May, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sangamon Finance Committee considers accepting grants

By LocalLabs News Service | May 12, 2016

The Sangamon County Finance Committee was expected to approve measures to accept grants.

Sherman Public Library Board allows blood drive in parking lot

By LocalLabs News Service | May 12, 2016

During a special meeting recently, the Sherman Public Library Board of Trustees decided to let the Central Illinois Blood Bank use the library's parking lot for an upcoming mobile blood drive.

Chicago schools spend 38 percent more than Glenwood Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 12, 2016

Operational spending at Glenwood Middle School in Sangamon County is 38 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 46 percent more than Williamsville High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 12, 2016

Operational spending at Williamsville High School in Sangamon County is 46 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Elizabeth Graham Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2016

Operational spending at Elizabeth Graham Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Hazel Dell Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 11, 2016

Operational spending at Hazel Dell Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Springfield, county, state reach deal on rail-route consolidation

By LocalLabs News Service | May 11, 2016

At a recent meeting, Springfield City Council approved an agreement with the state and county to consolidate all high-speed rail through the city onto the 10th Street Corridor tracks.

Sangamon Board's Executive Committee considers resolutions, zoning cases

By LocalLabs News Service | May 11, 2016

The Sangamon County Board's Executive Committee considered several resolutions and zoning cases at its meeting this week.

Sangamon Collective Bargaining Committee to get updates on contract talks

By LocalLabs News Service | May 10, 2016

The Sangamon County Board's Collective Bargaining Committee was expected to receive updates on ongoing worker-contract negotiations at its meeting this week.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than McClernand Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 10, 2016

Operational spending at McClernand Elementary School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Washington Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 10, 2016

Operational spending at Washington Middle School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Sangamon County Board OKs pacts with state for road, bridge projects

By LocalLabs News Service | May 9, 2016

The Sangamon County Board approved the purchase of the Ecolane software for the Sangamon Menard Area Regional Transit (SMART) system at a recent meeting.

Prairie Skies Public Library Board to discuss Ashland renovations

By LocalLabs News Service | May 9, 2016

The Prairie Skies Public Library Board in Pleasant Plains will discuss the Ashland roof and painting projects at its next meeting, 6 p.m. Tuesday at the library, 555 Buckeye Road. .

GOP lawmakers send third letter to Auditor General demanding answers on questionable campaign spending

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 7, 2016

Republicans in the Illinois General Assembly have tried once again to get answers from Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino regarding his campaign spending while serving in the House.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Jefferson Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Jefferson Middle School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 46 percent more than Williamsville Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | May 7, 2016

Operational spending at Williamsville Junior High School in Sangamon County is 46 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 16 percent more than Benjamin Franklin Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Benjamin Franklin Middle School in Sangamon County is 16 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Chicago schools spend 35 percent more than Farmingdale Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | May 6, 2016

Operational spending at Farmingdale Elementary School in Sangamon County is 35 percent less than the average Chicago public school.

Lincoln Library Board expected to OK fiscal 2017 budget

By LocalLabs News Service | May 6, 2016

The Lincoln Library Board of Trustees was expected to approve its fiscal 2017 budget at a recent meeting.

Sangamon Court Services Committee considers renewing state accord