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News from July 2015

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Roskam updates viewers on IRS targeting of conservative groups

By Mark Reccek | Jul 24, 2015

Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL), chairman of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, appeared on Fox News' "On the Record" with Greta Van Susteren this week to discuss an independent Government Accountability Office (GAO) report commissioned by the committee.

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Quigley announces federal grant to Elmhurst Fire Department

By Mark Reccek | Jul 24, 2015

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) on Thursday announced the Elmhurst Fire Department has received a $200,000 grant award through the Assistance to Firefighter Grant program in the amount of $200,910.

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Reps. Duckworth, Murphy, Crowley introduce bill protecting women's access to oral contraceptives

By Mark Reccek | Jul 24, 2015

U.S. Reps. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL), Patrick Murphy (D-FL) and Joe Crowley (D-NY) have introduced legislation aimed at protecting a woman's right to affordable birth control.

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Rep. Foster legislation would prevent coal ash pollution

By Mark Reccek | Jul 24, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) on Thursday introduced a motion to recommit on the Improving Coal Combustion Residuals Regulation Act of 2015.

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Senator Durbin announces FEMA grants for Illinois first responders

By Mark Reccek | Jul 23, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Wednesday announced that communities across Illinois have received grants from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) totaling roughly $3.1 million.

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Taiwanese Folk Sports Troupe performs in Westmont

By Mark Reccek | Jul 23, 2015

This past Monday, more than 200 guests from Westmont and surrounding communities attended the Taiwanese Folk Sports Troupe performance at the Westmont Park District Community Center.

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Website helps ID criminal activity in Lisle

By Mark Reccek | Jul 23, 2015

The Village of Lisle, Illinois, is encouraging residents to help prevent identify theft and related crimes by utilizing a website.

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Active duty task force to share plans this evening

By Mark Reccek | Jul 23, 2015

A public meeting hosted by the Hitchcock Design Group is on tap for this evening at 7 p.m. to present an updated plan to the 2002 River Corridor Master Plan, as well as input collected from residents.

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Quigley participates in roundtable on imports and exports

By Mark Reccek | Jul 22, 2015

Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) on Tuesday, along with Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Industry & Analysis Marcus Jadotte, participated in a roundtable discussion hosted by Navistar International Corp., the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and the Illinois Manufacturers' Association (IMA) to learn how trade and exports impact manufacturers in Chicago.

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Lombard Pride committee holds first meeting, seeks input from community

By Mark Reccek | Jul 22, 2015

The village of Lombard Pride Committee convened its first official meeting this month to discuss and explore options for a new annual community festival and recommend that surveys be issued to gather information on events held in neighboring communities.

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FAA to hold public meetings next month on O'Hare environmental impact statement

By Mark Reccek | Jul 22, 2015

The Federal Aviation Administration will host four public meetings in August to solicit comments on the draft re-evaluation of the O'Hare Airport modernization Environmental Impact Statement.

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Public hearing to solicit ideas on Settler’s Pointe Subdivision

By Mark Reccek | Jul 22, 2015

Warrenville officials have responded to residents' requests for more economic development by proposing the Settler’s Pointe Subdivision.

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Kids' Health & Fitness Boot Camp slated for Aug. 14

By Mark Reccek | Jul 21, 2015

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-IL) will host the annual Kids' Health & Fitness Boot Camp on Friday, Aug. 14, at Cantigny Park, 1S151 Winfield Road, Wheaton.

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Free job fair in Willowbrook on Wednesday

By Mark Reccek | Jul 21, 2015

State Sen. Christine Radogno, and Reps. Jim Durkin and Ron Sandack hosting free event.

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Senate Subcommittee on Executive Compensation discuss possible changes

By Mark Reccek | Jul 21, 2015

Subcommittee looking to close loopholes that allow for abuses of taxpayer dollars.

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Lombard blood drive a success

By Mark Reccek | Jul 21, 2015

Village collects 158 pints of blood; next blood drive planned for Sept. 16

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Woodridge Finance Department receives national award

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

The Village of Woodridge Finance Department was recognized at last week's board meeting for receiving its first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) Award, a national honor that recognizes conformance with the highest standards in the preparation of state and local government reports.

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Illinois State Museum may be shut down if budget impasse not resolved

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-IL) said late last week that the Legislature’s bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CoGFA) held a hearing to discuss the possibility of closing the Illinois State Museum as part of possible spending reductions that would be required should the state budget impasse continue.

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DuPage County Fair to cause traffic delays through Sunday.

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

Motorists are being asked to adhere to parking restrictions and posted signs.

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Duckworth returns over $65,000 in unspent office funds to federal coffers

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) said she is returning $65,793.51 in congressional office-allowance funds for 2014. Since taking office in 2013, Duckworth has returned $179,712.05 to federal coffers.