Dupage Policy Journal

Silverado Grill’s Jack Island to become an Elmhurst chamber hall of famer

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 4, 2018

Jack Island, owner of the Silverado Grill on Spring Road, will be inducted into the Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) Civic Hall of Fame for his contributions to the chamber and the Elmhurst community at large.

Glen Ellyn Park District residents to see dip in property taxes

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 4, 2018

Property taxes for Glen Ellyn Park District residents will fall for the second year in a row thanks to the retirement of bonds that will see an estimated average decrease of 22 percent on 2017 tax bills.

Elmhust chamber to honor Brewpoint Coffee as its business of the year

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jan 2, 2018

The Elmhurst Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ECCI) has named Brewpoint Coffee its A.J. “Toche” Terrones Business of the Year Award for 2017 for its contributions to the chamber and the community, a recent chamber release said.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives slams Rauner during appearance on southern Illinois radio show

By Caitlin Nordahl | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), who is vying for the Republican nomination for governor, recently criticized Gov. Bruce Rauner’s performance and vowed to focus on Illinois’ fiscal situation if elected during an appearance on southern Illinois' Newsradio WJPF with Tom Miller.

Wheaton marketer calls new Illinois license plate the worst in America

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 4, 2017

A copywriter at Wheaton’s Ivor Andrew marketing agency recently dubbed Illinois’ new license plate the worst in the country based on typography, functionality and concept in a post on Medium.

Roskam presents app challenge award to Hinsdale Central senior

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 1, 2017

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Sixth District) recently presented Hinsdale Central High School senior Joy Chen with the second place award in Illinois' 6th Congressional District Congressional App Challenge for her app Accessivote, a Nov. 22 release from Roskam's office said.

Bensenville invites children to skate with Santa at annual event

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 29, 2017

The Village of Bensenville has ice-skating holiday events for the whole family on Dec. 17 at Edge Ice Arena, 735 E Jefferson St., according to an announcement.

Hultgren condemns Philippine president for threat of ban to the country

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 28, 2017

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Rep. James McGovern (D-MA), co-chairs the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, condemned Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte for threatening to ban them from the county, according to a recent statement.

Bensenville parks has Polar Express ready to roll

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 27, 2017

The Bensenville Park District will bring the magic of the classic holiday story "The Polar Express" to life for children with train ride aboard the park district's Polar Express train ride on Dec. 10 and 16, the park district said in a release.

Businesses, groups come together to help DuPagePads add to housing options for homeless

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 27, 2017

DuPagePads recently received funding and generous donations from area businesses and organizations to open 12 new supportive housing apartment units to help homeless individuals find housing, safety and stability, the Greater Oak Brook Chamber of Commerce said in a release.

Lisle-based Navistar names new senior vice president for parts

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 16, 2017

Lisle-based Navistar International Corp. recently promoted Joe Kory, its vice president for supply chain, to senior vice president for parts.

Roskam says House plan will fix 'broken tax code'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 15, 2017

Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) recently defended the proposed Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, arguing in an article Crain’s Chicago Business that the legislation will increase deductions for most families in his district and reduce taxes for all tax brackets.

Downers Grove South job mentoring program to give students a taste of the real world

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 13, 2017

Downers Grove area businesses interested in mentoring high school students can contact the Downers Grove South High School (DGS) job-shadowing program, which is currently seeking a variety of professionals, the school said in a release.

Breen withholds gubernatorial endorsement for now

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 4, 2017

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) doesn't plan to vote without a ballot.

No rest for Lisle police as Labor Day DUI efforts pay off

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 23, 2017

A Lisle Police Department boost in early-morning patrols on the days surrounding Labor Day resulted in four DUI arrests and 44 total citations this year, according to the village.

Lisle vehicle repair, service staff honored for accreditation efforts

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 23, 2017

Lisle's Public Works Fleet Services staff has again earned the National Institute of Automotive Service Excellence’s (ASE) Blue Seal of Excellence, an honor distinguishing repair and service staff for high levels of accreditation, according to a press release.