The Village of Hanover Park has hired a new director of public works and engineering.

The City of Naperville, Ill., has begun its multi-year treatment plan for all healthy ash trees.

State Rep. Christine Radogno (R-41st) recently posted a news release on her website informing residents that the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) is encouraging people to develop a Family Communications Plan that includes the “Text First, Talk Second” concept.

Passport to Safety and Wheely Big Trucks will offer a fun-filled morning of family safety education and entertainment Saturday, April 11.

Although waste-management hauling prices in Lombard have slightly increased in 2015, the city continues to enjoy one of the lowest rates for garbage collection in the area, the city's website said last week. Recently, Lombard decided to increase its garbage service rates by 6 cents for a standard 64-gallon toter.

College board and state attorney looking into alleged inflation of enrollment numbers and illegal spending

Benedictine University has created a new institute to give students the opportunity to assist local businesses find solutions to a variety of real-world problems.

Fred Hochberg, chairman and president of the Export-Import Bank of the United States, visited District 14 on Wednesday, accepting an invitation by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) to trumpet the difference the bank is making in supporting manufacturers and businesses in the state.

Money will go toward building new taxiway to aviation center.

The Village of Roselle is calling on its residents to let their state officials know they want the local income tax to remain local.

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Dist. 41) said on Thursday that the publication Bond Buyer has reported that Moody’s Investors Service has reacted positively to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s local-government consolidation efforts. In February, Rauner created the Local Government Consolidation and Unfunded Mandates Task Force, via executive order, to find ways to reduce the state's 6,900 units of local government.

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-23rd) will host the Glendale Heights Senior Fair Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Glendale Heights Sports Hub Field House, 250 Civic Center Plaza.

The French Market in Lisle, Ill., recently relocated to PrairieWalk Pond.

“I am running because I am appalled by COD’s recent illegalities, irregularities and evasions. Taxpayers and students deserve much better.”

Elmhurst residents will notice road closures on Tuesday, April 7, and Thursday, April 9, due to NBC film crews filming the show "Chicago Fire."

U.S. Reps. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) and Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) are seeking more funding for job training and adult education programs in 2016. Duckworth and Bonamici recently sent a letter to the Subcommittee on Labor, Health, Human Services, Education and Related Agencies requesting the additional funding.

The Clarendon Hills Police Department will hold a blood drive on Saturday, April 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the police station, 448 Park Avenue. Those who donate blood will receive a free T-shirt, a free KCBS barbecue lunch and an entry into a raffle to win a 32-inch LED TV.

The Lombard Village Board approved a number of building code amendments at its April 2 meeting.

Village of Westmont residents are invited to a community branding meeting next month to discuss the proposed community slogan, "The Progressive Village."

The City of Elmhurst Development, Planning and Zoning Committee will hear presentations on April 13 from two applicants who responded to the city’s request for proposals for use of two city-owned parcels in the downtown area.