Dupage Policy Journal

NEA grant to Elgin Symphony Orchestra announced by Rep. Duckworth

By Mark Reccek | Mar 24, 2015

U.S. Rep Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently announced that the National Endowment of the Arts (NEA) awarded a $10,000 grant to the Elgin Symphony Orchestra Association in Elgin, Ill.

DuPage County School District 45 assigned Aa2 rating by Moody's

By Mark Reccek | Mar 24, 2015

Moody's Investors Service on Monday assigned an Aa2 rating to DuPage County School District 45's $7.9 million General Obligation Limited (GOLT) School Bonds, Series 2015.

$2.7 million grant for flood protection announced by Foster

By Mark Reccek | Mar 24, 2015

DuPage County will soon receive $2.7 million Hazard Mitigation Grant from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to fund the acquisition and demolition of 13 flood-prone residential properties.

Report: Feds demanded bank cease "insider dealings" and "golden parachute payments" under COD trustee candidate's watch

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 24, 2015

A bank run by College of DuPage trustee hopeful Matt Gambs was once reprimanded by federal regulators, accused of engaging in "unsafe or unsound business practices" in a 2010 Order to cease and desist issued by the Office of Thrift Supervision.

Radogno concerned with delay in repairing budget deficit

By Mark Reccek | Mar 23, 2015

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-41st) is concerned little progress has been made on the $1.6 billion budget deficit.

Durbin supports Detergent Poisoning and Child Safety Act

By Mark Reccek | Mar 23, 2015

Proposed bill would raise awareness of laundry packets' dangers.

Radogno explains Local Government and Unfunded Task Force

By Mark Reccek | Mar 23, 2015

Group tasked with making Illinois government more efficient.

Roselle vehicle stickers available until May 31

By Mark Reccek | Mar 23, 2015

The Village of Roselle has announced that vehicle stickers are now on sale.

Kotowski's First Amendment bill advances to Senate floor

By Mark Reccek | Mar 20, 2015

A bill sponsored by state Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-Dist. 28), which aims to ensure residents have a First Amendment right to express their views and opinions in public, unanimously passed the Senate Judiciary Committee and has advanced to the Senate floor for a vote.

Durbin hosts Illinois Congressional Delegation luncheon

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) hosted a luncheon on Thursday for members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation of the 114th Congress. In addition to Durbin, the luncheon was attended by U.S. Reps. Cheri Bustos (D-IL), Danny Davis (D-IL), Bob Dold (R-IL) and Bill Foster (D-IL).

Senate lunch features Illinois foods, fares

By Mark Reccek | Mar 20, 2015

The U.S. Senate's weekly Republican luncheon was hosted by U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on March 19.

Rep. Quigley calls on federal government to address O'Hare noise pollution

By Mark Reccek | Mar 20, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-IL) is putting pressure on the federal government to address noise pollution at O'Hare International Airport.

State reps. respond to College of DuPage's failure to meet audit deadline

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 19, 2015

Illinois State Reps. Jeanne Ives (R) and Jack Franks (D) responded to the recent failure by the College of DuPage (COD) board of trustees to meet a deadline for a state-run audit.

Special fire alarm presented to local family

By Mark Reccek | Mar 19, 2015

Naperville Fire Department Chief Mark Puknaitis and fire personnel presented a special fire alarm to resident Kim DeCarlo and her hearing-impaired son, Christopher, on March 16.

DuPage County Board members travel to state capital

By Mark Reccek | Mar 19, 2015

State Sens. Michael Connelly (R-48th) and Ron Sandack (R-21st) on Wednesday welcomed seven DuPage County Board members to the Illinois State Capitol.

Lipinski and Quigley introduce RAILS Act

By Mark Reccek | Mar 19, 2015

Reps. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) and Mike Quigley (D-IL) have introduced the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems (RAILS) Act to reauthorize the Rail Safety Technology Grant program and improve the safety of the nation’s railroads.

Hultgren calls for more transparency from the EPA

By Mark Reccek | Mar 19, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) has expressed his support for the Secret Science Reform Act (H.R. 1030).

Illinois FOID licensing process moves online

By Mark Reccek | Mar 18, 2015

The office of State Rep. Christine Radogno (R-IL) has announced that the Illinois State Police (ISP) will now accept online Firearm Owner Identification (FOID) applications.

Three senators ask FDA to probe several OxyELITE products

By Mark Reccek | Mar 18, 2015

U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) sent a letter on Tuesday to the Food and Drug Administration, asking that it conduct an extensive investigation into all OxyELITE Pro Super Thermogenic products on the market and, if necessary, ensure they are removed from the market.