Dupage Policy Journal

Village of Hinsdale to begin new electric rate negotiations

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 3, 2015

According to a recent announcement from the Village of Hinsdale, the area has decided to enter negotiations to adjust the community’s electric rate.

Leaders protect local revenues

By Amanda Rupp | Feb 26, 2015

DuPage County mayors David Brummel (Warrenville), Bullwinkel (Villa Park), Craig (Hanover Park), and Veenstra (Addison) recently met at the latest budget address to defend local revenues. Gov. Rauner’s budget address discussed the governor’s proposal as well as local revenues.

Lisle Township highway commissioner to retire

By Amanda Rupp | Feb 25, 2015

Chuck Clarke, highway commissioner of Lisle Township, said this week that he will retire on Saturday. Clarke first began working for Lisle Township in 1972. For eight years, he was an elected township trustee.

Only one trustee opposes president’s severance package

By Amanda Rupp | Feb 25, 2015

Only one member of the Board of Trustees at the College of Dupage voted against the $760,000 early retirement package for the college’s controversial President Robert Breuder. Over 300 lawmakers and taxpayers attended the quarrelsome meeting.

Tuskegee NEXT project fundraiser to be held at DuPage Airport

By Amanda Rupp | Feb 24, 2015

Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin said on Monday that they are holding a fundraiser for the Tuskegee NEXT 2025 Project.