December, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Southern Illinois University Graduate Council discusses enrollment numbers

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Graduate Council met Sept. 1 to discuss enrollment numbers.

Southern Illinois University obtains marketing expense approval

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Board of Directors met Sept. 13 to obtain a marketing expense approval.

Southern Illinois University announces female employee mixer

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Southern Illinois University-Carbondale Civil Service Council met Aug. 3 to announce a female employee mixer.

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee reviews changes to liquor ordinance, will revisit in January

By Louie Torres | Dec 23, 2016

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee reviews changes to liquor ordinance, will revisit in January.

Jackson County Board of Review to review tax assessments

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 23, 2016

Jackson County Board of Review will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28.

Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules sets January meeting date

By Louie Torres | Dec 23, 2016

Illinois Joint Committee on Administrative Rules will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10.

Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.

State GOP robocall emphasizes Pritzker ties to Madigan, Blagojevich

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 23, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a robocall linking venture capitalist and possible gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Pro-growth reforms called for to stem exodus of millennials

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 22, 2016

Citing worrisome data that indicates millennials are fleeing the state and taking their families with them, a Chicago-based think tank is urging state lawmakers to pass pro-growth reforms.

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board appoints Parrish School principal

By Louie Torres | Dec 22, 2016

Carbondale Elementary School District No. 95 Board appoints Parrish School principal during its recent meeting.

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees accepts anonymous donation

By Louie Torres | Dec 22, 2016

Carbondale Public Library Board of Trustees accepts anonymous donation at its recent meeting.

Jackson County Cable TV Commission takes up the question of renewing Zito Midwest franchise contract

By Louie Torres | Dec 22, 2016

Jackson County Cable TV Commission will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27.

DeSoto Board of Trustees approves holiday bonuses for village employees

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 21, 2016

DeSoto Board of Trustees approved holiday bonuses for village employees at a recent meeting.

Munger blasts Dem lawmakers' 'cowardly' paycheck lawsuit as she leaves office

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 21, 2016

Outgoing Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger blasted Democratic lawmakers on her final day in office.

Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By Carbondale Reporter | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.