June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Kankakee Library Board discusses plan to get new U.S. flag

By Louie Torres | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Kankakee Public Library Board discussed a proposal to procure a new U.S. flag.

Kankakee County Board discusses plan to split Precinct 1

By Louie Torres | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Kankakee County Board discussed plans to divide Precinct 1 into two distinct voting precincts by Election Day.

22.1 percent of Kankakee High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 22.1 percent of Kankakee High School's (KHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

28.7 percent of Momence High School's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 28.7 percent of Momence High School's 2015 senior class was "college ready."

74.3 percent of Grant Park High's 2015 Class of 2015 enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2016

Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) records show that 74.3 percent of Grant Park High School's (GPHS) 2015 graduating class enrolled in college within 12 months of graduation.

52.3 percent of Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High's Class of 2015 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 23, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said 52.3 percent of Bradley-Bourbonnais C High School's (BBCHS) 2015 senior class was "college ready."

Kinzinger slams Madigan's divisive tactics in budget impasse

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Following the passage of an unbalanced budget for fiscal year 2017 in the Illinois House last month, U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Dist. 16) issued a statement — declaring himself unable to remain mum on the outcome — from Washington, D.C.

Bradley trustees consider reinstating deputy police chief position

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bradley Village Board considered reinstating the position of deputy chief in the Bradley Police Department hierarchy.

Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee holds policy discussions

By Louie Torres | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bradley Insurance and Finance Committee reviewed bills and accounts, and held policy discussions.

Bourbonnais Village Board discussed proposed subdivision upgrades

By Louie Torres | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bourbonnais Village Board discussed proposed improvements for Meadowbrook Subdivision.

Manteno Committee of Whole discusses overtime-pay ruling

By Louie Torres | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Manteno Committee of the Whole Finance Committee discussed a recent ruling on overtime pay.

Tech consultant GadellNet expanding into Kankakee County

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Kankakee County is poised to experience a wealth of opportunities for business growth with the imminent arrival of GadellNet, an outsourced IT firm headquartered in St. Louis and actively expanding to stimulate local job creation.

Kankakee County’s Economic Alliance launches revamped website

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County unveiled its newly redeveloped website — kankakeecountyed.org — to the public earlier this month after a redesign by Bourbonnais-based LinkPoint Media and accompanied by numerous enhancements and upgraded potential for user interaction.