June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Springfield Mass Transit District Board discusses fiscal 2017 issues

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Mass Transit District Board discussed fiscal 2017 appropriations, tax-levy distributions and commercial insurance renewals.

Sangamon County Land Subdivision Committee OKs Cobblestone plan

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Land Subdivision Committee approved a preliminary plan for the Cobblestone Estates subdivision development.

Chatham Firefighters Pension Board considers medical-exam payment case

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 30, 2016

At a recent special meeting, the Chatham Firefighters Pension Fund Board considered approving payments for a pensioner's independent medical exams.

Rauner, mayors urge Dem leaders to back stopgap, school bills

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 30, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner and several mayors from around Illinois recently appealed to Democrats in the General Assembly to return to Springfield and pass the stopgap budget (HB 6585/SB 3435) and education budget (HB 6583/SB 3434).

Independent Maps coalition cites Supreme Court ruling in favor of amendment's legality

By Matt Smith | Jun 29, 2016

Just a few days away from the Cook County Circuit Court case that will rule on the constitutionality of the Independent Maps amendment, the Independent Maps coalition cited a Supreme Court ruling that it says already decided the matter in favor of such legislation.

Deadrick-Wolfer drops out of 96th District State House race

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Decatur businesswoman Cindy Deadrick-Wolfer, a GOP candidate for the 96th District State House seat, formally suspended her campaign this week, describing her candidacy as inspired, but ultimately not the right path for her at this time.

Springfield Schools Policy Committee considers naming facilities

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Public Schools Policy Committee considered naming school facilities.

Sangamon County Building and Grounds Committee approves requisitions

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Building and Grounds Committee approved requisitions.

Sangamon Technical Committee discusses Eighth Street Project

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County SATS Technical Committee discussed the Eighth Street Beautification Project.

Sangamon Finance Committee considers Victims of Crimes Act

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sangamon County Finance Committee considered the proposed Victims of Crimes Act.

State GOP slams Democrats' lawsuit against map measure

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 28, 2016

Illinois Republican Party spokesman Steven Yaffe lashed out at House Speaker and Democratic Party Chairman Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) this week.

Springfield Committee of Whole considers proposed land buy for rail upgrade

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Springfield Committee of the Whole considered advancing an agreement with the state to purchase land for the Springfield rail-improvement project.

Chatham trustees consider measure to demolish Village Storage Building

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Chatham Village Board considered a proposed ordinance to demolish the Village Storage Building on State Street.

Rauner: New budget needed soon to keep essential services running

By Mike Helenthal | Jun 27, 2016

SPRINGFIELD -- Gov. Bruce Rauner said recently that essential state services would soon start shutting down unless the impasse with the Assembly over a budget is resolved.

Candidate Wolfer calls for spending cuts, possible tax hikes to fix budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 27, 2016

Cindy Deadrick Wolfer, Republican candidate for the 96th state House District seat, spoke out on the depth of Illinois' financial crisis last week.

Rauner urges legislators to hammer out budget by fiscal year's end next week

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 24, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner urged Illinois legislators to return to Springfield and pass a new budget on Monday. The new fiscal year begins on Friday, July 1, but there is no budget to ensure that schools, social services and other services will continue through the upcoming year.