Dupage Policy Journal

Community program set for Sept. 15 in Elmhurst

By Mark Reccek | Aug 25, 2015

The City of Elmhurst invites the public to attend the “Your Trees, Your Community" program on Sept. 15.

Daniel B. Fielding memorial set for Sept. 12

By Mark Reccek | Aug 24, 2015

A memorial dedication for former Lemont Public Works Director Daniel B. Fielding is scheduled for Sept. 12.

Lisle leaf pickup program kicks off Oct. 19

By Mark Reccek | Aug 24, 2015

Program is free to single-family homes within Lisle's corporate limits.

Sen. Cullerton's good government initiative becomes law

By Mark Reccek | Aug 24, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton's (D-IL) good government measure was signed into law on Friday.

Greenleaf and Morse avenues set for closure next week

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Greenleaf and Morse avenues will be closed west of Busse Road to all traffic beginning Aug. 24.

Downers Grove honored six years in a row for municipal budget document

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

ssociation (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation award for its 2015 municipal budget document.

Bill to ensure all DuPage residents represented on water board clears Senate

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton's (D-Dist. 23) legislation to protect the DuPage County Water Commission, S.B.381, recently passed the Senate with bipartisan support and next moves to the House for consideration.

Mariano’s coming to Bloomingdale

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Grocery store Mariano's will soon set up shop in Bloomingdale.

Huffman retires as deputy chief of St. Charles police department

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Steven Huffman, deputy chief of administration of the St. Charles Police Department, announced his retirement, effective Aug. 21.

Elk Grove delivers O'Hare comment cards to FAA

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Village of Elk Grove officials recently joined residents in delivering nearly 2,000 comment cards collected by the village and volunteers to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).

Overnight closures set for Roselle this weekend on I-390

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

Overnight, full-roadway closures with detours are scheduled this weekend on I-390 (former Elgin-O'Hare Expressway) between Roselle and Meacham roads, in Roselle.

Kotowski sponsors bill funding Illinois' Monetary Award Program

By Mark Reccek | Aug 21, 2015

State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-IL) on Wednesday sponsored legislation to invest in Illinois students and prioritize higher education by funding the Monetary Award Program (MAP).

Downers Grove reviews warning siren activation delays

By Emily Sutherlin | Aug 20, 2015

he village of Downers Grove said Thursday it has completed its review of the delay in activation of the village’s outdoor warning sirens.The sirens initially failed Tuesday after several attempts were made to activate them.

College of DuPage to vote on initiating president's termination tomorrow

By Mark Reccek | Aug 19, 2015

The College of DuPage will vote on initiating termination proceedings against President Robert Breuder tomorrow at 5 p.m. in a two-hour executive session.

Melanie McCarthy welcomed as Warrenville's new postmaster

By Mark Reccek | Aug 19, 2015

Warrenville Mayor David Brummel on Aug. 14 welcomed new United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster Melanie McCarthy.

Naperville Chamber of Commerce provides update on Home Rule Sales Tax

By Mark Reccek | Aug 19, 2015

Nicki Anderson of the Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce on Monday provided an update on last week's meeting concerning the Home Rule Sales Tax.

DuPage County kicking off Back to School Safety Strategy

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba is calling for zero tolerance when it comes to driving in school zones as children return to school.

Warrenville 2015 Mayor's Fitness Challenge draws to a close

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The Warrenville 2015 Mayor's Fitness Challenge has ended.

DuPage County creates index to protect against West Nile Virus

By Mark Reccek | Aug 18, 2015

The DuPage County Health Department has created a Personal Protection Index (PPI) that will inform residents of the amount of West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in the county, as well as recommended protective measures.