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Elmhurst Finance Committee will pass water savings on to customers

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 14, 2016

The Elmhurst Finance, Council Affairs and Administrative Services Committee (FCAAS) will discuss its recommendations regarding the water services rate reduction from DuPage Water Commission Monday.

West Chicago Infrastructure Committee discusses road maintenance at meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 8, 2016

The West Chicago Infrastructure Committee approved a deadline extension to the Community Development Commission agreement on the Wood Street Reconstruction Project at its regular meeting on Feb. 4.

Booming Bolingbrook a bright spot in the Land of Lincoln

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 20, 2016

Longtime Bolingbrook Mayor Roger C. Claar gave his 30th annual “State of the Village” presentation last week in front an enthusiastic crowd of approximately 800 Bolingbrook Chamber of Commerce members and citizens.

Elmhurst City Council to tackle rates, services at tonight's meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 4, 2016

The Elmhurst City Council will hear a presentation by Metro Paramedics and take up several agenda items at its first meeting of 2016 at 7:30 p.m. today in City's Hall Council Chambers, 209 N. York St.

West Chicago City Council to observe Stalker Awareness Month tonight

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 4, 2016

The City of West Chicago City Council will present a proclamation on the city's participation in National Stalker Awareness Month during its regularly scheduled meeting at 7 p.m. today in Council Chambers, 475 Main Street.

Carol Stream Fire, Police Commissioners Board mulls job candidates

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 18, 2015

The Village of Carol Stream recently held a special meeting of the Fire and Police Commissioners Board.

Lombard trustees consider new traffic, zoning ordinances

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 10, 2015

The Village of Lombard’s Board of Trustees recently held a meeting at Village Hall.

Wheaton unfunded firefighters pension debt doubles

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 9, 2015

The pension fund for Wheaton firefighters is now underfunded by more than $10 million, a deficit that’s nearly doubled over the past 10 years, according to a report released by the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Oak Brook’s Sports Core Planning Committee discusses site's future

By LocalLabs News Service | Dec 7, 2015

The Village of Oak Brook’s Sports Core Long Range Planning Committee held its regular meeting recently at the Butler Government Center.

Warrenville sets hearing on proposed storage building

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 10, 2015

The city of Warrenville will hold a public information meeting Nov. 19, inviting input concerning the proposal from Warrenville Park District on constructing a storage facility in the southwest corner of Summerlakes Park.

Foster votes with House majority for Surface Transportation Extension Act

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 30, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) voted on Tuesday with a House majority for H.R. 3819, the Surface Transportation Extension Act of 2015, which extends funding authorization for road-infrastructure projects through Nov. 20. “While I would have preferred this to be a long-term transportation bill, funding for road-construction projects must continue to flow to the states before the construction season is over,” Foster said.

Lipinski unveils $3.2 million grant to improve safety at Midway

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 3, 2015

Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL), a senior member on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, said Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded Midway Airport a $3.2 million grant to improve airport safety.

Hultgren issues statement involving shooting of Fox Lake officer

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 3, 2015

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) issued a statement today regarding the shooting of Lt. Charles Joseph Gliniewicz, the Fox Lake police officer who was killed in the line of duty this week.

Road projects begin in Lombard

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 11, 2015

Asphalt resurfacing, paving and patching is underway on St. Charles Road from Westmore-Meyers Road to Grace Street and on Grace Street from Prairie Avenue to Ash Street in the village of Lombard.Nightly lane closures will be necessary.

Bill to raise PANDAS-disorder awareness signed into law

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 10, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton's (D-Dist. 23) Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal Infections (PANDAS) legislation was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner on Friday.

Westmont continues work on village strategic plan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 6, 2015

The village of Westmont said Wednesday that efforts to develop a village strategic plan are continuing.

Lemont property tax assessment appeal seminar slated for Aug. 18

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 6, 2015

Taxpayers will have a chance to ask Cook County staff specific questions.

Hultgren supports Student Success Act

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) indicated Wednesday that he supports passage of the Student Success Act. The legislation gives state and local officials the ability to set school curriculum and measure academic success through reforms to the No Child Left Behind Act.

Hultgren slams taxes on health insurance, medical devices

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 23, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) submitted a letter to the editor of the Northwest Herald that was published on Friday. In the piece, Hultgren argues that sound tax policy is "a tool often wielded to avert or incentivize certain behaviors." He specifically referred to the Affordable Care Act and that Washington's reason for taxing health insurance plans and medical devices was to make health care more affordable.

Legislative Advisory Council convenes first meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 19, 2015

More than 40 residents attended the first meeting of the Legislative Advisory Council June 17 at the DeVry University Campus in Downers Grove.

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