Dupage Policy Journal

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy hosts Telephone Town Hall to connect with residents during Stay at Home Order

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

To connect with community members during the Stay at Home Order and stay up to date on the issues affecting her district, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) hosted a Telephone Town Hall event Thursday evening, which also featured input from medical and public health experts.

NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Conducts Two Water Rescues in DuPage River

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

At 4:05 p.m. on Friday May 15, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call for the swift water rescue in the DuPage River near Melody Ln.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Encourages High School Students to Apply for Statewide Student Advisory Council

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, is encouraging local high school students to apply for a spot on the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) Student Advisory Council for the upcoming 2020-2021 academic year.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Promotes Webinar to Support Small Businesses during COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting a new resource webinar provided through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (IDCEO) to support small businesses negatively impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Legislature to Reconvene on May 20, other Legislative News

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

House Republicans have been asking for weeks that the General Assembly reconvene so our voices can be part of the COVID-19 response discussion.

CITY OF ELMHURST: Storm Recap 5-17-20, Important for residents during a heavy rainfall event

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

The City of Elmhurst experienced a significant rain event yesterday.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: TAKE THE CHALLENGE: Shape your future by completing the 2020 U.S. Census

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

The 2020 Census is now open through the 2020 Census website.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Promotes CDC Tips on Talking to Children about COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 18, 2020

Mussman Promotes CDC Tips on Talking to Children about COVID-19

Biden Unmasks Flynn. Casten Says Nothing.

By Press release submission | May 15, 2020

Casten is either incapable of or unwilling to defend basic Constitutional rights and uphold the will of those he was elected to represent.

Casten, Dingell, Stevens, & Davids Demand Support for Frontline Public Service Workers in Next Coronavirus Aid Package

By Press release submission | May 14, 2020

While Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell says States should be Forced to File for Bankruptcy, Midwest Democrats are Fighting for Critical Aid that State and Local Governments Need to Pay Healthcare Workers, Police, Firefighters, Teachers and Others

Casten Arranges Opportunity for Local Mayors to Make Their Case for Federal Funding for Local Governments Directly to Majority Leader Hoyer

By Press release submission | May 14, 2020

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) hosted a Zoom video conference with Majority Leader Steny Hoyer and 30 local leaders from IL-06 including County Board Chairs, Village Presidents, and City Mayors to discuss the need to prioritize state and local funding in the next coronavirus emergency funding package.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges contract workers to apply now for unemployment benefits

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

Contract and gig economy workers who believe they may be eligible for new federal benefits under the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program should apply for and be denied regular unemployment insurance before applying for benefits under PUA, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) announced Friday.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Ellman: Get counted for your community

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) encouraged DuPage and Will County residents to fill out the 2020 Census, protecting their representation in government and share of federal funding.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Legislative News from State Rep. Grant Wehrli

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES), which handles unemployment claims for the state, reported that more than one million Illinoisans have lost their jobs since March 1.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 42: Rep. Grant, House Republican Women Urge Governor Pritzker to Call Legislators Back to Springfield

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

In a letter sent to Governor Pritzker on April 28, State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and the women of the House Republican Caucus asked the Governor to call lawmakers to the Capitol to formulate a plan to move Illinois forward safely, reasonably, regionally and responsibly in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.

CITY OF WARRENVILLE: Independence Day Celebration CANCELLED

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, and out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of all who would have attended and participated, Mayor David Brummel, in cooperation with Warrenville Friends of the 4th, announces the cancellation of the City’s Independence Day Celebration.

CITY OF ELMHURST: 2020 Elmhurst Memorial Day Convoy

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

This Memorial Day, the City of Elmhurst will be commemorating fallen veterans in a very special and safe way.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: Governor’s five-phase ‘Restore Illinois’ plan outlines how District 2 will ‘return to normal’

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

On May 5, Governor Pritzker released “Restore Illinois,” a five-phased plan to reopen the state.

BLOOMINGDALE PARK DISTRICT: Finance Department earns award for excellence in financial reporting

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

The Bloomingdale Park District announced today that its finance department’s comprehensive annual financial report was awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting by the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA).

ADDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4: Food Drive - Wed, May 13, 3-6pm

By Press release submission | May 12, 2020

The COVID-19 has had a devastating impact on our local food pantry.