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Hultgren co-sponsors legislation that targets world hunger

By Mark Reccek | Oct 20, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) said late last week that he is co-sponsoring the Global Food Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1567 aims to reduce global hunger by achieving food security and improving nutrition, especially for women and children in Third World nations.

Wheaton hearing on Tuesday to address pursuit of flood-relief grant

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

DuPage County will host a public hearing on Tuesday regarding a grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. at the county's JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Road, room 1-500B in Wheaton.

Wheaton College hosts emergency-training exercise

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The Wheaton Fire Department, Wheaton Police Department and Wheaton College conducted an emergency-response training exercise Monday at Wheaton College’s Edman Memorial Chapel. The event featured a simulation of an active-shooter situation aimed at helping first-responders receive critical training to protect the community.

Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on migrant surge into Europe

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, on which U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) serves as a commissioner, will hold a hearing titled "Europe’s Refugee Crisis: How Should the U.S., EU and OSCE Respond?” at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2200.

Revised O'Hare Modernization Environmental Impact Statement available

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The city of Chicago has a new program aimed at modernizing Chicago O'Hare International Airport as approved in the O'Hare Modernization Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued by FAA in July 2005.

DuPage County flood project completion celebrated with ribbon cutting

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The county constructed a two reservoir system that operates when water elevations in the adjacent Klein Creek rise.

Quigley, Durbin discuss urban-flooding legislation with Chicago residents

By Mark Reccek | Oct 18, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed their bicameral Urban Flooding Awareness Act legislation on Thursday at Chicago's Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and met with local residents whose homes or businesses have been affected by urban flooding.

Warrenville sets district planning meeting for Oct. 29

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

The city of Warrenville will host a Southwest district planning meeting Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 28W701 Stafford Place.

Sandack comments on latest drop in state tax receipts

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) published a report on his website compiled by the nonpartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) for September that indicates the state's tax receipts fell by $382 million compared to September of 2014.

Elk Grove receives 2015 Small Business Advocate Award

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

Elk Grove Mayor Craig Johnson recently accepted the 2015 Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

DuPage County Historical Museum receives $200,000 donation

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

The donation will be used to replace the roof on the museum's building as well as cover other interior repairs.

Downers Grove sets final Architectural Design Review Board meeting

By Mark Reccek | Oct 16, 2015

The Downers Grove Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Historic Preservation will hold its final meeting Wednesday in the public works facility.

West Chicago seeking event coordinator for Railroad Days

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

The city of West Chicago said Monday it is seeking a special event coordinator. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing, staffing and managing Railroad Days, the city's four-day community festival slated to run July 7-10, 2016, at Pioneer Park.

Cullerton promotes PANDAS awareness at charity fun run

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

State Sen.Tom Cullerton (D-Dist. 23) recently raised awareness for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) at the inaugural PANDAS Dash 5K at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.

State legislature budget commission report shows shortfall

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-IL) recently shared the 2015 state legislature's budget commission report on his website.

Naperville open house set for Oct. 21

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

A public house open house will be hosted by the City of Naperville on Oct. 21.

Foster blames lack of funds for U.S. forecast errors on Joaquin's path, effects

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) spoke on the floor of the House on Friday about the failure of U.S. weather-forecasting agencies to correctly predict the path of Hurricane Joaquin last week and the real-life consequences of under-investing in scientific research and development.