April, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Lewis University Airport to receive $490,615 grant

By Mark Reccek | Apr 2, 2015

Money will go toward building new taxiway to aviation center.

Hultgren, Ex-Im Bank chief promote state's trade growth

By Mark Reccek | Apr 2, 2015

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.

Benedictine University develops new institute to help local businesses

By Mark Reccek | Apr 2, 2015

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.

Ives applauds 2 investigations of College of DuPage

By Mark Reccek | Apr 2, 2015

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

Lombard residents get 6-cent boost in trash-pickup fee

By Mark Reccek | Apr 2, 2015

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.

Passport to Safety and Wheely Big Trucks event set for April 11

By Mark Reccek | Apr 1, 2015

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

Illinois news release encourages families to develop a disaster communications plan

By Mark Reccek | Apr 1, 2015

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.