November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Carterville City Council reviews Chamber of Commerce report

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 6, 2016

The Carterville City Council met Oct. 11 to review the Chamber of Commerce Report.

Herrin City Council appoints full-time patrolman

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 6, 2016

The Herrin City Council met Oct. 10 to appoint a full-time patrolman.

Illinois conservation council recommends five year cycle for energy change.

By Louie Torres | Nov 5, 2016

The Illinois Energy Conservation Advisory Council met Jan. 19 to recommend a five year cycle for communities to change energy usage.

Office of the State Appellate Defender reviews proposed budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 5, 2016

The Office of the State Appellate Defender met March 23 to review the proposed 2017 budget.

Jackson County Mental Health Board discuss 2017 budget

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The Jackson County Mental Health (708) Board met Aug. 15 to discuss the 2017 budget.

Carbondale City Council awards contracts

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The Carbondale City Council met July 19 to award various contracts.

Carbondale FireFighters Pension Board votes on positions

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The city of Carbondale FireFighters Pension Board met April 19 to vote on board positions.

Carbondale Planning Commission hears rezoning requests

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The city of Carbondale Planning Commission met Aug. 17 to hear rezoning requests.

Jackson County Merit Commission interviews applicants

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The Jackson County Merit Commission met Aug. 15 to hold applicant interviews.

Jackson County Real Property Committee provides Grand Tower update

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The Jackson County Real Property Committee met Aug. 9 to provide an update on the Grand Tower Project.

Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee receives subzoning updates

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 5, 2016

The Jackson County Legislative and Public Safety Committee met Aug. 10 to receive updates from the Subzoning Committee.

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IERC selects Jones as SIU diversity research fellow

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2016

The Illinois Education Research Council (IERC) recently announced Sosanya Jones, PhD, SIU-Carbondale assistant professor in the Department of Educational Administration and Higher Education, as its 2016-17 faculty research fellow with study funding forthcoming.

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SIU-Carbondale names Reed first fellow for student affairs

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 4, 2016

With a focus on “authentic leadership,” SIU-Carbondale’s resident life specialist Kayla Reed is poised to promote trust and rapport among students as the university’s first Student Affairs Fellow through inclusive and inspiring staff workshops.

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Madigan documentary available online, on TV, in theaters

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 4, 2016

“He’s been called the ‘King of Illinois’ and is considered more powerful than the governor,” begins the documentary about longtime Speaker of the House Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), now available for viewing online.

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S-STEM awards sustain science students in Illinois

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 3, 2016

With a big boost from a specialized National Science Foundation (NSF) program, SIU-Carbondale students of natural history and biology will be able to complete their education courtesy of over $1.7 million in grant funds.

GOP: Mendoza dispute over unpaid bill reflects on fiscal credibility

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 3, 2016

Contrary to speculation, Susana Mendoza, Democratic candidate for state comptroller, hasn’t sued Best Buy over bill payments.

Tribune advises voters to 'break up' with Madigan, vote out his crew

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 2, 2016

Over the weekend, the Chicago Tribune's editorial board urged readers, particularly those voters in state districts where Democratic state legislators face strong Republican challengers, to break off their long relationship with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).