February, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Trustee Laura Fitzpatrick resigns as of March 1

By Amanda Rupp | Feb 23, 2015

Laura Fitzpatrick recently announced that her resignation from her Trust position will begin on March 1, 2015.

Napolitano: College of DuPage 'dropped the ball' in theft case

By Gabriella Ayres | Feb 21, 2015

A former College of DuPage (COD) employee has been arrested and charged with felony theft over allegations that he stole more than $200,000 from campus radio station WDCB-FM 90.9.

Carol Stream invites public to vision-plan workshop

By Mark Reccek | Feb 21, 2015

Carol Stream will hold a public workshop on the village's Comprehensive Plan next month, the village said this week.

Elk Grove Youth Committee to award three scholarships

By Mark Reccek | Feb 20, 2015

Three $1,000 scholarship awards are up for grabs to area high school seniors.

Oak Brook seeks bids to replace Reservoir A fuel tank

By Mark Reccek | Feb 20, 2015

The Village of Oak Brook currently is accepting bids for a Reservoir A fuel tank replacement.

Bellock: 'We can't tax our way back to prosperity'

By Mark Reccek | Feb 20, 2015

State Rep. Patti Bellock agrees with Gov. Bruce Rauner's assessment of Illinois' budgetary challenges.

New website allows for easier registration of airport noise complaints

By Mark Reccek | Feb 20, 2015

A new website has been created by Fair Allocation in Runways that makes registering airport noise complaints in the City of Chicago easier.

Board of Trustees candidate suggests forensic audit of College of DuPage

By April Bamburg | Feb 20, 2015

As a retired certified public accountant and candidate for the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, Charles Bernstein has many questions surrounding the situation involving the college’s radio station and former engineer John Valenta.

8th District board nominates 11 students to military academies

By Mark Reccek | Feb 19, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) said on Wednesday that the 8th District Military Service Academy Board has nominated 11 students from the district, which she serves, to attend military service academies.

Foster: Rauner attack on union fees 'divisive, partisan actions'

By Mark Reccek | Feb 19, 2015

U.S. Rep Bill Foster (D-Ill.) today released a statement on Wednesday expressing disappointment with Gov. Bruce Rauner's efforts to prohibit the collection of fair-share fees, which are mandatory fees that public-employee unions collect from workers.

Lipinski announces creation of Poland Caucus

By Mark Reccek | Feb 19, 2015

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-Ill.), along with Reps. Chris Smith (R-N.J.) Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) and Tim Murphy (R-Pa.) have announced the Congressional Caucus on Poland for the 114th Congress.

NAM presents Roskam with Manufacturing Legislative Excellence award

By Mark Reccek | Feb 19, 2015

The National Association of Manufacturers has awarded U.S Peter Roskam (R-Ill.) with the NAM Award for Manufacturing Legislative Excellence..

Carol Stream's new police chief sworn in

By Mark Reccek | Feb 18, 2015

Carol Stream Police Department veteran Ed Sailer was sworn in this week as the village's new police chief.

Warrenville State of the City address set for Feb. 26

By Mark Reccek | Feb 18, 2015

Warrenville Mayor David Brummel will deliver the State of the City Address at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

Sandack bill would make daily P.E. an option for Illinois schools

By Mark Reccek | Feb 18, 2015

BodyState Rep. Ron Sandack (R-21st) has filed a bill that looks to remove the required five day weekly physical education classes for Illinois students.