March, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

53.1% of Glenwood Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 25, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 53.1 percent of Glenwood Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Ball-Chatham Community Unit District No. 5 expels two students

By Daniel Daw | Mar 25, 2016

BodyMeeting minutes from an executive session of the Board of Education of the Community Unit District Number Five report that two students were expelled on Feb. 2.

Springfield Public Schools approves personnel recommendations

By Daniel Daw | Mar 25, 2016

The Springfield Public Schools Board of Education approved personnel recommendations during its March 8 meeting.

Collective Bargaining Committee to continue contract negotaions

By Daniel Daw | Mar 25, 2016

The Sangamon Collective Bargaining Committee is scheduled to meet on April 4 regarding contract negotiations.

Prairie Skies Library board discusses non-resident fees

By Daniel Daw | Mar 25, 2016

The Prairie Skies Public Library District Board discussed rates for non-residents of the library district during a recent meeting.

Chatham Water Commissioner to resign

By Daniel Daw | Mar 25, 2016

The Village of Chatham announced this week that its Water Commissioner Terry Burke has issued his official resignation.

46.9% of Owen Marsh Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 24, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 46.9 percent of Owen Marsh Elementary School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

14.9% of Springfield Southeast High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 24, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 14.9 percent of Springfield Southeast High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Springfield announces road construction on 11th Street

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 24, 2016

The City of Springfield Public Works Department announced Thursday that road work has begun on 11th Street.

Sherman Library board discusses director candidates

By Daniel Daw | Mar 24, 2016

The Board of Trustees of the Sherman Public Library held a special session on March 9 to discuss director candidates.

Springfield Public Works announces traffic shift

By Daniel Daw | Mar 24, 2016

The Springfield Office of Public Works announced this week that road work on Laurel Street resulted in a shift in traffic beginning on Wednesday.

Springfield announces road work on Jefferson

By Daniel Daw | Mar 23, 2016

The City of Springfield Office of Public Works announced that there will be traffic limitations beginning today on Jefferson Street.

Springfield issues sewer lining notice

By Daniel Daw | Mar 23, 2016

The City of Springfield announced on Tuesday that sewer lining will be taking place on Monroe Street and 8th Street.

Sangamon County Election Oversight Commission to meet following primary elections

By Daniel Daw | Mar 23, 2016

The Sangamon County Election Oversight Committee will be meeting for the first time following the primary elections on April 5.

17.3% of Capital College Preparatory Academy students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 17.3 percent of Capital College Preparatory Academy students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

21.9% of Lanphier High School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 23, 2016

In the county of Sangamon, 21.9 percent of Lanphier High School students met or exceeded standards on state level standardized tests in the fiscal year 2015.

Sangamon Caucus meeting to discuss primary results

By Daniel Daw | Mar 23, 2016

The Republican Caucus of the Sangamon County Board will be meeting on April 5 following the Illinois primary elections.

Springfield Public Library to meet today about National Library Week

By Daniel Daw | Mar 23, 2016

The Public Library of Springfield’s Lincoln Library Board of Trustees will be meeting today at 4:45 p.m. to discuss National Library Week and other items.