Dupage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) and several Democratic House colleagues on Tuesday announced the creation of the Transgender Equality Task Force, which aims to identify roadblocks to equality for transgender citizens, and will shepherd legislation and other initiatives to tear down such roadblocks.

Love Street water-main project in Elk Grove running ahead of schedule

The Village of Elk Grove said this week that the Love Street water-main project has been progressing ahead of schedule.

Partisan actions dampen Assembly spirits after progress made on budget

The Illinois General Assembly recently convened in an effort to make progress toward resolving a budget impasse that's been raging since July.

Foster takes bus ride in Aurora as transportation-funding bill tweaked

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) recently met up with Aurora officials and Pace Suburban Bus Service executives to ride the transit service's new Route 530.

Rauner agrees to compromise, raises income threshold for CCAP aid

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently issued a statement announcing his decision to amend an emergency rule he handed down earlier in the year that lowered the income threshold for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) eligibility.

Hultgren receives Healthcare Leadership Council award

By Andy Jennings | Nov 18, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) received a “Champion of Healthcare Innovation” award late last week from the Healthcare Leadership Council (HLC), a group of executives from U.S. health care companies and groups.

Two revived state tax initiatives expected to help create jobs

By Andy Jennings | Nov 18, 2015

The Governor’s Office said late last week that it will revive two tax initiatives that will help create jobs in the state, thanks to recent bipartisan compromises between Gov. Bruce Rauner and state legislators.

Cunningham, others ask Congress to sanction CSX over rail problems

By Andy Jennings | Nov 18, 2015

State Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Dist. 18) joined other local government leaders in asking the Illinois congressional delegation to hold CSX fully accountable for several rail-related issues reported in Mount Greenwood and Evergreen Park.

Aurora Regional Chamber receives Hiring Our Heroes award

The Aurora Regional Chamber of Commerce recently received the 3-Star Chamber of Valor Award from Hiring Our Heroes, a group that helps veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses find employment.

Downers Grove to host ComEd town hall meeting Thursday

Downers Grove will host a ComEd town hall meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday at the Public Works Building, 5101 Walnut Avenue.

Lipinski, staff hosting several events for Third District residents

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Dist. 3) and his staff will be busy during the next few weeks, hosting a Veterans Fair, a town hall meeting and two Senior Fairs in the Third Congressional District.

Durbin promotes citizenship-loan programs to help immigrants prosper

Illinois has become home to more and more lawful permanent residents (LPRs) who are eligible to naturalize, but who have yet to do so, U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) visited Second Federal Credit Union’s Brighton Park location late last week to discuss citizenship-loan products the institution is now offering.

Lombard officials celebrate new Metra pedestrian tunnel at train station

New tunnel cost $7,845,100 to construct, with village contributing $294,000.

Sandack slams veto-override attempt on Child Care Assistance Program bill

State lawmaker says House Democrats are engaging in "gotcha politics."

Sewer work closed Aurora intersection for part of weekend

Both lanes at the intersection of Montgomery Road and Farnsworth Avenue in Aurora were closed for part of the weekend to accommodate sewer-maintenance work. During the closure, all eastbound and westbound traffic was detoured to Fifth Avenue via Hill Avenue and Farnsworth Avenue.

Warrenville urges state to release collected revenue to local governments