July, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Dental Policy Review Committee to discuss impact-provider enrollment

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

The Illinois Department of Human Services' Dental Policy Review Committee will discuss impact provider enrollment at its next meeting 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 27, at 607 E. Adams St., sixth-floor Video Conference Room, in Springfield.

Illinois Department of Labor reviews rider safety/responsibility policy

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Illinois Department of Labor's Amusement Ride and Attraction Safety Board reviewed the language in its rider safety and responsibility policy.

Carterville City Council discusses departments' reports

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

Carterville City Council discusses departments' reports at recent meeting.

Jackson Safety Committee reviews inspections of dumping/burning sites

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee received a report on the results from inspections of 14 open dumping/open burning sites throughout the county.

Jackson County Board considers creating cable/video service provider fee

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Board considered an ordinance to establish a cable/video service provider fee.

Carbondale Planning Commission to review hearing procedures

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

The Carbondale Planning Commission will review hearing procedures and fiscal 2016 cases at its next meeting 6 p.m. today at City Hall, Room 108, 200 S. Illinois Ave.

Carbondale District 165 Board discusses proposed handbook revisions

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Community High School (CCHS) District 165 Board discussed proposed revisions to the 2016-17 CCHS Handbook.

Carbondale Firefighters Pension Board discusses AFFI Conference

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Carbondale Firefighters Pension Board discussed the upcoming Associated Firefighters of Illinois Conference, Oct 12-13 in Lisle.

Jackson Zoning Exploration Subcommittee to hear preservation presentation

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 19, 2016

The Jackson County Zoning Exploration Subcommittee will hear a presentation on how zoning affects historical preservation at its next meeting 4:30 p.m. today at the Jackson County Courthouse.

Jackson County Mental Health Board reviews fiscal 2017 funding requests

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Mental Health Board reviewed fiscal 2017 funding applications from various community groups and agencies.

Jackson County Mental Health Board discusses fiscal 2017 budget

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Jackson County Mental Health Board discussed the fiscal 2017 budget.

State simplifies third-party contact process for nursing-license applications

By JoAnna Brown | Jul 18, 2016

The application process has been simplified for those attempting to secure a nursing or temporary nursing license in the State of Illinois.

Illinois Medical Licensing Board approves several three-year programs

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the lllinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation's Medical Licensing Board approved several three-year medical programs.

African American Advisory Council discusses efforts to find foster homes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the African American Advisory Council discussed statewide efforts to find foster homes.

Statewide Foster Care Council in search of emergency homes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 15, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council discussed efforts to find emergency foster homes.

Rauner launches School Funding Reform Commission

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

Gov. Bruce Rauner established an Illinois School Funding Reform Commission this week to address education-funding needs in the Prairie State, instructing designated team members to devise a more effective school-funding formula.

USDA strongly urges Illinois farmers to participate in water-quality survey

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 14, 2016

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) mailed questionnaires to farmers on July 1 from its National Agricultural Statistics Service (USDA-NASS) Heartland Regional Field Office, and the responses may help shape the quality of farming in the state.