March, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Foster announces 11th Congressional District Art Competition

By Mark Reccek | Mar 3, 2015

Rep. Foster has announced the start of the 11th District's Congressional Art Competition

Bellock new dean of House Republican Women

By Mark Reccek | Mar 3, 2015

State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47) took over as new dean of the House Republican Women this week. Bellock replaces Rep. Renee Kosel (R-Dist. 37), who retired earlier this year.

U.S. history as supercomputing innovator threatened

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 3, 2015

Lawmakers call on legislation to jump-start America's supercomputing industries

Village of Hinsdale to begin new electric rate negotiations

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 3, 2015

According to a recent announcement from the Village of Hinsdale, the area has decided to enter negotiations to adjust the community’s electric rate.

Schelstreet named chief fire officer

By Mark Reccek | Mar 2, 2015

St. Charles Fire Chief Joe Schelstreet has been officially designated a chief fire officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing.

Road work, economic efforts highlight Village Park address

By Mark Reccek | Mar 2, 2015

The Village Park State of the Village address held last week highlighted the status of road projects and economic development in the community. During the address, Village Manager Rich Keehner discussed upcoming projects.

Kirk calls on VA to improve Veterans Choice Card implementation

By Mark Reccek | Mar 2, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) along with 42 other senators this week forwarded a letter to Secretary of Veterans Affairs Robert McDonald, expressing concern with the current implementation of the Veterans Choice Card.

Rep. Sandack seeks more flexibility in physical education curriculum

By Mark Reccek | Mar 2, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-81st) is continuing to fight to ensure more local control is granted to schools, school boards and educators when structuring their physical education requirements.