Dupage Policy Journal

State Senate Republicans busy in districts during recess

By Mark Reccek | Jun 22, 2015

State Senate Republicans are back in their districts for summer recess, reaching out to their constituents. Just recently, State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Dist. 41) hosted a children's safety fair in Downers Grove. The event was attended by more than 1,000 local residents. Also, State Sen. Matt Murphy (R-Dist. 27) hosted a town hall meeting in which a legislative update was presented.

Business Fire Academy to be held Thursday and Friday

By Mark Reccek | Jun 22, 2015

Elk Grove Village Fire Department invites business owners to learn about services.

Turnaround Agenda forum set for Wednesday in Wheaton

By Mark Reccek | Jun 22, 2015

State Rep. Jeanne Ives will host the public forum to discuss governor's plan and its affect on residents.

Kirk-Mikulski bill would add Polish visitors to Visa Waiver Program

By Mark Reccek | Jun 19, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) helped get legislation that would provide Polish citizens with visa-free travel to the U.S. added to the fiscal year 2016 Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding bill. The legislation would allow DHS to add Poland to the Visa Waiver Program (VWP).

Take Care of Business Day set for next Tuesday

By Mark Reccek | Jun 19, 2015

The Oak Brook Police Department and the Oak Brook Public Library will host Take Care of Business Day 2015 on Tuesday, June 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Legislative Advisory Council convenes first meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 19, 2015

More than 40 residents attended the first meeting of the Legislative Advisory Council June 17 at the DeVry University Campus in Downers Grove.

New Metra Underpass ramp entrances slated to open in downtown Lombard Monday

By Mark Reccek | Jun 19, 2015

North and south ramp entrances to the new Metra Underpass tunnel in downtown Lombard, Illinois, are set to open Monday.

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam launches social media campaign to help Alzheimer's caregivers

By Mark Reccek | Jun 18, 2015

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) announced the launch of a social media campaign Thursday, designed to assist Alzheimer’s disease caregivers with better understanding and navigating the 1996 Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Radogno, Rauner team up on property-tax reform legislation

By Mark Reccek | Jun 18, 2015

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-Dist. 41) recently joined Gov. Bruce Rauner in a press conference to discuss the current status of property tax reform in the state. "Homeowners, small businesses and families in Illinois have suffered for years under high property taxes — particularly in the suburbs, where taxes are rising faster than inflation and outpacing home values," Radogno said.

Illinois lawmakers in D.C. aim to ban sewage dumping into Great Lakes

By Mark Reccek | Jun 18, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL), along with U.S. Reps. Robert Dold (R-Dist. 10), Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) and Daniel Lipinski (D-Dist. 3), recently introduced Great Lakes Water Protection Act (GLWPA) legislation on Wednesday. GLWPA sets a 2035 deadline to end sewage dumping in the Great Lakes in an effort to ensure the availability of clean water for the next generation and to lessen the economic impact beach closures have on local communities every year.

Open house to review wetland mapping project set

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 18, 2015

A public open house to review the DuPage County, Illinois, mapping project will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at the DuPage County Government Center, Jack T. Kneuepfer Building Auditorium, 421 County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois.

Cullerton urges House to pass college funding reform initiative

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 18, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) said Wednesday he is on a mission to make the Illinois House take action on House Bill 3593, a bill which would put in place measures to quell the abuse and misuse of taxpayer money at Illinois colleges and public universities.

Rep. Daniel Lipinski expresses opposition to Trade Promotion Authority

By Mark Reccek | Jun 18, 2015

Last Thursday, U.S. Rep. Daniel Lipinski (D-IL) commented on the results of the votes taken on the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA), known as Fast Track.

Lisle helping Maple Terrace celebrate 50th anniversary

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 18, 2015

The village of Lisle will be helping Maple Terrace Shopping Center celebrate its 50th anniversary on Saturday.

Illinois comptroller warns public of consequences if budget does not pass

By Mark Reccek | Jun 17, 2015

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger on June 10 informed the public of actions the state will have to take if the legislature does not pass a budget before the end of the fiscal year, by June 30.

Kaleshia Page selected to serve on Woodbridge board of trustees

By Mark Reccek | Jun 17, 2015

The Village of Woodbridge, Illinois, has a new trustee member: Mayor Gina Cunningham has selected Kaleshia “Kay” Page to serve on the board of trustees.

Willis hosts second annual Community Resource Fair in Melrose Park

By Mark Reccek | Jun 16, 2015

State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Dist. 77) hosted the second annual Community Resource Fair on Saturday in the Melrose Park Village Hall gym. “Though I’m excited to see the community come out to attend this event, what’s more important is that residents learn about programs that are out there that can provide some assistance,” Willis said.

Roskam: Obamacare offshoot program funded illegally

By Mark Reccek | Jun 16, 2015

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Dist. 6), chairman of the Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, appeared on Fox News with Greta Van Susteren last week, where he accused the Obama administration of unconstitutional spending on the Affordable Care Act’s Basic Health Program.

Road-pavement patching begins soon in Prairie Meadows

By Mark Reccek | Jun 16, 2015

Construction work on roads in West Chicago's Prairie Meadows subdivision is set to begin on Monday and last until July 6. The work will involve pavement-patching operations on the worst sections of the roadway between 7 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.