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News from May 2015

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Senator Kirk urges President Obama to delay Ontario Power Generation nuclear waste proposal

By Mark Reccek | May 29, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) recently sent a letter to President Barack Obama, expressing concern with a proposed nuclear waste repository in Canada.

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Senator Durbin demands ITT Tech give students their day in court

By Mark Reccek | May 29, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) criticized the for-profit college chain ITT Technical Institute on Thursday, for complaining that it deserves its day in court, while the company itself prevents students from filing a legal suit either as an individual or as part of a class action.

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Illinois Rep. Kathleen Willis announces grant money for Bensenville Public Library

By Mark Reccek | May 29, 2015

State Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-IL), along with Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, recently announced a grant of $125,000 for the Bensenville Public Library, which will be used to expand its building to provide more services for local youth.

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State Senator Christine Radogno continues to advocate for business reforms

By Mark Reccek | May 29, 2015

Senate Executive Committee Democrats have blocked an effort to freeze property taxes in Illinois, spearheaded by State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-IL).

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Work underway on new DS Containers facility in West Chicago

By Amanda Rupp | May 28, 2015

CenterPoint Properties recently broke ground at the DuPage Business Center for DS Containers' new distribution center in West Chicago. The center for DS Containers, which produces two-piece polymer-coated steel aerosol cans, will span 300,278 square feet. CenterPoint Properties said the building will take up 14.55 acres, making it possible for the company to expand by an additional 250,000 square feet in the future.

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Proposed bill would increase college loan debt awareness

By Amanda Rupp | May 28, 2015

Legislation would require high school curriculum to include lessons on student loan debt

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Senator Cullerton votes to protect municipalities from state funding cuts

By Mark Reccek | May 28, 2015

Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-IL) on Wednesday voted to ensure the municipalities in 23rd Senate District are protected from state funding cuts.

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Kotowski encourages investments in Illinois

By Amanda Rupp | May 28, 2015

State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D- Park Ridge) recently encouraged investors to consider Illinois after the Senate passed its budget, with specific requests made for education, public safety, public services and career training.

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Ives blasts Dems' proposed 2016 budget

By Mark Reccek | May 28, 2015

$36.3 billion general fund budget is nearly $4 billion out of balance

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Glen Ellyn names Vesevick as Village Links GM

By Mark Reccek | May 27, 2015

After a nationwide search, the village of Glen Ellyn said Friday that Jeff Vesevick has been appointed as new general manager of the Village Links/Reserve 22.Vesevick, who served as the interim general manager the last eight months, will oversee operations at the village's 27-hole golf course and restaurant, Reserve 22.

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Cook County alcohol servers, bar bouncers must be trained by July 1

By Mark Reccek | May 27, 2015

Cook County alcohol servers have been put on notice. The new training law for servers in the county takes effect on July 1. The state is hosting a free training session for all county alcohol servers. The new law requires all alcohol servers and bouncers in Cook County bars and restaurants to complete a four-hour Beverage Alcohol Sellers/Servers Education & Training (BASSET) class by July 1, or within 120 days of being hired after July 1.

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Quigley urges Congress to OK train-safety technology funding

By Mark Reccek | May 27, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) called on Congress last week to fund implementation of safety technology, such as positive train control, by supporting the Reassuring Adequate Investment in Lifesaving Systems Act, which he introduced in March. “Positive train control is a game changer for rail safety," Quigley said.

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New daily fee parking pay boxes, pay-by-phone options available June 1

By Mark Reccek | May 26, 2015

Service to be available for Lombard Metra users

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Legislation calls for more frequent scrutiny of state pension funds

By Mark Reccek | May 26, 2015

Senate passes bill requiring three-year reviews of actuarial numbers.

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Cullerton bill to help make college more affordable

By Mark Reccek | May 26, 2015

House Bill 3428 would require public universities, community college to give college credit for AP exams

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Radogno lends support to Rauner's Turnaround Agenda

By Mark Reccek | May 26, 2015

Lawmaker introduces legislative package backing governor's mantra of reform before revenue

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Fortner again seeks term limits for Illinois elected officials

By Mark Reccek | May 22, 2015

State Rep. Mike Fortner (R-Dist. 49) called for term limits on Wednesday for elected officials in Illinois. “Over the years, in the General Assembly, at the beginning of nearly every spring session, I file a proposed constitutional amendment to limit terms of leadership for speaker of the House, minority leader of the House, Senate president and the Senate minority leader," Fortner said.

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Westmont public meeting set for May 27 to discuss St. Joseph Creek project

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | May 22, 2015

Village of Westmont, Illinois, residents will have the opportunity to discuss the current status of the St. Joseph Creek Stabilization Project during a public meeting next week.

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Sen. Tom Cullerton's resolution creates PANDAS Awareness Day

By Mark Reccek | May 22, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-IL) has done his part to raise awareness for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) by passing Senate Resolution 237 designating Oct. 9 of 2016 as PANS, PANDAS and PITAND Awareness Day in Illinois.

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Senator Dick Durbin's act would help veteran-owned small business growth

By Mark Reccek | May 22, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced legislation on Wednesday that would provide veteran-owned small businesses access to surplus federal property, helping to reduce overhead costs and let the businesses grow.