Dupage Policy Journal

West Chicago invites residents to July 21 forums to help define future of city

By Mark Reccek | Jul 2, 2015

The City of West Chicago is currently in the midst of a community planning process that will ultimately result in the creation of the West Chicago Strategic Plan.

Senator Durbin calls on DOD to investigate University of Phoenix's marketing practices

By Mark Reccek | Jul 2, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) is calling on the Department of Defense (DOD) to investigate allegations made in a Reveal article from the Center for Investigative Reporting that documents the University of Phoenix’s deceptive marketing practices and its infringement on military trademarks.

Elmhurst hiring enumerators for updated census count

By Mark Reccek | Jul 2, 2015

The City of Elmhurst, Illinois, is looking for individuals to help conduct an updated population count.

Elk Grove named 2015 Playful City USA community

By Mark Reccek | Jul 2, 2015

Elk Grove Village has been recognized as one of just three communities in Illinois to be declared a 2015 Playful City USA community.

Oak Brook wins Sheahan pension appeal

By Mark Reccek | Jul 1, 2015

The Second District Appellate Court has agreed with the village of Oak Brook and confirmed the invalidity of much of the pension liability related to former police Chief Thomas Sheahan.

Lombard continues to battle mosquitoes

By Mark Reccek | Jul 1, 2015

Wettest June on record makes for prime breeding ground for floodwater mosquitoes.

Willis leads petition drive for reduction in property taxes

By Mark Reccek | Jul 1, 2015

State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) is leading a grassroots petition to collect signatures from residents who are seeking reductions in their Illinois property taxes.