Dupage Policy Journal

House lawmakers from both parties presented a list of legislative principles to bolster the retirement security of today’s working families and ensure that retirement advisers work toward their clients’ best interests.

U.S. lawmakers seek regional designation for Chicago Ebola facility

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL), along with the rest of the Illinois Congressional Delegation, urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in a recent letter to designate the Chicago Ebola Response Network (CERN) as a regional Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) treatment center.

West Chicago seeks community input on new housing initiative

The City of West Chicago is partnering with the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP), Metropolitan Mayors Caucus (MMC) and the Metropolitan Planning Council (MPC) to coordinate on shared housing needs through a project called Homes for a Changing Region.

Lombard firefighters' donation to help pay for cancer patients' wigs

As October ended, the good works of the Village of Lombard's firefighters remained a vivid memory. The hard-working firefighters recently presented a $2,465 check to Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital’s Cancer Care Center, which will assist with the purchase of wigs for women who have lost their hair during cancer treatment.

Kirk holds hearing on corruption, whistleblower abuse at Hines VA Hospital

By Andy Jennings | Nov 10, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) hosted a field hearing late last week at the Everett McKinley Dirksen Federal Courthouse in Chicago with several local whistleblowers to examine the alleged culture of corruption and misconduct at the Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital in Hines, Illinois.

Warrenville to celebrate reopening of Williams Road Bridge on Saturday

By Andy Jennings | Nov 10, 2015

The City of Warrenville will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Saturday at 9 a.m. to celebrate the reopening of the Williams Road Bridge after an eight-month reconstruction project, which was finished on schedule.

Illinois Street to be closed for construction

By Andy Jennings | Nov 10, 2015

The city of St. Charles has announced that Illinois Street, between First Street and Riverside Avenue, will be closed to all through traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday.

Cullerton bill would let DuPage County Board cut several appointed positions

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Dist. 23) introduced legislation recently that would allow the DuPage County Board to dissolve several appointed positions to streamline government and save taxpayers more than $100 million over the next 20 years.

Durbin, Illinois AG seek debt relief for students defrauded by Corinthian College

Joseph Smith, a special master appointed by the U.S. Department of Education (ED) to oversee the federal student debt-relief process for former Corinthian College students, met on Friday in Chicago with several of these students, who are now overwhelmed by student-loan debt.

Quigley bill aims to give residents near airports a say in flight-path decisions

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) late last week introduced the FAA Community Accountability Act, which aims to provide local communities with a voice in the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) decision-making process regarding flight paths.

Hultgren aims to ensure transportation-funding bill covers suburban projects

During a recent debate on the House floor concerning the Surface Transportation Reauthorization and Reform Act of 2015, which passed the House on Thursday, U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) secured a commitment from Bill Shuster (R-PA), chairman of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, to focus efforts on funneling federal transportation dollars to suburban areas.

Warrenville considers rezoning property for therapeutic equestrian use

A notice of public hearing was released this week, informing the public that a public hearing before the Planning Commission of the city of Warrenville will be held Nov. 19.

Bellock gives residents chance to respond to state budget

State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) hosted a town hall meeting in Oak Brook this week to discuss the state’s budget.

DuPage County plans biking, walking paths near Elgin-O'Hare Expressway

Along with support from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, DuPage County has a development project in place to create a plan for assessing and improving conditions and facilities for biking and walking in the areas surrounding the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway.

Illinois job numbers reflect concerning trends