January, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Late DuPage board member Jerry McBride recognized by U.S. House

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

Former DuPage County Board Member Jerry "J.R." McBride was recognized on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives by Rep. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) on Tuesday.

Cullerton: College priority is education, not golden parachutes

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 30, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) expressed his outrage over the “golden parachute” given to College of DuPage President Robert Breuder.

Walker joins DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau as sales manager

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

Johanna Walker recently joined the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) as a sales manager for the military reunion, nonprofit, and religious and faith-based markets.

Kirk, Stabenow to lead U.S. Senate's Great Lakes Task Force

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

U.S. Sens. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) have been elected by colleagues to co-chair the Senate Great Lakes Task Force.

Wheaton residents must remove diseased trees from property

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

The city of Wheaton reminds property owners that they are responsible for removing trees infested with the emerald ash borer or that have Dutch elm disease.

Duckworth named ranking member of Transportation Subcommittee

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) was named this week as a ranking member of the Transportation and Public Assets Subcommittee of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee.

Water-usage stamps available for purchase

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is now selling water-usage stamps.

Oak Brook seeks assistant finance director

By Mark Reccek | Jan 30, 2015

The Village of Oak Brook is accepting applications for its assistant finance director position.

Hultgren sponsors bill to reauthorize Export-Import Bank of the United States

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently joined 57 colleagues in co-sponsoring the Reform Exports and Expand the American Economy Act, which would reauthorize a key financing tool for manufacturers and suppliers in Illinois for five years.

School board election cycle would change under proposed legislation

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) recently sponsored a bill that would move school board elections to popular election cycles.

County offering scholarships to low-income students

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

The DuPage County Department of Community Services is offering college and occupational training scholarships to low-income individuals with high academic potential.

Elmhurst Quarry project approved

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

The city of Elmhurst and DuPage County recently approved a project to provide 100-year rainfall flood protection for 76 homes north of the Union Pacific tracks between York Street and the Elmhurst Quarry.

Bellock sworn in as 2015 state director for Women In Government

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-IL) was recently sworn in as the 2015 state director for Women In Government at the 21st Annual State Directors’ and 11th Biennial First Term Legislators’ Conference in St. Pete Beach, Florida.

Harper College student invited to attend State of the Union

By Mark Reccek | Jan 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently welcomed Homira Wardak as a special guest at this year's State of the Union Address in Washington, D.C.

Narcan program saves suspected overdose victim

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

Officers from the Naperville Police Department, as part of the DuPage County Narcan Program (DNP), recently used a nasal dose of Narcan to revive a suspected overdose victim.

NLU recognized by Carnegie Foundation for community engagement

By Mark Reccek | Jan 29, 2015

The Carnegie Foundation's Classification for Community Engagement has recognized National Louis University for its support of community partnerships and service learning.

Foster nominates 18 students for U.S. Service Academies

By LocalLabs News Service | Jan 29, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) announced his nominations for the U.S. Services Academies on Thursday.

Kotowski legislation calls for greater government accountability, transparency

By Mark Reccek | Jan 29, 2015

BodyState Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) has taken action in the form of legislation to ensure more government accountability and transparency.

Ives requests audit of COD in response to buyout deal

By Mark Reccek | Jan 29, 2015

BodyState Representative Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has filed a house resolution, asking the Illinois Auditor General to initiate a performance audit of state money awarded to the College of DuPage.