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Candidate Michelle Smith echoes need for change in Illinois

By Andy Jennings | Feb 11, 2016

In the wake of President Obama’s speech at the Illinois State Capital on Wednesday, Michelle Smith, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State Senate seat in the 49th District, spoke out on the need for change in her state.

Warrenville Committee of the Whole honors police officers at meeting

By Andy Jennings | Feb 10, 2016

The Warrenville Public Safety and Legislative Committee/Committee of the Whole acknowledged several officers for their hard work during its regular meeting Monday.

Downers Grove Environmental, Stormwater Committee meetings Thursday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 10, 2016

The Downers Grove Environmental Concerns Commission will hear two more green presentations from local businesses as part of its Green Business Initiative during the commission’s regular meeting 7 p.m. Thursday in the Village Hall Committee Room, 801 Burlington Ave.

Lombard Plan Commission to consider several code-deviation requests Monday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 10, 2016

The Lombard Plan Commission will consider several city-code deviations on signs and fences during its regular scheduled meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Village Hall Board Room, 255 East Wilson Ave.

DuPage County's new smartphone app aims to keep community connected

By Andy Jennings | Feb 10, 2016

DuPage County this week launched its Navigate DuPage app for smartphones to help residents stay informed on upcoming local events and news, share their thoughts and be more connected with county government.

Warrenville Bicyclist Commission to discuss 2016 Bike Rodeo Wednesday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will discuss this year’s upcoming Bike and Walk to School Day, including community outreach for the event, during its regular meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall Council Chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place.

Oak Brook tourism committee set to OK release of hotel-tax revenue

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The Oak Brook Hotel, Convention and Visitors Committee is expected to ratify the release of just over $70,000 in hotel tax revenues to the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau during its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Butler Government Center's Upper Level Conference Room.

St. Charles tax-abatement strategy saves residents millions in property taxes

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The City of St. Charles recently posted an editorial on its website that explains the long-term process that the local government has undergone to keep its portion of property taxes for residents at just 10 percent for the past six years.

Warrenville Police currently recruiting police officers

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The City of Warrenville currently is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer.

Oak Brook Plan Commission to discuss Clearwater development Thursday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 8, 2016

The Oak Brook Plan Commission will discuss several issues tied to the Clearwater mixed-use development at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Butler Government Center's Samuel E. Dean Board Room.

Lombard Promotion Committee to review Local Tourism Grant requests Tuesday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 8, 2016

The Lombard Community Promotion and Tourism Committee will review and approve several Local Tourism Grant applications at its regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall Community Room, 255 E. Wilson Ave.

Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission to develop '17 Work Plan at meeting

By Andy Jennings | Feb 8, 2016

The City of Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission will develop its fiscal 2017 Work Plan at its regular meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gallery Conference Room at City Hall, located, 28W701 Stafford Place.

Elk Grove trustees to consider service contracts at meeting

By Andy Jennings | Feb 4, 2016

The Elk Grove Board of Trustees will make final decisions on several contract bids for required services at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Board Room.

Magazine names DuPage No. 1 U.S. county for upward mobility

By Andy Jennings | Feb 4, 2016

American City and County magazine named DuPage County the nation’s No. 1 county for upward mobility -- the only county in the Midwest to make the list's top 10.

Lombard Community Relations Committee to discuss youth program's fate

By Andy Jennings | Feb 4, 2016

The Lombard Community Relations Committee is expected to make a decision on the fate of the Youth Leadership Program with Glenbard East for 2016 during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the Trustees' Conference Room at Village Hall, 255 East Wilson Ave.