Dupage Policy Journal

Woodridge swears in new police chief

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 23, 2016

Following a thorough search, the Village of Woodridge Police Department will officially swear in new Police Chief Brian Cunningham at the Village Board’s Nov. 3 meeting, 7:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 5 Plaza Drive.

West Chicago to dedicate new public-art mosaic mural this weekend

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 19, 2016

At 3 p.m. Saturday on Sesquicentennial Park’s pedestrian path, West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission officially will dedicate "Signa Rotae," Latin for "Wheel Signs" and the title of a mosaic mural by local artist Buddy Plumlee.

District 88 to host Options Fair to help soon-to-be grads in IEP, 504 plans

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2016

To help students anticipating transition needs after high school, District 88 will hold its 2016 Options Fair 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Oak Park and River Forest High School, 201 Scoville Ave. in Oak Park.

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Westmont schedules several Halloween season events

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 14, 2016

From a fang-tastic fair to forest haunts, five fun events are planned for this Halloween season, courtesy of the Village of Westmont, along with tips for a safe trick-or-treating experience for all ages.

Friends of Forest Preserve District has new board member

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 10, 2016

Brian Battle — longtime Wheaton resident, regular forest visitor and business leader — recently accepted a position on the board of directors for DuPage County's Friends of the Forest Preserve District, which is the district’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit support group.

Illinois state House candidate Holan sees no grounds for draining taxpayers

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 9, 2016

A triple endorsement — from a major newspaper, a business alliance and a family-oriented PAC — recently advanced candidate Heidi Holan’s footing as her campaign for a House seat as Illinois state representative in District 46 continues.

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Women of District 23 form alliance to support Lewis

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 1, 2016

Bhavna Sharma-Lewis has joined four women of diverse backgrounds and professions to co-chair the Women for Lewis coalition, supporting Republican candidate Seth Lewis who is vying for the District 23 state Senate seat.

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Westmont slates 95th-year gala for Nov. 10

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 1, 2016

With T-minus five years and counting down to a forthcoming centenary celebration for Westmont, Mayor Ron Gunter expressed both zeal and gratitude for assistance with this year’s 95th Anniversary celebration at Village Hall Nov. 10.

Venue change for Sept. 29 heart-centered event

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 28, 2016

The public is advised that — based on weather predictions — prizes and pressure screenings for World Heart Day in West Chicago will move to Pioneer Elementary School’s gymnasium from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 29 at 615 Kenwood Ave.

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Smith says Democrats' promises to freeze property taxes won't happen

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 26, 2016

Promising property tax freezes for the umpteenth time — 17, to be precise — Democratic lawmakers statewide plan on plastering the population with paper, and Michelle Smith, Senate Republican candidate from Dist. 49-Plainfield, isn’t buying it.

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Lewis: Expand workforce training, reform property taxes

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 21, 2016

Seth Lewis, Republican Senate candidate for Dist. 23-Bloomingdale, recently publicized his stance on the key issues of education and tax reform, advising constituents of his position as November’s election draws closer.

Holan adds up numbers for Illinois, urges reforms

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 21, 2016

“You cannot spend more than you have,” Republican Heidi Holan, Illinois House candidate from Dist. 46-Villa Park recently said via her website as she summarized the bottom line regarding Springfield’s now year-long revenue crisis.

Olsen co-hosts veterans' expo, blood drive

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2016

Soon after taking office in August, recently elected Rep. David Olsen, House Dist. 81, immersed himself in community activities, including a veterans’ event and blood drive in his jurisdiction, sponsoring the affairs with fellow legislators.

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State Senate candidate says legislators should forgo benefits

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2016

In response to recent news of Illinois banning retirement pensions for future elected county board members, Plainfield's Michelle Smith, the Republican candidate for state Senate in District 49, stated her position clearly with three words: “As they should!”