February, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

With rich state pensions the issue, state pensioner-candidates in DuPage face new scrutiny

By DuPage Policy News | Feb 9, 2015

Governor Bruce Rauner visited Lombard on Sunday, where he talked once again about public employee unions. When the governor talks about public employee unions, he’s really alluding to the lavish public employee pensions for which they’ve long advocated.

Roskam honors Naval Academy-bound student before hoops game

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) surprised Downers Grove North High School senior Peyton Sally Winters on Saturday with a certificate recognizing her recent appointment to the U.S. Naval Academy.

State Attorney's Office promotes two longtime prosecutors

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

The DuPage County State Attorney's Office recently promoted two longtime attorneys.

McGuire supports legislation to increase minimum wage

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

State Sen. Pat McGuire (D-43) recently voted in favor of raising the minimum wage in Illinois.

Downtown Bartlett welcomes two new businesses

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

Two new businesses recently opened up in downtown Bartlett.

Kotowski wants more financial support for needy families

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-28) wants special interest, rainy day funds to be used for parents and children in need under the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP).

Clarendon Hills appoints new village manager

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

The Village of Clarendon Hills appointed Kevin Barr recently to serve as its new manager.

Residents asked to complete Carol Stream survey

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

The Village of Carol Stream is asking residents to complete an online communications survey.

Foster: Discarding science on vaccines a 'dangerous game'

By Mark Reccek | Feb 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) recently discussed the dangers of discarding science when considering whether to vaccinate children against measles.

Rail-upkeep tax-credit revival bill draws broad support

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) teamed up on Wednesday with fellow U.S. Reps. Lynn Jenkins (R-KS), Earl Blumenauer (D-OR) and Rodney Davis (R-IL) in introducing HR 721, titled the Short Line Railroad Rehabilitation and Investment Act of 2015.

Ives leads GOP charge against lavish severance packages

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Dist. 42) recently took the lead in expressing constituents' frustration and disappointment with the College of DuPage Board's agreement on severance packages.

Durbin laments FutureGen project's demise over lack of funding

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) said Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy canceling $1 million in federal funding associated with the FutureGen project will prove detrimental to the state and environmentalism.

WVHS English teacher wins A+ Award

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

Waubonsie Valley High School English teacher Liz Fay was recently honored as an A+ Award recipient by the Indian Prairie Educational Foundation and District 204.

Kirk seeks added investments in Great Lakes navigation system

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) is leading the charge to ensure the Great Lakes navigation system remains an economic driver for the region.

College of DuPage reaches record enrollment

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

Full-time enrollment is at an all-time high at the College of DuPage.

O'Hare noise, community relations discussed during SOC meet-and-greet

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

Nine representatives of the Suburban O'Hare Commission hosted a meet-and-greet with local communities on Jan. 29 to discuss the commission's efforts to reduce noise originating from the airport.

DuPage County watershed plan meeting slated for 7 p.m. today

By Mark Reccek | Feb 5, 2015

DuPage County will host a meeting to discuss the East Branch DuPage River Watershed Resilency Plan in Wheaton City Hall at 5 p.m. today.

Duckworth holds telephone town hall on Social Security, Medicare

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 2, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) recently held a telephone town hall on Social Security and Medicare, taking numerous questions from her constituents. “Since Social Security and then Medicare were signed into law 79 years ago, millions of Americans have relied on these crucial programs to live their lives with dignity,” Duckworth said.

Roskam, Davis call for increased access to antibiotics

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 2, 2015

Reps. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) and Danny Davis (D-Ill.) recently responded to the introduction of H.R. 512, the Developing an Innovative Strategy for Antimicrobial Resistant Microorganisms (DISARM) Act. The DISARM Act aims to address the critical shortage of advanced antibiotics that can treat resistant infections.