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Schaumburg president appointed to National League of Cities committee

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 2, 2015

Al Larson, the president of the Village of Schaumburg, was recently appointed to the National League of Cities (NLC) 2015 Transportation and Infrastructure Services Policy and Advocacy Committee.

Cullerton: College priority is education, not golden parachutes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 30, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) expressed his outrage over the “golden parachute” given to College of DuPage President Robert Breuder.

Hultgren sponsors bill to reauthorize Export-Import Bank of the United States

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently joined 57 colleagues in co-sponsoring the Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act, which would reauthorize a key financing tool for manufacturers and suppliers in Illinois for five years.

School board election cycle would change under proposed legislation

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) recently sponsored a bill that would move school board elections to popular election cycles.

County offering scholarships to low-income students

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

The DuPage County Department of Community Services is offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential.

Elmhurst Quarry project approved

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

The city of Elmhurst and DuPage County recently approved a project to provide 100-year rainfall flood protection for 76 homes north of the Union Pacific tracks between York Street and the Elmhurst Quarry.

Bellock sworn in as 2015 state director for Women In Government

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-IL) was recently sworn in as the 2015 state director for Women In Government at the 21st Annual State Directors’ and 11th Biennial First Term Legislators’ Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Narcan program saves suspected overdose victim

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

Officers from the Naperville Police Department, as part of the DuPage County Narcan Program (DNP), recently used a nasal dose of Narcan to revive a suspected overdose victim.

Foster nominates 18 students for U.S. Service Academies

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) announced his nominations for the U.S. Services Academies on Thursday.

Westmont sets dates for Coffee with the Mayor events

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

BodyWestmont, Illinois, Mayor Ron Gunter recently announced the next “Coffee with the Mayor” events, which will be held on Feb. 21 at Citrus Restaurant and March 28 at Golden Basket Restaurant.

Naperville police to increase enforcement of drunk driving over Super Bowl Weekend

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

BodySpecial patrols will be conducted by the Naperville Police as part of a Super Bowl Weekend crackdown on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators.

DuPage County seeking deputy coroner

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

Applications are currently being accepted by DuPage County Coroner Richard A.

Bensenville sees debt rating upgrade

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

The Village of Bensenville’s General Obligation Unlimited Tax (GOULT) debt rating was recently upgraded by Moody’s Investors Services to Aa3 from A1.

New legislation could allow bankruptcy protection for municipalities

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

Legislation filed this week by State Representative Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) would make Illinois the 25th state to allow municipalities to seek bankruptcy protections under the U.S.

Aurora announces electronic recycling dates

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

The city of Aurora recently announced its first four electronic recycling dates for 2015.

Village of Westmont Coat Drive has record year

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

The Village of Westmont's Coat Drive had a record year.

Westmont Public Library to hold Tax Talk

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 28, 2015

Tax Talk will be held at the Westmont Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m.Tax Talk will be held at the Westmont Public Library from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 28.