Dupage Policy Journal

Local Government

WEST CHICAGO POLICE DEPARTMENT: Impaired Driving is Scary: West Chicago is Cracking Down on Drunk and Drugged Driving

By Press release submission | Oct 22, 2019

The West Chicago Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun.

Politics

Madigan, ComEd and Illinois’ Bi-Partisan Combine Under Fire

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Ives: “I spoke against it. I voted against it. I don’t shy away from standing up to the special interests and the big government politicians in either party.”

From Kendall County Times

Florida Sen. Rubio coming to Illinois Friday for Oberweis congressional fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | 1 day ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is slated to welcome U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) on Friday for a fundraiser as part of his 14th Congressional District run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville).

Politics

U.S. Rep. Crenshaw endorses Ives in her 6th District run to unseat Casten

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering voters another reason for supporting Jeanne Ives in her run against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

Local Government

Rep. Grant holds property tax seminar for DuPage County residents

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) welcomed scores of residents from her 42nd District to a recent property tax seminar at the Wheaton Library.

Local Government

Rep. Mazzochi earns Friend of Infrastructure Award from TFIC

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

The Transportation For Illinois Coalition (TFIC) has awarded state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) with its Friend of Infrastructure Award.

Community

123 living veterans in Will County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in Will County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 123, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Cass School District 63 Board of Education met October 8

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2019

Cass School District 63 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 8.

Cass School District 63 Board of Education met August 20

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2019

Cass School District 63 Board of Education met Tuesday, Aug. 20.

Cass School District 63 Board of Education met October 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2019

Cass School District 63 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 15.

Bloomingdale School District 13 Board of Education met October 7

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 21, 2019

Bloomingdale School District 13 Board of Education met Monday, Oct. 7.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Collecting Items for Local Breast Cancer Patients

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

IllinState Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is collecting new knitted hats, wool socks and buff headbands for local breast cancer patients in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas-Backed Law Curbs Prescription Price Hikes, Cracks Down on Big Pharmaceutical Corporations

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

A new law backed by state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, will manage spikes in prescription drug costs and rein in pharmaceutical companies’ efforts to skyrocket costs.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Legislative News from Rep. Grant Wehrli held on Oct 16

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

A respected news source revealed that since taking her seat on Illinois’ highest court in 2006, Illinois Supreme Court Justice Anne Burke, wife of federally-indicted Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, has heard and ruled on at least 10 cases involving parties that were clients of her husband’s law firm.

Local Government

Islamist expert: Casten, Grasso should be held accountable for validating Muslim center that hosts promoters of hate

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 21, 2019

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso and other local officials need to be held accountable by voters over their recent visits to a Muslim center that hosts Islamist leaders who preach hate against Jewish people and war against the United States, according to a Chicago official with the Counter-Islamist Grid (CIG).

Local Government

BLOOMINGDALE PARK DISTRICT: Westlake Park shoreline restoration

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Westlake Park lake is currently undergoing shoreline restoration work. Below is a summary of the work.

Politics

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Hosts Environmental Awareness Discussion Panel

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2019

Mussman Hosts Environmental Awareness Discussion Panel

Community

152 living veterans in DuPage County have earned Purple Heart, Medal of Honor or POW Medal

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2019

The number of living Purple Heart, Medal of Honor, or POW Medal recipients in DuPage County, Illinois for fiscal year 2017 was 152, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

From Will County Gazette

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 85: Connor-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Prescription Price Hikes, Pharmaceutical Industry Now Law

By Press release submission | 2 days ago

Connor-Backed Legislation Cracking Down on Prescription Price Hikes, Pharmaceutical Industry Now Law

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel proving to be a tenacious campaign fundraiser in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 4 days ago

Illinois Republican Congressional candidate Ted Gradel recently announced that his 14th District campaign raised $263,854 in the third quarter, positioning him as the field's top GOP candidate in terms of fundraising from individual donors.