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Downers Grove Environmental Concerns Commission meeting Thursday

By Andy Jennings | Dec 8, 2015

The Village of Downers Grove's Environmental Concerns Commission will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday in the Committee Room at Village Hall, 801 Burlington Ave.

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Kirk co-sponsors resolution to reaffirm U.S. sanctions against Iran

By Andy Jennings | Dec 8, 2015

While an international team develops its final report on Iran's nuclear capabilities as part of a multi-lateral agreement, U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-IL), Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Marco Rubio (R-FL) recently introduced a resolution to affirm the continuation of U.S. economic sanctions against Iran for sponsoring terrorism and other illegal activities.

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Cullerton: Rauner holding fuel-tax revenue 'hostage' during budget impasse

By Andy Jennings | Dec 8, 2015

Normally, revenue received by a state from fuel taxes is returned to municipalities throughout the state to cover the costs of products and services to keep the roads healthy and safe.

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Downers Grove Transportation and Parking Commission meeting Wednesday

By Andy Jennings | Dec 7, 2015

The Village of Downers Grove's Transportation and Parking Commission will hold a public meeting at 7 p.m. on Wednesday in the Council Chambers.

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Downers Grove Council to meet on Tuesday; web comments on agenda welcome

By Andy Jennings | Dec 7, 2015

The Village of Downers Grove will hold its regular public council meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Council Chambers.

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Downers Grove Village Plan Commission meeting tonight

By Andy Jennings | Dec 7, 2015

The Downers Grove Village Plan Commission will meet in the Village Council Chambers today at 7 p.m.

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Oak Brook fire, police commissioners hold special meeting

By Andy Jennings | Dec 4, 2015

The Oak Brook Board of Fire and Police Commissioners convened for a special meeting on Tuesday.

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Oak Brook Planned Development Commission meeting set for Thursday

By Andy Jennings | Dec 4, 2015

The Village of Oak Brook's Planned Development Commission will meet on Thursday to discuss and review several pending property-development projects.

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Oak Brook public hearing on 2016 budget plan set for Tuesday

By Andy Jennings | Dec 4, 2015

The Village of Oak Brook's president and Board of Trustees will hold a public hearing during the board's regular meeting on Tuesday to discuss the village’s proposed 2016 budget.

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Woodridge board passes 2016 budget that contains no property tax hike

By Andy Jennings | Dec 3, 2015

Woodridge Mayor William Murphy and the Board of Trustees recently met to discuss and approve the 2016 budget.

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Duckworth aims to fill Social Security recipients' wallets ahead of COLA-less 2016

By Andy Jennings | Dec 3, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) introduced the Seniors and Veterans Emergency (SAVE) Benefits Act on Tuesday to help senior citizens, military veterans and other Social Security benefit recipients financially through a one-time increase in benefits to help blunt the recent decision not to effect a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for Social Security beneficiaries in 2016.

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Foster, others concerned with 'dark pool trading' convince SEC to act

By Andy Jennings | Dec 3, 2015

Following calls for change by U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) and other members of the New Democrat Coalition Financial Services Task Force, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new rules recently to boost transparency for investors who use alternative trading systems (ATS), also known as "dark pool trading."

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Duckworth joins Durbin in legislative effort to close gun loophole in visa program

By Andy Jennings | Dec 3, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) said recently that she will introduce a House version of a bill introduced by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) that would prohibit foreign nationals who have not been fully vetted by U.S. intelligence agencies from purchasing firearms by eliminating a loophole in the Visa Waiver Program.

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Wheaton city manager to retire in April

By Andy Jennings | Dec 2, 2015

Wheaton City Manager Donald Rose recently informed the Mayor’s Office that he will retire effective April 30, 2016.

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Roselle commuter parking-lot permits go on sale next week

By Andy Jennings | Dec 2, 2015

The Village of Roselle will sell 2016 commuter parking-lot permits at Village Hall beginning on Tuesday by cash or check during normal business hours and online by credit card.

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House OKs financial-reform bills co-sponsored by Hultgren

By Andy Jennings | Dec 2, 2015

Four financial-reform bills co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently were passed by the House with bipartisan support.

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Durbin, others in Congress urge Obama to take executive action on gun violence

By Andy Jennings | Dec 1, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and 23 other senators recently urged President Obama to consider all possible options under his executive authority to target gun violence in the U.S.

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Tech company set to purchase, move into old Aurora library building

By Andy Jennings | Dec 1, 2015

The City of Aurora Finance Committee recently met to consider an agreement between the City of Aurora, the Aurora Public Library and Support Companies, LLC, in which Support Companies would purchase and revamp the old library building at 1 E. Benton St. in downtown Aurora.

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Study offers recommendations to reduce noise from O'Hare

By Andy Jennings | Dec 1, 2015

The Suburban O’Hare Commission (SOC) recently presented the results of a study, conducted by JDA Aviation Technology Solutions, seeking technical recommendations on how to reduce noise pollution coming from O’Hare International Airport (ORD) in response to concerns from surrounding residents and businesses.

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Bellock shares policy expertise at Healthcare Summit

By Andy Jennings | Dec 1, 2015

State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47), author of the renowned SMART Act, offered her input on health care policy at the recent Healthcare Summit in Washington, D.C., hosted by Women in Government.