April, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Water St. to close for construction

By Mark Reccek | Apr 9, 2015

Beginning April 9, Water St. will be closed, due to construction taking place on the Water Street District in downtown Naperville, Illinois.

Hultgren, Roskam to host Service Academy Day May 9

By Mark Reccek | Apr 9, 2015

Reps. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) and Peter Roskam (R-IL) will host a Service Academy Day May 9 from 9-11:30 a.m.at St. Charles High School, Little Theater, 1020 Durham Road.

Congressional field hearing in the works to tackle O'Hare noise concerns

By Mark Reccek | Apr 8, 2015

A congressional field hearing will take place soon to discuss the noise generated by Chicago's O'Hare International Airport.

Kirk, Manier visit family impacted by 2013 tornado

By Mark Reccek | Apr 8, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Washington Mayor Gary Manier visited Kirk and Manier Marfell Tuesday, viewing progress the couple has made rebuilding their home that was destroyed by a tornado in November 2013.

Westmont fire chief retains highest professional designation

By Mark Reccek | Apr 8, 2015

Westmont Fire Chief David Weiss has been re-designated a chief fire officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing (CPC).

DuPage County mayors, led by Brummel, meet with Gov. Rauner

By Mark Reccek | Apr 8, 2015

Warrenville Mayor David Brummel, along with 20 other DuPage County mayors and managers, met on April 6 with Gov. Bruce Rauner.

Gambs seeks spot on College of DuPage board

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Apr 7, 2015

Matt Gambs of Naperville, an executive for one of Chicago's largest banks and the former CEO of Diamond Bank, is one of 12 candidates running for a position on the College of DuPage (COD) Board of Trustees.

Tollway Open House slated for April 22

By Mark Reccek | Apr 7, 2015

A Tollway Open House is scheduled from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 22, at Wood Dale Junior High School.

College of DuPage to elect 3 new trustees April 17

By Mark Reccek | Apr 7, 2015

Election comes after publicly funded school blasted for lavish spending by administrators.

Elmhurst to hear presentations for downtown parcel use

By Mark Reccek | Apr 7, 2015

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.

Village of Westmont community branding meeting on tap for May 20

By Mark Reccek | Apr 7, 2015

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

Lombard amends its building code

By Mark Reccek | Apr 6, 2015

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

Clarendon Hills police to host blood drive on April 25

By Mark Reccek | Apr 6, 2015

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.

Duckworth seeks more funds for job training, adult education

By Mark Reccek | Apr 6, 2015

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.

Road closures in Elmhurst due to filming of NBC show

By Mark Reccek | Apr 6, 2015

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

Accountant Bernstein wants to clean up COD board

By Peter Gallanis | Apr 4, 2015

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

Lisle's French Market relocates to PrairieWalk Pond

By Mark Reccek | Apr 3, 2015

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

Cullerton to host Glendale Heights Senior Fair

By Mark Reccek | Apr 3, 2015

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.

Bond-rating firm Moody's pleased with Rauner's consolidation push

By Mark Reccek | Apr 3, 2015

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.