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News from March 2015

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Act reintroduced to protect immigrants from fraud

By Mark Reccek | Mar 18, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) have reintroduced the Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act.

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Hinsdale police sergeant graduates from command school

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

The Hinsdale Police Department said on Monday that Sgt. Thomas Yehl graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. Yehl successfully completed the 10-week staff and command program, which began on Oct. 6, 2014, and ended on Feb. 13, 2015, in DeKalb.

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Foster, Culberson to lead House's R&D Caucus

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

U.S. Reps. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and John Culberson (R-Texas) said on Monday that they will serve as co-chairmen of the Congressional Research and Development Caucus. “As a scientist and businessman, I believe that a commitment to supporting research and development in the United States is critical to our nation’s long-term economic success," Foster said.

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Hultgren supports Retail Protection Investor Act

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) has offered his support to the Retail Protection Investor Act.

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Lipinski asks district's young artists to enter D.C. art contest

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) called on high school students on Monday in the Third Congressional District, which he serves, to submit artwork in this year's 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

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Woodridge hearing tonight on plan for pool area

By Mark Reccek | Mar 16, 2015

The Woodridge Plan Commission will hold a public hearing today at 7:30 p.m. to consider a request to remove a pool and replace the amenity with a splash pad, playground, fitness stations and a seating area. The meeting will be held at the Woodridge Village Hall, Five Plaza Drive.

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Hinsdale, Casa Margarita agree on train station lease

By Mark Reccek | Mar 16, 2015

The Village of Hinsdale recently reached an agreement with Casa Margarita to open a full-service restaurant in the Brush Hill Train Station. Casa Margarita was selected through a competitive process that included a request for proposals. The requests were issued in the fall of 2014.

College of DuPage hires PR firm after missing audit deadline

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 16, 2015

Following word from school officials that a deadline to agree to a state-run audit would not be met and a threat from Illinois lawmakers to slash funding, the College of DuPage has hired the PR firm Res Publica Group. The audit comes as a result of continuing questions about financial oversight at the College of DuPage, which is supported by property taxes, state appropriations and tuition,, that saw the board approve a nearly $763,000 severance package for school President Robert Breuder.

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Warrenville discusses 2016 draft budget

By Mark Reccek | Mar 16, 2015

The Warrenville City Council held its annual budget workshop on March 14.

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Kirk praises EPA's sole-source designation for Mahomet Aquifer

By Mark Reccek | Mar 15, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) strongly supports the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s recent decision to allow special protections for the Mahomet Aquifer by designating it as a sole source of drinking water for residents of east-central Illinois.

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Elk Grove police turn up heat ahead of St. Pat's Day

By Mark Reccek | Mar 13, 2015

The Elk Grove Village Police Department is beefing up traffic enforcement activities through March 22. The activities are tied to the “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” and “Click It or Ticket” enforcement campaigns, as well as St. Patrick's Day on Tuesday.

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Elmhurst installs new bike-repair station downtown

By Mark Reccek | Mar 13, 2015

Elmhurst has a new Dero Bike Fix-It bicycle repair station, which the city recently installed downtown. The station was funded out of proceeds from the 2014 Elmhurst Cycling Classic, donated by the Elmhurst Master’s Competition Cycling Team.

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Oak Brook election for president, clerk, trustees April 7

By Mark Reccek | Mar 13, 2015

Oak Brook residents will go to the polls on April 7 to cast their votes in the general consolidated election. The first day for early voting is March 23, and the final day for grace-period registration, grace-period voting and early voting is April 4.

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DuPage approves incentives aimed at building green

By Mark Reccek | Mar 12, 2015

An incentive program to encourage developers and property owners to build green projects throughout DuPage County has been approved by the county board. The board recently unanimously voted to implement a list of incentives that reduce permitting time and costs for projects that qualify under U.S.

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Cullerton legislation hopes to increase voter participation in school board elections

By Mark Reccek | Mar 12, 2015

BodyState Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-23rd) recently introduced legislation that will permit Illinois residents to vote for school board members alongside candidates for the White House and U.S.

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Willis supporting stronger protections against ID theft

By Mark Reccek | Mar 12, 2015

State. Rep. Kathleen Willis (R-77th) has joined Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan and House colleagues in sponsoring legislation to strengthen security requirements for websites and other storers of personal financial information.

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Bloomingdale's Finance Department honored for 25th time

By Mark Reccek | Mar 12, 2015

Village receives award from the Government Finance Officers Association.

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Itasca to hold public hearing on village vision plan

By Mark Reccek | Mar 11, 2015

The Village of Itasca's Plan Commission will hold a public hearing on March 18 to consider recommending approval of the draft comprehensive plan prior to adoption. The hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Itasca Village Hall, 550 W. Irving Park Road, in the second-floor boardroom.

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City council, school board candidates to speak at March 26 forum

By Mark Reccek | Mar 11, 2015

The League of Women Voters of Wheaton and the Wheaton Chamber of Commerce will host event.

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Durbin, Wescott discuss Rock Falls area's needs

By Mark Reccek | Mar 11, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Rock Falls Mayor Bill Wescott met in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday to discuss 2015 regional priorities, including infrastructure initiatives. “Mayor Wescott proudly serves the City of Rock Falls, Illinois, and it was great to meet with him today,” Durbin said.