Dupage Policy Journal

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: High school students inspire legislation to waive library card fees for students in unincorporated areas

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2020

When Daniel Salgado-Alvarez tried to visit his local library to find new reading material during summer break, he was told he’d have to pay hundreds of dollars in fees to check out a book.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Toolkits Available to Help Businesses Adhere to Phase 3 Guidelines

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2020

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has developed a free tool kit to help employers implement the Governor’s Restore Illinois Phase 3, Guidelines for Safely Reopening Businesses.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Ellman returns to Capitol to pass state budget and address COVID-19 challenges

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2020

State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) and the Illinois Senate reconvened in Springfield to pass the state budget after a nearly three months of cancelations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 99: D99 and Education Foundation establish COVID-19 Family Support Fund

By Press release submission | May 26, 2020

District 99 and the District 99 Education Foundation established the COVID-19 Family Support Fund to support District 99 students and families in need.

WHEATON POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Arrest Two Men for Residential Burglary

By Press release submission | May 26, 2020

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 21, 2020, the Wheaton Police Department responded to the 100 block of East Elm Street for an in-progress residential burglary.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Deadline Nearing for the Spring has Sprung Photo Campaign, Get your Blooms in by May 27

By Press release submission | May 26, 2020

Even as COVID-19 forces the cancellation of West Chicago’s signature spring event Blooming Fest, which was previously scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020, it is no match for the beauty and eternal resilience of Spring itself.

CITY OF ELMHURST: Restaurants, Retail and Fitness on target to re-open May 29th

By Press release submission | May 26, 2020

Governor Pritzker announced today that Phase 3 of the Restore Illinois Plan will also include the opening of outdoor restaurant dining with certain safety limitations.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: SUMMER MEALS: District 2 continuing food distribution program throughout summer

By Press release submission | May 26, 2020

District 2 will continue to provide meals for students who need them over the summer.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 77: Willis: State Budget Prioritizes Essential Services, Relief for Those Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

By Press release submission | May 25, 2020

Willis: State Budget Prioritizes Essential Services, Relief for Those Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Rep. Grant Wehrli Responds to Democrats’ Passage of Irresponsible, Unbalanced Budget

By Press release submission | May 25, 2020

Illinois Democrats pushed through a partisan, unbalanced budget for Fiscal Year 2021 that increases spending by 6.8%.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Works to Ensure Funding for Essential Services, COVID-19 Relief

By Press release submission | May 25, 2020

Mussman Works to Ensure Funding for Essential Services, COVID-19 Relief

From North Cook News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy votes for budget supporting homeowners, small businesses

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) released the following statement as the General Assembly passed a budget for the next fiscal year.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 42: Pritzker Softens Stance on Childcare Reopenings; Moves Childcare Center Reopenings from Phase 4 to Phase 3

By Press release submission | May 25, 2020

On May 15th, 28 House Republicans sent a letter to Governor Pritzker, urging him to allow all Illinois child care providers to reopen as regions move to Phase 3 of the reopening plan.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Advocates for Working Families, Promotes Utility Bill Relief during COVID-19

By Press release submission | May 25, 2020

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to support families impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

Casten Urges CFTC to Include Casten-Led Climate Priorities in Market Risk Advisory Committee Report

By Press release submission | May 23, 2020

Congressman’s bills to be considered in report focus on climate-related financial risks

Casten, Levin Lead 41 House Colleagues in Letter Urging Federal Reserve to Join Network for Greening the Financial System

By Press release submission | May 23, 2020

U.S. Representatives Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49) led a letter signed by 41 of their House colleagues calling on the Federal Reserve to join the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) as an active member.

Sean Casten Voted to Give Nancy Pelosi Your Vote

By Press release submission | May 23, 2020

“Sean Casten can show up to vote – he just doesn’t want to. In November, we will find out if IL-06 wants to show up for Sean Casten.”

Ives Statement on $3 Trillion Stimulus Package

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

Why is only one-third of the relief money allocated to local governments tied to specific relief initiatives?

CITY OF WHEATON: DuPage County Small Business Relief Grant Program Accepting Applications

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

Applications are now being accepted for the DuPage County Small Business Relief Grant Program.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Spring has Sprung Photo Campaign to Ease Disappointment of Blooming Fest Cancellation

By Press release submission | May 19, 2020

Even as COVID-19 forces the cancellation of West Chicago’s signature spring event Blooming Fest, which was previously scheduled for Saturday, May 16, 2020, it is no match for the beauty and eternal resilience of Spring itself.