Dupage Policy Journal

Elmhurst continuing efforts to combat nuisance mosquitoes

By Mark Reccek | Jul 13, 2015

Elmhurst officials said Thursday that the city will continue mosquito control efforts to combat the high level of nuisance mosquitoes resulting from last month's rains.

Cullerton praises House for backing community college compensation reforms

By Mark Reccek | Jul 13, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-IL) praised the House on Thursday for passing legislation to address the abuse and waste of taxpayer money at the hands of state community colleges.

Senate committee passes Kirk amendment to protect Great Lakes from nuclear waste

By Mark Reccek | Jul 13, 2015

Amendment would delay Canada's plan to store 7 million cubic feet of nuclear waste near lakes.

Radogno addresses budget impasse

By Daniel Daw | Jul 10, 2015

State senator reassures citizens that essential services will remain available despite no 2016 FY budget

Hultgren supports Student Success Act

By LocalLabs News Service | Jul 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) indicated Wednesday that he supports passage of the Student Success Act. The legislation gives state and local officials the ability to set school curriculum and measure academic success through reforms to the No Child Left Behind Act.

Rep. Mike Quigley delivers speech against right-to-work laws

By Mark Reccek | Jul 9, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) gave a speech on the House floor Thursday, urging his colleagues take a stand against right-to-work laws, as well as to support the right to organize, have a safe job and receive a fair wage.

Four Lakes Avenue Bridge to close for construction Monday

By Mark Reccek | Jul 9, 2015

Closure expected for several months as new bridge is constructed.

Durbin calls for ban on asbestos in children's products

By Mark Reccek | Jul 9, 2015

Senator joins fellow lawmaker in sending plea to Consumer Product Safety Commission.

America in Bloom competition blossoms in St. Charles

By Mark Reccek | Jul 8, 2015

America in Bloom competition judging in St. Charles, Illinois, will take place Sunday through Tuesday.

Ives returns 17 percent of district budget to state

By Mark Reccek | Jul 8, 2015

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-IL) has made a commitment to return money to the state from her district allotment every year since assuming office in 2013.

Illinois lawmakers call for more railroad safety funding

By Mark Reccek | Jul 8, 2015

Reps. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Mike Quigley (D-IL),Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Metra officials on Monday called for more federal funding for positive train control (PTC) and other improvements to rail safety.

Woodridge blood drive scheduled for July 21

By Mark Reccek | Jul 8, 2015

The Village of Woodridge, Illinois, will host a blood drive on Tuesday, July 21, from 2 to 6 p.m.

IMET board issues update on investment-fraud probe

By Mark Reccek | Jul 7, 2015

The Illinois Metropolitan Investment Fund (IMET) Board of Trustees has released an update on Monday on the FFF Repo B fraud and recovery efforts. The fund lost $50.4 million in suburban and government taxpayer dollars after investing in allegedly fraudulent loans. The matter is now at the center of a federal criminal investigation.

Woodbridge accepting applications for police pension board, plan commission vacancies

By Mark Reccek | Jul 7, 2015

The village of Woodbridge is accepting applications for vacancies on the police pension board and plan commission.

Elk Grove continues nighttime spraying for mosquitoes

By Mark Reccek | Jul 7, 2015

The Northwest Mosquito Abatement District (NWMAD) will resume nighttime spraying for nuisance mosquitoes within Elk Grove, Illinois, as conditions permit.

Elmhurst Communications Committee to meet Thursday

By Mark Reccek | Jul 7, 2015

Meeting will be held in council chambers at Elmhurst City Hall.

Durbin, Kelly unveil bill to regulate tar-sands refining, study pet-coke byproduct

By Mark Reccek | Jul 6, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Dist. 2) said late last week that they are co-sponsoring legislation to address the concerns of petroleum coke, or pet coke, on a national level by seeking federal environmental safety regulations on refining tar sands, of which pet coke is a byproduct.