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News from May 2015

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Lombard unveils e-newsletter for local construction industry

By Mark Reccek | May 11, 2015

The Village of Lombard has launched an e-newsletter for construction-industry professionals, called Code and Permit News. The newsletter includes relevant information relating to news and events concerning Lombard's Community Development Department. The village is encouraging professional builders, contractors and architects to sign up to receive the periodic e-newsletter  to find out about new codes affecting the building industry, open houses and networking events, and expiring registrat

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Elk Grove begins ad campaign to better market village

By Mark Reccek | May 11, 2015

Mayor Craig B. Johnson of Elk Grove Village, Illinois, announced a plan to increase village brand awareness to draw in businesses and retain existing businesses at the State of the Village Address on May 7.

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Newly elected College of DuPage board member Bernstein sets sights on board harmony

By Peter J. Gallanis | May 8, 2015

Charles Bernstein, a new member of the College of DuPage Board of Trustees, did not waste any time getting down to business at the board's first meeting after the April elections.

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Duckworth weighs in on 'Fast Track' trade-authority bill

By Amanda Rupp | May 7, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) recently released a statement on the “Fast Track” trade-authority legislation that Congress is currently considering. The legislation is also known as the Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) legislation. “As a member of Congress, it is my responsibility to carefully provide oversight on issues that make a real difference in the lives of working families,” Duckworth said.

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Rep. Randy Hultgren calls for fix of broken federal budget process

By Mark Reccek | May 7, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) recently had an op-ed published on CNBC.com explaining why the federal budget process is broken and in need of repair.

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IDOT to hold listening sessions to discuss infrastructure needs

By Allyson Beasecker | May 7, 2015

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in cooperation with the Illinois Capital Development Board, is sponsoring a series of listening sessions across the state in order to discuss and gain input on the state’s infrastructure needs.

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DS Containers to break ground this month in West Chicago

By Mark Reccek | May 7, 2015

DS Containers will soon set up shop in West Chicago.

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Seven senators ask Lynch to investigate failed Corinthian Colleges

By Mark Reccek | May 6, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and six other senators are urging Attorney General Loretta Lynch to begin an extensive investigation into determining whether Corinthian Colleges and its executives violated federal civil and criminal laws.

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Warrenville mayor, city officials attend travel and tourism event

By Mark Reccek | May 6, 2015

Warrenville, Illinois, Mayor David Brummel and city officials attended a meet-and-greet event Tuesday, in celebration of National Travel & Tourism Week, in the Ginkgo Room of The Morton Arboretum's Visitors Center.

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Oak Brook, Illinois, looking to fill park commissioner position

By Mark Reccek | May 6, 2015

The Oak Brook Park District Board of Commissioners is currently looking for residents interested in filling a vacancy on the board of park commissioners as a park commissioner.

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Lombard, Illinois, lauded for recent code amendments

By Mark Reccek | May 6, 2015

The Village of Lombard, Illinois, was praised during the May 1 Builder Open House for its latest code amendments and outreach efforts.

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Kirk attends Bahá’í event, condemns Iranian persecution

By Mark Reccek | May 5, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) attended the grand opening of the Welcome Center at the Bahá’í House of Worship on Monday in Wilmette. “The Iranian regime continues to arrest its own citizens simply for being Bahá’í,” Kirk said. “As we approach seven years since the seven top Bahá’í leaders in Iran were imprisoned because of their faith, I join Bahá’í worshipers in Illinois in standing against persecution around the world.”

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Statewide listening tour set for Friday in St. Charles, Illinois

By Mark Reccek | May 5, 2015

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Listening Tour is coming to the City of St. Charles, Illinois, this Friday at 3 p.m., meeting in council chambers at 2 E. Main St.

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Durbin demands feds offer debt relief to former Everest College students

By Mark Reccek | May 5, 2015

Everest College part of now-defunct Corinthian College system

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Randy Hultgren receives Spirit of Enterprise Award

By Mark Reccek | May 5, 2015

U.S. Chamber honors congressman for commitment to advancing jobs and growth.

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Red Gate Road-IL Route 25 intersection to close temporarily

By Mark Reccek | May 4, 2015

Motorists in the St. Charles, Illinois, area will notice a full road closure Tuesday, May 5, at the intersection of IL Route 25 and Red Gate Road, beginning at 1 p.m. and lasting approximately 15 to 30 minutes. The road closure is necessary for the connection of the watermain from the east side of the street to the west side of the street, as part of the North Fifth Avenue Watermain Replacement Project.

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Durbin, 6 other U.S. senators call for full funding of food-safety law

By Mark Reccek | May 4, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and six other senators sent a letter to the Senate Appropriations Committee, requesting that it fully fund the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) food-safety provisions mandated in the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Since the bill was signed into law in 2011, the FSMA has been funded with less than half of what is needed for full implementation.

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Bensenville asked to show support for O'Hare airport legislation

By Mark Reccek | May 4, 2015

Bensenville, Illinois, is calling on residents to advance legislation in the Illinois General Assembly to mitigate Chicago O'Hare International Airport impacts.

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Lipinski hails new U.S. safety standards for rail tank cars

By Mark Reccek | May 4, 2015

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) praised new U.S. regulations unveiled on Friday for rail tank cars transporting crude oil,  ethanol and other volatile liquids. The new rules, which correspond with Canada's standards, require thicker steel shells, gauge jackets and thermal protection, as well as improved pressure-relief valves and additional head shielding for rail tank cars transporting volatile liquids.

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Annual Shape of Itasca Town Hall meeting May 11

By Barry Cohen | May 1, 2015

The annual Shape of Itasca Town Hall meeting is scheduled for Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Chicago West-Itasca, 860 W. Irving Park Road, the village said on Thursday.