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Oak Brook-based Configure One taking selling, processing orders to new levels

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2018

Oak Brook-based Configure One is on cloud nine regarding its CPQ (configure, price, quote) software's trajectory, having successfully leveraged the growing trend to cloud-based services since the turn of the 21st century.

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Anti-tax group wins some, loses some

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 26, 2017

A taxpayer advocacy group is celebrating recent victories in local referendums at the same time it has to lick its wounds from a few defeats.

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St. Charles puts brakes on downtown traffic

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 16, 2017

Citing safety for motorists and pedestrians alike, St. Charles Mayor Ray Rogina recently announced that IDOT has completed its authorization to lower the speed limit on Main Street, Illinois Route 64, with new signage planned.

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Hultgren joins League of Women Voters for forum

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 14, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) will take part in an informational question-and-answer session hosted by the League of Women Voters on April 18.

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HSD 86 referendum fails in Cook, DuPage

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 6, 2017

Constituents straddling county lines rejected a referendum in Tuesday’s election regarding Hinsdale School District 86, with a majority of voters opposing the proposal that would have authorized $76 million in bonds to be shared between two high schools.

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More Madigan-generated woes expected for Illinois, editorial board says

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 4, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

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Service Academy Day in St. Charles to offer information on military academies

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 29, 2017

U.S. Reps. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) are hosting a Service Academy Day from 9 a.m. to noon April 22 at St. Charles East High School for any students and their families interested in U.S. service academies.

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Christian group, community paper back Essendrop in U-46

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 25, 2017

In his campaign for at-large representative on the board of Illinois School District U-46, Enoch Essendrop recently gleaned a double endorsement from one organization and one publication — both supporting his platform based on positive reforms.

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State lawmakers accused of pay raise by committee

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 14, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are using a seemingly surreptitious way to give themselves pay raises: creating new and useless committees for which they are automatically paid an extra $10,326 as chairmen, a Chicago-based think tank is arguing.

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'True advocates' join forest preserve board

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2017

Lawyers Jennifer Martyn of Woodridge and Scott Hardek of Elmhurst have joined the board of directors of the Friends of the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, the district reported recently.

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'Pro-growth' candidate McNeily sees opportunities in Wheaton

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2017

Republican Robert "Bobby" McNeily is running for the Wheaton City Council on what he describes on a Facebook post as his "pro-growth" campaign.

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Watchdog group teaching residents investigative journalism techniques

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 12, 2017

An Illinois nonprofit investigative journalism group wants to train citizens to learn how to keep an eye on government.

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Breuder vs. College of DuPage motions yield split results

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 6, 2017

Dissent, dismissal and partial denial delineated the latest judicial response to a dispute between Robert Breuder and the College of DuPage when a Federal Court issued its ruling March 1, Edgar County Watchdogs divulged recently.

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Ramey gains supervisor slot in Wayne Township primary

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 1, 2017

A lively campaign punctuated by strong competition has paid off for Randy Ramey, who won his party’s nomination for the position of Wayne Township supervisor in Feb. 28’s Republican primary and expressed gratitude via social media.

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Edgar County Watchdogs wants state Supreme Court to toss case related to COD scandals

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 27, 2017

The Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) and other defendants in a legal case related to the scandal-plagued College of Dupage (COD) recently filed multiple Prayer for Leave to Appeal briefs with the Illinois Supreme Court to have the case thrown out. 

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Watershed planning set for Feb. 23; comments accepted through March 9

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 22, 2017

Seeking public input, DuPage County has scheduled a public meeting regarding the St. Joseph Creek noon to 1 p.m. tomorrow, Feb. 23, in room 3500B of the County Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.

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Dusza urges Winfield voters to re-elect him, fellow incumbents

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 22, 2017

From tending to snowstorm cleanup to managing everyday tasks, John Dusza, current Winfield Township highway commissioner and GOP candidate for re-election, wants to continue serving his townspeople and asks constituents to re-elect him on Feb. 28.

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Westmont Fire Department attains top ISO rank

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

Calling the fire department’s new Class 1 ISO rating 'an honor for the village of Westmont,' Mayor Ron Gunter recently expressed pride in Westmont’s top-notch emergency services and acknowledged the positive impact on local residents.

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Smith cites skills, sustainability in bid for Winfield re-election

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 20, 2017

With a long list of local civic achievements, Republican Dona Smith — running for re-election as Winfield Township supervisor — brings her reputation of experience to the table in preparation for the Feb. 28 primary election.

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St. Charles prepares for Restaurant Week, small business celebration

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 19, 2017

Over three dozen local eateries participating in St. Charles’ upcoming Restaurant Week will honor special discount coupons Feb. 27 to March 3, city officials recently announced, letting guests support local businesses while enjoying their meals.