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Huffman retires as deputy chief of St. Charles police department

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Steven Huffman, deputy chief of administration of the St. Charles Police Department, announced his retirement, effective Aug. 21.

Elk Grove delivers O'Hare comment cards to FAA

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Village of Elk Grove officials recently joined residents in delivering nearly 2,000 comment cards collected by the village and volunteers to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Overnight closures set for Roselle this weekend on I-390

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Overnight, full-roadway closures with detours are scheduled this weekend on I-390 (former Elgin-O'Hare Expressway) between Roselle and Meacham roads, in Roselle.

Kotowski sponsors bill funding Illinois' Monetary Award Program

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-IL) on Wednesday sponsored legislation to invest in Illinois students and prioritize higher education by funding the Monetary Award Program (MAP).

College of DuPage to vote on initiating president's termination tomorrow

By Mark Reccek | Aug 19, 2015

The College of DuPage will vote on initiating termination proceedings against President Robert Breuder tomorrow at 5 p.m. in a two-hour executive session.

Melanie McCarthy welcomed as Warrenville's new postmaster

By Mark Reccek | Aug 19, 2015

Warrenville Mayor David Brummel on Aug. 14 welcomed new United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster Melanie McCarthy.

Naperville Chamber of Commerce provides update on Home Rule Sales Tax

By Mark Reccek | Aug 19, 2015

Nicki Anderson of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday provided an update on last week's meeting concerning the Home Rule Sales Tax.

DuPage County kicking off Back to School Safety Strategy

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba is calling for zero tolerance when it comes to driving in school zones as children return to school.

Warrenville 2015 Mayor's Fitness Challenge draws to a close

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The Warrenville 2015 Mayor's Fitness Challenge has ended.

DuPage County creates index to protect against West Nile Virus

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The DuPage County Health Department has created a Personal Protection Index (PPI) that will inform residents of the amount of West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in the county, as well as recommended protective measures.

Elmhurst requests streetscape plan for North York Corridor

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The City of Elmhurst has submitted a request for proposal to complete a streetscape plan for the North York Corridor.

Illinois Sen. McGuire speaks against closure of Lockport Gallery

By Mark Reccek | Aug 17, 2015

State Sen. Pat McGuire (D-IL) on Aug. 13 spoke out against the closing of the Illinois State Museum and its Lockport Gallery.

Downers Grove long-range planning meeting on tap for Tuesday

By Mark Reccek | Aug 17, 2015

The Village of Downers Grove will hold its next long-range planning meeting Tuesday, Aug. 18.

Itasca to celebrate 125th anniversary Aug. 30

By Mark Reccek | Aug 17, 2015

Itasca's 125th Celebration is on the books for Aug. 30. and will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Itaska Historical Depot Museum.

Hultgren to host public forum on transportation, technology on Thursday

By Mark Reccek | Aug 17, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) will host a Community Leadership Forum on Transportation and Technology 10 a.m. to noon on Thursday at Plainfield Village Hall, 22401 W. Lockport St., Plainfield.

Lombard begins annual fire hydrant maintenance

By Mark Reccek | Aug 16, 2015

Village of Lombard Department of Public Works crews have begun performing annual fall fire hydrant maintenance.

Quigley, others in House call for targeted measures to fight AIDS

By Mark Reccek | Aug 14, 2015

U.S. Reps. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) and Richard Hanna (R-NY) sent a letter, also signed by 21 other colleagues, on Tuesday to Ambassador Deborah Birx at the Office of the Global AIDS Coordinator, urging her to continue prioritizing evidence-based HIV prevention to help control the AIDS epidemic.