Dupage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Highlights the Importance of Social Distancing as Start Parks Reopen during COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 11, 2020

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is emphasizing the importance of social distancing as Illinois state parks begin to reopen during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 46: Conroy Encourages Healthy Residents to Donate Blood

By Press release submission | May 11, 2020

In the face of a nationwide shortage of blood donations, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is urging healthy community members to consider donating blood.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Recognizes Educators During Teacher Appreciation Week

By Press release submission | May 11, 2020

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is applauding local educators and encouraging residents to reach out and express their admiration and gratitude to teachers during this unprecedented Teacher Appreciation Week.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 77: Willis Highlights Nurses Week, Thanks Health Care Workers for Efforts During COVID-19 Crisis

By Press release submission | May 11, 2020

Willis Highlights Nurses Week, Thanks Health Care Workers for Efforts During COVID-19 Crisis

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Urges Residents to be Cautious of Scammers During Extended Tax Season

By Press release submission | May 11, 2020

Mussman Urges Residents to be Cautious of Scammers During Extended Tax Season

From Lake County Gazette

Petition Launched Calling On Illinois Governor Pritzker to Allow Participation in Youth Sports this Summer

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Jeanne Ives, candidate for Congress (IL-06) has begun gathering signatures for a petition calling upon Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to allow participation in youth sports over the summer of 2020.

From Lake County Gazette

CDH / Northwestern Medicine Chief Medical Officer Tells Ives: Pritzker’s Plan Means Suburbs Shut Down for “A Year… Maybe a Year and A Half.”

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

In a Zoom Interview, Dr. Kevin Most, Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Medicine at Central DuPage Hospital, told Jeanne Ives “We may be in Phase 2 [of Governor Pritzker’s re-open plan] for quite some time. For us [in the suburbs of Chicago], to get to Phase 5, the way he has described it, it may be a year from now.

Casten Tours Lisle Township Food Pantry

By Press release submission | May 9, 2020

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) toured the Lisle Township Food Pantry to see their operation and how they are serving the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Casten Introduces Bill to Support Seniors Access to COVID-19 Treatment Under Medicare Part D

By Press release submission | May 9, 2020

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced the Ensuring Seniors’ Access to COVID Treatments Act, which would require Medicare Part D plans to cover drugs to treat COVID without cost-sharing, prior authorization, or other utilization management barriers.

In Wake of Targeted Racist Attacks due to COVID-19, Casten Hosted Event Condemning Discrimination

By Press release submission | May 9, 2020

As targeted attacks against Asian-Americans continue to spread across the United States, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) hosted a virtual event to educate, illuminate, and counter the destructive narrative around the recent COVID19 related xenophobic attacks.

NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Naperville Firefighters Extinguish Chicago Avenue Deck Fire

By Press release submission | May 8, 2020

At 7:52 a.m. on May 4, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call for a structure fire at a two-story mixed-use (residential over commercial) building located in the 0 block of W. Chicago Ave.

CITY OF WHEATON: City Shares Information on Governor’s Extension of Stay-At-Home Executive Order

By Press release submission | May 7, 2020

New State-Issued Executive Order Requires Face Coverings in Some Instances.

Casten’s Actions Speak Louder Than Words

By Press release submission | May 6, 2020

“Illinoisans should get their fair share of federal funding. But first, they will need to elect leaders who are more concerned with them and their lives than rising to fame in a particular industry.”

ADDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4: Virtual Parent Night - Children's Mental and Emotional Wellness

By Press release submission | May 6, 2020

Please join us on Tuesday, May 12th at 7pm for a Virtual Parent Night, focusing on our children's mental and emotional wellness during crises.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: DuPage County Extends Deadline for 2020 Scholarship Program

By Press release submission | May 5, 2020

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DuPage County is extending the deadline for the annual Community Services Block Grant scholarship program to Sept. 25.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: TELL US WHAT YOU NEED: District 2 surveying community’s needs, wellbeing during COVID-19 crisis

By Press release submission | May 5, 2020

Bensenville School District 2 is conducting an online Panorama survey of its parents, students and teachers to better understand and assist them with their needs related to remote learning and the ongoing COVID-19 crisis.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy hosts virtual meeting of over 50 small businesses to help navigate assistance programs

By Press release submission | May 5, 2020

To help local business owners navigate state and federal financial assistance programs during the COVID-19 crisis, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-8th) co-hosted a virtual meeting with the Schaumburg Business Association on Monday, April 27.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Promotes Alzheimer’s Association’s Resources during COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 5, 2020

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting the Alzheimer’s Association resources to support residents with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 46: Conroy Highlights Expansion of Payment Relief for Student Loan Borrowers

By Press release submission | May 5, 2020

State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is informing residents of expanded student loan relief available to residents struggling to make their loan payments due to the financial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Highlights Importance of Mental Health Resources During COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 5, 2020

As Illinois’ response to the COVID-19 pandemic continues into its second month, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is reminding residents that a number of affordable, accessible mental health resources are available to help them deal with this unprecedented disaster.