June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

2016 Ottawa National Little League 9 year old All Stars

By Illinois Valley Times Reports | Jun 29, 2016

2016 Ottawa National Little League 9 year old All Stars

Candidates call on state to analyze how CPS funds are being spent

By Illinois Valley Times | Jun 29, 2016

Illinois’ General State Aid (GSA) funds K-12 education and was originally intended to financially support school districts with the most need. Through the years, however, the formulas used to calculate the amount of state funding school districts receive has sparked outrage over the funding system providing large subsidies to a few select districts, namely, Chicago Public Schools.

Illinois Rebuild Project labels Skoog ‘double-talking politician’

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 29, 2016

Illinois state Rep. Andrew Skoog (D-District 76) is “just another double-talking politician” who is all too eager to please House Speaker Michael Madigan, the Illinois Rebuild Project says.

Long accuses Skoog of using state funds for re-election bid

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 28, 2016

Jerry Long, Republican candidate for the District 76 State House seat, recently lambasted a tactic taken by incumbent Rep. Andy Skoog, his Democratic opponent, labeling Skoog’s use of campaign funds for mailing materials as a “stunt (showing) blatant disregard for the law.”

Ottawa City Council OKs collective-bargaining pact with AFSCME Local 2819

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Ottawa City Council approved a collective-bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2819.

Peru zoning board to consider multi-request petition for subdivision lot

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 28, 2016

The Peru Planning/Zoning Commission will consider a petition by C.I.T. Group Inc., which is applying for rezoning, special use, variances and resubdivision of Lot 1 in C&H Commercial Subdivision, at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at 1901 Fourth St.

Peru Elementary School District 124 Board updated on assessment changes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Elementary School District 124 Board was updated on assessment changes in the new school year, the main change being less emphasis on homework.

Sandwich Committee of Whole considers lifting ban on live chickens in city limits

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Committee of the Whole heard a resident's request to allow the raising of chickens within city limits.

Peru Design Committee OKs Speedway LLC plan to build service-station complex

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Design and Review Committee conditionally approved Speedway LLC's plan to build a truck/automobile service station with a convenience store on the northeast corner of May road.

Streator Committee of Whole discusses Illinois River Road Organization

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Streator Committee of the Whole discussed the extent of the village's participation in the Illinois River Road Organization.

Sandwich Finance Committee reviews bills, approves minutes

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sandwich Finance Committee approved minutes and reviewed bills.

IVCC offers free training sessions to become adult-literacy tutor

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 24, 2016

Just 15 hours’ worth of free training will allow volunteers to work directly with adult learners in north central Illinois, courtesy of Illinois Valley Community College’s (IVCC) “I-READ” Adult Literacy Program -- with no previous experience required.

Streator Committee of Whole discusses Illinois River Road Organization

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Streator Committee of the Whole discussed the village's participation in the Illinois River Road Organization.

Peru Planning/Zoning Commission to hear C.I.T. Group petition

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 23, 2016

The Peru Planning/Zoning Commission will hear a C.I.T. Group petition seeking rezoning, special use, variances and resubdivision of Lot 1 in C&H Commercial Subdivision, during its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, at 1901 Fourth St.

Gypsy moth treatment on track for two counties

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 23, 2016

The Illinois Department of Agriculture will be conducting nontoxic aerial agricultural applications to treat for gypsy moths in the LaSalle and Putnam County areas over the next few days.