Dupage Policy Journal

From Kane County Reporter

Casten Statement on the Justice in Policing Act

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the Justice in Policing Act, legislation to reimagine the culture of policing in America with unprecedented reforms to curb police brutality, end racial profiling, eliminate qualified immunity for law enforcement and build greater trust between law enforcement and our communities.

From McHenry Times

Casten Calls on Mark Zuckerberg to Address Civil Rights Issues on Facebook

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) joined Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester and 42 Members of Congress in a letter to Facebook Chief Executive Officer, Mark Zuckerberg, calling on the company to address the proliferation of hate speech and white supremacy across the platform, in addition to a lack of diversity within the company.

From Lake County Gazette

REMINDER IL-06 Small Businesses: PPP Loan Application Deadline Due June 30th

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) reminded small businesses in Illinois’ 6th District of the June 30th application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program.

From South Cook News

Casten Urges House Appropriations Committee to Include Climate Priorities in Funding Bill

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

Illinois' 6th Congressional District issued the following announcement on June 23.Original source can be found here.

From South Cook News

Casten, Illinois Congressional Delegation Urges Small Business Administration To Approve State’s Economic Injury Declaration

By Press release submission | 5 years ago

U.S.Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) and members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation sent a letter to Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Jovita Carranza supporting Illinois Governor JB Pritzker’s request for a SBA Economic Injury Declaration for qualifying counties in Illinois amid occurrences of looting, arson, and rioting of small businesses across the State. Earlier this month, Governor Pritzker issued a State Disaster Proclamation for Cook and contiguous counties that experienced the highest frequency of damage reports.

For Casten, Bravery is Giving Himself $5M of Your Money

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2020

Rather than challenging the status quo, Congressman Casten is voting to protect it… Forgive me if I don’t swoon.

Casten: “The First Places to Fall are the Places White, Wealthy People Move Away From…”

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2020

Sean Casten is Stunningly, Offensively and Dangerously Uninformed.

CITY OF WHEATON: Lombard Man Sentenced to Three Years for Using Charitable Funds for Personal Use

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2020

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin and Wheaton Deputy Chief of Police P.J. Youker announced today that a Lombard man has entered a plea of guilty to stealing funds from a not-for-profit agency intended to aid United States veterans.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Illinois Businesses: New Business Interruption Grant Program

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2020

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will launch the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures.

CITY OF NAPERVILLE: Naperville July 4 Fireworks Display to Take Place at Frontier Sports Complex

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2020

The City of Naperville, Naperville Park District and The Salute event organizers Naperville Responds For Veterans issued the following statement regarding the 2020 July 4 fireworks display.

CITY OF ELMHURST: Elmhurst Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan Update

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2020

The preliminary recommendations for the Elmhurst Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan can now be viewed in a PDF report format here or accessed from the project website: BikeWalkElmhurst.com.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK: Three new administrators joining District 2 for 2020-2021 school year

By Press release submission | Jun 24, 2020

There will be three new faces in important places when District 2 begins the 2020-2021 school year.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 56: Mussman Encourages Community to Nominate Local Seniors for Hall of Fame Awards

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

Mussman Encourages Community to Nominate Local Seniors for Hall of Fame Awards

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 46: Conroy Highlights Two New COVID-19 Testing Sites in DuPage County, Urges Residents to Get Tested

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

State Rep. Deb Conroy, D-Villa Park, is highlighting two new COVID-19 testing sites for in Wheaton and Willowbrook.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 48: Costa Howard Announces Expanded COVID-19 Testing Sites in DuPage County

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard, D-Glen Ellyn, wants constituents to know about two new COVID-19 testing sites now available to DuPage County residents, and she urged them to get tested promptly if they have symptoms or think they may have been exposed.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 45: Pappas Advocates for Working Families, Supports New Law to Provide Housing Assistance

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

This past session, state Rep. Diane Pappas, D-Itasca, supported a new law to bring emergency relief to Illinois renters and homeowners impacted by the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy urges ComEd customers to explore new COVID-19 relief options

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

To help Illinois families pay their electric bills, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) is highlighting a new support package from ComEd and the Illinois Commerce Commission.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 23: Tom Cullerton urges residents to write cards, emails to veterans

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois’ veterans are unable to meet with friends and family members since visiting restrictions are in place at state veterans’ homes to curb exposure to the virus.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Ellman reminds residents of July 15 tax filing deadline

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) is reminding residents across Illinois that state income tax returns and payments are due July 15, the same deadline established by the Internal Revenue Service for federal income taxes.

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

By Press release submission | Jun 22, 2020

Legislative News from State Rep. Grant Wehrli - June 17, 2020 As America continues to respond to acts of senseless violence against people of cololastr, I am participating in a variety of meetings and discussions about how lawmakers can help promulgate change within our criminal justice system and promote equality.