent Cook County Circuit Court ruling and order the state to put the Independent Map Amendment on the ballot in the upcoming November election.

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Employee Services Committee approved requisitions.

The Sherman Village Board will consider allowing the use of MFT funds for Sherman's portion of the Highway Sign Improvement Program (HSIP) at the board's next meeting 6 p.m. today at Sherman Village Hall, 401 St. John Drive.

The Springfield City Council will consider several proposed annexation ordinances at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday at 1450 Groth St.

Most state funds that Illinois’ public universities receive go toward retiree pensions, a recent report said.

A growing number of U.S. colleges and universities, including Northwestern University and the University of Illinois, have begun to offer degrees on the subject of labor and industrial relations.

U.S. Chamber Institute for Legal Reform Executive Vice President Harold Kim recently asked Gov. Bruce Rauner to veto House Bill 4633.

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Jail Committee was expected to approve plans to fill two open positions at the jail.

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Institutional Review Board will hear a presentation on how to prevent sleep-related infant deaths.

At a recent meeting, the Illinois State Fair Advisory Board discussed profit and attendance projections for this year's fair.

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Interagency Committee on Pesticides discussed EPA regulations.

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services' (HFS) Medicaid Advisory Committee will review mental health/drug-abuse disorder parity rules at 10 a.m. Friday at the James R. Thompson Center, second floor in Room 2025, 100 W. Randolph St., in Chicago.

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's (DCEO) Enterprise Zone Board discussed pending Enterprise Zone applications.

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discussed the results of a recent foster-parent survey.

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Fire Advisory Commission discussed State Certification Advisory Committee applications.