September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Williamsville School District 15 Board considers approving IASB pact

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Williamsville Community Unified School District 15 Board considered approving a professional services agreement with the Illinois Association of School Boards (IASB).

1.75 percent of Williamsville residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 1.75 percent of residents in Williamsville were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

5.83 percent of Riverton residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 5.83 percent of residents in Riverton were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.12 percent of Pawnee residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 4.12 percent of residents in Pawnee were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 30, 2016

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

By Sangamon Sun | Sep 30, 2016

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

Sherman Zoning Board to consider request for setback variance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

The Sherman Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6 p.m. Monday to consider a request for a setback variance on an irregularly shaped lot.

Sherman Village Board discusses flooding tied to pond problems

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed flooding tied to pond problems.

Sangamon Community Resources Committee discusses budget goals

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Sangamon County Community Resources Committee discussed budget goals.

Springfield-Sangamon OEM/911 Committee discusses ambulance ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Springfield-Sangamon County Office of Emergency Management (OEM)/911 Standing Committee discussed an ambulance ordinance.

Ball-Chatham School District Board discusses food-service program deficit

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Ball-Chatham School District Board discussed the district's Food Service Program deficit.

1.49 percent of Glenarm residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 1.49 percent of residents in Glenarm were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

1.95 percent of Rochester residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

An analysis of data by the Sangamon Sun found 1.95 percent of residents in Rochester were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Sangamon County expected to stay in hazmat-preparedness grant program

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

The Sangamon County Finance Committee will meet at 5 p.m. today to consider extending participation in the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program, among other agenda items.