Dupage Policy Journal

Ives Releases New Ad: Lives On

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) released a series of attacks on his political opponents.

Casten Supports Fix for Teens, Young Adults Left out of Recovery Rebates

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) says a tax filing definition in the bipartisan Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act denies recovery rebates to thousands of Illinois young adults who need it.

CITY OF ELMHURST: DuPage County Announces COVID-19 Dashboard Interactive Map to Show Cases by Municipality

By Press release submission | Apr 6, 2020

Today, the DuPage County Health Department is announcing a new, interactive COVID-19 case map.

Casten Holds Second Telephone Town Hall on COVID-19

By Press release submission | Apr 3, 2020

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) held his second telephone town hall focused on the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

CITY OF DARIEN: Advanced Disposal: "Garbage Needs to Fit in the Container"

By Press release submission | Apr 2, 2020

In response to the COVID-19 crisis, Advanced Disposal is implementing the following to ensure the safety of their employees, customers and the public.

BLOOMINGDALE PARK DISTRICT: PLAYGROUNDS, COURTS, ATHLETIC FIELDS ARE CLOSED

By Press release submission | Apr 1, 2020

In accordance with Executive Order 2020-10 issued by Governor Pritzker, all Bloomingdale Park District playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball courts, skate park, and athletic fields (baseball, softball, football, soccer) are CLOSED.

Casten Joins Underwood, Durbin, Duckworth, Members of the Illinois Delegation to Urge Trump Administration to Implement A Federally Coordinated Effort to Meet Illinois’ Need for Personal Protective Equipment

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Today, Congressman Casten joined Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14), Senators Richard J. Durbin (D-IL) and Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), and the Illinois delegation in a letter to President Trump, urging the Administration to immediately implement a federally coordinated effort to meet Illinois’ need for personal protective equipment (PPE).

BUTLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 53: School calendar for 2020-21 approved

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

The Board approved the 2020-21 school calendar at its meeting on March 16.

BURR RIDGE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 180: Start of Spring Break—Family Information/Food Distribution While Schools Are Closed Due to COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

The hours for food distribution are 11A-1PM, we will continue to have additional bags of breakfasts/lunches ready for you EVERY Wednesday.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy: Loans, tax deferrals and more assistance available to local businesses during COVID-19 closures

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

To provide assistance to the many local restaurants and businesses who have closed their doors due to the outbreak of COVID-19, or the new coronavirus, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is sharing information that might help these establishments survive this difficult period.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Highlights Senior Shopping Hours

By Press release submission | Mar 31, 2020

Mussman Highlights Senior Shopping Hours

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Rep. Wehrli Supports Decision to Extend IL Tax Filing Deadline to July 15

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR) announced it will follow the federal government in providing special tax filing and payment relief to individuals and businesses in response to the COVID-19 Outbreak.

From Kendall County Times

IDPH: Public Health Officials Announce 461 New Cases of Coronavirus Disease

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today reported 461 new cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in Illinois. Eight new deaths are also being reported, including the death of an incarcerated man from Stateville Correctional Center.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Promotes Northern IL Food Bank During COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

In light of the ongoing pandemic, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting the Northern Illinois Food Bank to help residents struggling with food insecurity during the COVID-19 emergency.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Encourages Small Business Owners, Non-Profits to Apply for Disaster Relief Assistance

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

As Illinois business owners and non-profit organizations face mandated closures and declines in revenue because of COVID-19, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging them to apply for disaster relief loans through the Small Business Administration.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: SPRING BREAK MEALS: Food for students will be distributed Monday and Wednesday at 10 locations

By Press release submission | Mar 30, 2020

District 2 will continue to provide meals for students who need them over spring break.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 77: Garcia, Welch, Willis Urge Governor Pritzker to Reopen Westlake Hospital

By Press release submission | Mar 29, 2020

Garcia, Welch, Willis Urge Governor Pritzker to Reopen Westlake Hospital

From Lake County Gazette

Casten Statement on Passage of the CARES Act

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement after the House passed the bipartisan H.R. 748, the CARES Act, a third measure to help combat COVID-19 or novel coronavirus pandemic. The package contains $2 trillion in aid to individuals, businesses, and states.

Casten Hosts Webinar for Small Businesses Affected by COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020

Yesterday U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) hosted a skype webinar with the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Illinois District Director, Robert Steiner, to provide resources and answer questions for small businesses across Illinois’ 6th District affected by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

CITY OF DARIEN: Community Alert - Police Operational Changes Due to COVID-19

By Press release submission | Mar 26, 2020

The Darien Police Department is implementing additional health and safety precautions to help protect residents and employees from COVID-19 (coronavirus) effective immediately and until further notice.