Dupage Policy Journal

Three finalists named for COD board president

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | May 5, 2019

The College of DuPage (COD) Board of Trustees announced the names of three finalists in the search for the next board president.

Lawsuit filed to stop District 200 from building new school

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Aug 12, 2018

DuPage Watchdog founder Jan Shaw has filed a lawsuit to prevent the District 200 School Board from building a new school without the referendum required.

GOP candidate Mazzochi appointed to 47th House District

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jul 23, 2018

College of DuPage (COD) Board of Trustees Chairman Deanne Mazzochi has been chosen to replace state Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) in the 47th House District seat.

Illinois DCFS stresses importance of water safety

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 14, 2018

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is working with the Bolingbrook Park District and the Village of Bolingbrook to promote water safety.

Kinzler says a state property tax would cause more people to move elsewhere

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | May 17, 2018

Jay Kinzler, a Republican from Glen Ellyn vying against Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) in the 46th District, said a statewide property tax recently proposed by a Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago speaker is a bad idea.

Voters agree to $136.6 million bond sale for improvements at Downers Grove high schools

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 22, 2018

Voters in Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove approved a plan to issue $136.6 million in bonds Tuesday, with 62 percent of voters supporting the measure.

Maercker schools get voters' OK for $28 million bond sale

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 22, 2018

Westmont-based Maercker Elementary District 60 will be selling $28 million in bonds after approximately 61 percent of those voting in Tuesday's referendum said yes to the proposal that will enhance two of the districts oldest buildings.

Stella wins 11th Congressional District GOP Primary

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 21, 2018

Nick Stella won the recent primary election to become the Republican nominee for the 11th Congressional District.

Seth Lewis wants change in 23rd District -- and in Illinois

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 20, 2018

Republican Seth Lewis is running against incumbent Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) for the 23rd District's state Senate seat next fall.

Smith says she understands middle-class families' struggles in 84th House District run

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Mar 20, 2018

Republican Patty Smith is challenging incumbent Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) in November for the 84th State House District; both were unopposed in the primary.

GOP Dist. 49 state Senate candidate backs latest Rauner budget plan

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 18, 2016

Michelle Smith, the Republican candidate for the Illinois State Senate Dist. 49 seat, is backing Gov. Bruce Rauner's latest budget plan, unveiled on Wednesday, especially the elements pertaining to education.

DuPage residents urged to sign up for Smart911 service

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 6, 2016

DuPage County is encouraging residents to sign up for a safety service that enhances the information a regular 911 call can provide, which in turn could lead to faster emergency response times.

DuPage County launches survey on workforce needs

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 6, 2016

Choose DuPage, an organization devoted to promoting DuPage County economic development, recently teamed up with real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle to gain insight on ideal conditions desired by today's workforce.

Gambs seeks spot on College of DuPage board

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 7, 2015

Matt Gambs of Naperville, an executive for one of Chicago's largest banks and the former CEO of Diamond Bank, is one of 12 candidates running for a position on the College of DuPage (COD) Board of Trustees.