August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Carbondale Liquor Board opts to create new license for special events

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 31, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Liquor Advisory Board voted to create a new temporary liquor-license classification for special events.

Murphysboro City Council discusses drainage ditch behind high school

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 31, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Murphysboro City Council discussed its options for dealing with a problematic drainage ditch behind the high school.

Jackson County Board of Review discusses pending PTAB cases

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 31, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Jackson County Board of Review discussed pending Property Tax Appeal Board (PTAB) cases.

Carbondale Liquor Control Commission considers license requests

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Local Liquor Control Commission considered several license requests.

Carbondale City Council to discuss Chronic Nuisance Ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 30, 2016

Carbondale City Council will discuss the city's Chronic Nuisance Ordinance at its next meeting 7 p.m. today in City Council Chambers, Room 108, Carbondale Civic Center, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

Jackson Finance Committee holds departmental budget hearings

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 30, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee held budget-preparation hearings with different county departments.

Jackson County Mental Health (708) Board OKs fiscal '17 budget request

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 26, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Mental Health (708) Board approved the board's fiscal 2017 budget request and forwarded it to the Finance and Administration Committee.

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GOP says Madigan to blame for keeping Independent Map Amendment off November ballot

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 26, 2016

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the Independent Map Amendment should be kept off the November ballot.

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Audit finds Illinois’ Kid Care health insurance program growing

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 25, 2016

The Illinois auditor general’s seventh annual audit of the statewide Covering ALL KIDS health insurance program, released this month, found significant general growth in the program, with additional increases in various categories of beneficiaries.

Jackson County Finance Committee meeting canceled

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 24, 2016

The Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee canceled its meeting this week after the death of William Alstat, a former County Board chairman.

Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board considers three license requests

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 24, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Jackson County Liquor Advisory Board considered three license requests.

Carterville City Council hears presentation on fiber cable installation

By Louie Torres | Aug 24, 2016

Carterville City Council hears presentation on fiber cable installation during recent meeting.

Jackson Finance Committee meeting canceled after death of former board chairman

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 23, 2016

This week's Jackson County Finance and Administration Committee meeting was canceled due to the death of William Alstat, a former County Board chairman.

Carbondale District 165 Board OKs extra-duty/extended-time personnel hires

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 23, 2016

At a recent special meeting, the Carbondale Community High School District 165 Board approved 2016-17 extra-duty/extended-time job assignments.

Murphysboro City Council to discuss back-to-school traffic issues

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 23, 2016

The Murphysboro City Council will discuss back-to-school traffic issues at its next meeting 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 202 N. 11th St.

Murphysboro City Council discusses flooding problems on Roberta Drive

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Murphysboro City Council discussed options to address flooding problems on Roberta Drive.

Marion City Council discusses nuisance ordinance

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 23, 2016

Marion City Council discusses nuisance ordinance at yesterday's meeting.

SIU Carbondale's Family Carnival to feature mystery, more

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 23, 2016

Southern Illinois University (SIU) Carbondale welcomes SIU families to this year’s Family Carnival, themed “Finding Grey Dawg" and designed especially for families with children.

Rauner: Mapping ballot measure may suffer term limits' fate in high court

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 22, 2016

No one knows which way the state's Supreme Court will rule on the pending Independent Map Amendment ballot measure, but the litigation could face the same fate as previous rulings about term limits, Gov. Bruce Rauner recently told reporters.