Dupage Policy Journal

Lombard trustees to discuss service contracts at Thursday meeting

By Andy Jennings | Jan 5, 2016

The Village of Lombard Board of Trustees will consider snow-removal and other service contracts at its first meeting of 2016 at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Village Hall Board Room, 255 East Wilson Ave.

Wheaton Housing Commission discusses programs for needy residents

By Andy Jennings | Jan 5, 2016

A recent meeting of the Wheaton Housing Commission included a presentation by Habitat for Humanity.

St. Charles Plan Commission to review Prairie Center proposal tonight

By Andy Jennings | Jan 5, 2016

The St. Charles Plan Commission will review a redevelopment plan for the St. Charles Mall site during its first meeting of 2016 at 7 p.m. today in City Council Chambers, 2 East Main Street.

Lombard Historical Commission discusses Railroad/Prairie Path project

By Andy Jennings | Jan 4, 2016

The Village of Lombard Historical Commission held its first meeting of 2016 today at Village Hall, during which commission members discussed the Chicago, Aurora and Elgin Elective Railroad/Prairie Path.

Lombard Transportation Committee to discuss stop signs at tonight's meeting

By Andy Jennings | Jan 4, 2016

With several pending traffic-safety issues on the agenda, including stop signs and snow storage, the Lombard Public Safety and Transportation Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Lorraine G. Gerhardt Community Room at Village Hall, 255 East Wilson Avenue.

Eagle Scout to be honored at tonight's St. Charles City Council meeting

By Andy Jennings | Jan 4, 2016

Featuring presentations from a local Eagle Scout and the introduction of a minor-league hockey franchise in the area, the St. Charles City Council will hold its first regular meeting of 2016 at 7 p.m. today in Council Chambers, 2 E. Main Street.

Preliminary floodplain map includes Willow Street, Bryn Mawr in Itasca

By Andy Jennings | Dec 28, 2015

The Village of Itasca has been closely following work by DuPage County, the Illinois State Water Survey (ISWS) and FEMA as they update the Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) and the Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for DuPage County.

Warrenville City Council OKs tax levy, Breme Drive parking ordinance

By Andy Jennings | Dec 28, 2015

The Warrenville City Council held its regular meeting recently at City Hall.

Downers Grove approves new Historic Preservation Ordinance

By Andy Jennings | Dec 25, 2015

In an effort to streamline the process of designating certain zones for historic preservation, the Village of Downers Grove introduced and approved a new Historic Preservation Ordinance at a recent Village Council meeting.

DuPage County seeks grant proposals for water-improvement projects

By Andy Jennings | Dec 25, 2015

DuPage County Stormwater Management currently is seeking grant proposals for projects aimed at improving and preserving the community's streams and rivers, as well as managing stormwater flows in and around them.

Carol Stream Police Pension Fund Board discusses Rauner's proposed initiative

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

Led by President John Numrich, the Carol Stream Police Pension Fund Board held its regular meeting recently.

West Chicago seeks director for community health initiative

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

City of West Chicago community leaders have issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the purposes of identifying and hiring a director for the Healthy West Chicago Community Project.

Schaumburg property owners have until Jan. 8 to appeal valuations

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

Schaumburg residents and other property owners have been informed that they have until Jan. 8, 2016, to submit any appeals on the assessed value of their property. If a property owner believes an assessed value is too high, he or she can appeal through the Cook County Board of Review Office.

Elmhurst City Council meets in executive session

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

The Elmhurst City Council held its regular meeting on Monday.

Elmhurst fire chief to retire early next year

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

Wrapping up a 30-year career as an Elmhurst Firefighter, Chief Jeff Bacidore has announced his retirement from the Elmhurst Fire Department, effective Feb. 5, 2016.

Wheaton City Council meets to discuss downtown redevelopment plan

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

The Wheaton City Council held a special meeting recently regarding the city’s Downtown Redevelopment Project.

Bensenville trustees discuss plan to buy land, job fair for new Jewel

By Andy Jennings | Dec 24, 2015

The Village of Bensenville Board of Trustees recently held its regular meeting.

Lombard opens revamped Hammerschmidt Commuter Lot

By Andy Jennings | Dec 23, 2015

With an expansion project having been completed, the Village of Lombard reopened the Hammerschmidt Commuter Lot downtown this week.

Cullerton calls for budget solution as social-service cuts weigh on needy

By Andy Jennings | Dec 23, 2015

With more organizations forced to curtail services to senior citizens because of the Illinois state budget impasse, State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Dist. 23) recently spent time delivering meals to elderly residents in Glendale Heights as part of a program sponsored by the DuPage Senior Citizens’ Council -- a program, like many, hit by budget cuts.