Dupage Policy Journal

CITY OF ELMHURST: Planned Peaceful Assembly, postponed to June 13th

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2020

The City is aware of a planned peaceful assembly in Wilder Park on Saturday, June 13th.

BLOOMINGDALE PARK DISTRICT: Bloomingdale Garden Club satisfies plate sale customers and supporters

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2020

In a remarkable act of co-operation, the Bloomingdale Park District recently enabled the Bloomingdale Garden Club to satisfy their many plant sale customers and supporters.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: ALL SUMMER LONG: BSD2 Community Center still open over break

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2020

There's no such thing as "summer break" at the BSD2 Community Center

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: 2nd Annual Girls Education Conference: Progress, Power & Possibilities on June 24

By Press release submission | Jun 8, 2020

2nd Annual Girls Education Conference: Progress, Power & Possibilities on June 24

From North Cook News

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy law gives local governments the tools to begin COVID-19 recovery

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

As communities across the state begin to recover from the COVID-19 crisis, local governments will have help addressing pandemic-related challenges under a new law sponsored by State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines).

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard to Host Food Drive

By Press release submission | Jun 8, 2020

Furthering efforts to encourage volunteerism and bring help to constituents during the COVID-19 pandemic, state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, will host a food drive on Wednesday, June 17, at Yorktown Center and the First Church of Lombard.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Pushes for Workers Comp Benefits for COVID-19 Afflicted First Responders

By Press release submission | Jun 8, 2020

As part of her efforts to support first responders, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, voted to pass new protections for police and firefighters who have contracted COVID-19.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 41: Legislative News from Rep. Grant Wehrli (06/05/2020)

By Press release submission | Jun 8, 2020

I am shocked and saddened by the violence that has erupted in Illinois communities and across our country in the wake of yet another instance of police brutality against a black man.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 42: Rep. Grant Joins House GOP in Demanding Audit of IDES

By Press release submission | Jun 8, 2020

As Illinoisans continue to struggle to successfully apply for unemployment benefits through Illinois’ Department of Employment Security (IDES), State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is demanding an independent audit of the system.

Casten Statement on Ongoing Protests Following George Floyd’s Death

By Press release submission | Jun 7, 2020

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) released the following statement following the death of George Floyd and a week marked by nationwide protests calling for changes in systemic racial inequities, police brutality, and injustice.

Casten Introduces Legislation to Mitigate Risk Financial System As Oil and Gas Markets Face Turmoil

By Press release submission | Jun 7, 2020

On Friday, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) introduced H.R. 7046, a bill to mitigate systemic risk to the financial system due to increased volatility in oil gas prices and the subsequent impacts to exploration and production (E&P) company balance sheets.

Casten Should Disavow Effort to Defund the Police

By Press release submission | Jun 7, 2020

Members of the Minneapolis City Council are seeking to get rid of the police department – permanently.

CITY OF ELMHURST: Peaceful protest planned June 9th

By Press release submission | Jun 3, 2020

The City of Elmhurst is aware of a peaceful protest that was originally organized tomorrow, June 2nd at 4:00 pm.

CITY OF DARIEN: Message From Darien Police Chief Greg Thomas

By Press release submission | Jun 3, 2020

As a police chief, I am angered and saddened by the death of George Floyd.

BUTLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 53: Butler students earn Citizenship Award

By Press release submission | Jun 3, 2020

Four Butler School District 53 students were awarded the Oak Brook Education Association Citizenship (OBEA) Award.

BLOOMINGDALE PARK DISTRICT: Park District offers two summer camp options

By Press release submission | Jun 3, 2020

Bloomingdale Park District is offering two summer camp options to accommodate its residents.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: SUMMER HOURS: BSD2 offices reopen with limitations and restrictions

By Press release submission | Jun 3, 2020

Offices at Bensenville School District 2’s Educational Administration Center (EAC) and its three schools reopened June 1 as part of Phase 3 of the Governor’s five-phase plan to reopen the state.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Highlights “Get Hired Illinois”

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2020

Mussman Highlights “Get Hired Illinois”

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Promotes Illinois Get Hired Website to Help Jobseekers Impacted by COVID-19

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2020

State Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, is promoting the state’s new website, Illinois Get Hired, to help residents regain employment during the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 46: Conroy Highlights Substance Abuse Resources as DuPage County Records Record Opioid Overdose Deaths

By Press release submission | Jun 1, 2020

In light of new data showing a spike in overdose deaths in DuPage County and news reports of increased relapses and substance abuse during the COVID-19 crisis, state Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is reminding residents of resources available to those struggling with addiction.