Dupage Policy Journal

Hultgren co-sponsors legislation that targets world hunger

By Mark Reccek | Oct 20, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) said late last week that he is co-sponsoring the Global Food Security Act of 2015. H.R. 1567 aims to reduce global hunger by achieving food security and improving nutrition, especially for women and children in Third World nations.

Wheaton hearing on Tuesday to address pursuit of flood-relief grant

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

DuPage County will host a public hearing on Tuesday regarding a grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. at the county's JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Road, room 1-500B in Wheaton.

Wheaton College hosts emergency-training exercise

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The Wheaton Fire Department, Wheaton Police Department and Wheaton College conducted an emergency-response training exercise Monday at Wheaton College’s Edman Memorial Chapel. The event featured a simulation of an active-shooter situation aimed at helping first-responders receive critical training to protect the community.

Helsinki Commission to hold hearing on migrant surge into Europe

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, also known as the Helsinki Commission, on which U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Dist. 14) serves as a commissioner, will hold a hearing titled "Europe’s Refugee Crisis: How Should the U.S., EU and OSCE Respond?” at 2 p.m. EDT on Tuesday in the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2200.

Revised O'Hare Modernization Environmental Impact Statement available

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The city of Chicago has a new program aimed at modernizing Chicago O'Hare International Airport as approved in the O'Hare Modernization Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) issued by FAA in July 2005.

DuPage County flood project completion celebrated with ribbon cutting

By Mark Reccek | Oct 19, 2015

The county constructed a two reservoir system that operates when water elevations in the adjacent Klein Creek rise.

Quigley, Durbin discuss urban-flooding legislation with Chicago residents

By Mark Reccek | Oct 18, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Dist. 5) and U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed their bicameral Urban Flooding Awareness Act legislation on Thursday at Chicago's Center for Neighborhood Technology (CNT) and met with local residents whose homes or businesses have been affected by urban flooding.

Warrenville sets district planning meeting for Oct. 29

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

The city of Warrenville will host a Southwest district planning meeting Oct. 29 at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 28W701 Stafford Place.

Sandack comments on latest drop in state tax receipts

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) published a report on his website compiled by the nonpartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CGFA) for September that indicates the state's tax receipts fell by $382 million compared to September of 2014.

Fluor Corp. chosen for engineering project

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 17, 2015

Kuwait National Petroleum Co. (KNPC) selected Fluor Corp. as the preferred bidder for two engineering, procurement and construction packages.Facilities in the two packages will include a variety of key process units, utilities and infrastructure for the new Al-Zour oil refinery project in Kuwait that is expected to produce 615,000 barrels per day.

Elk Grove receives 2015 Small Business Advocate Award

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

Elk Grove Mayor Craig Johnson recently accepted the 2015 Small Business Advocate Award from the U.S. Conference of Mayors.

DuPage County Historical Museum receives $200,000 donation

By Mark Reccek | Oct 17, 2015

The donation will be used to replace the roof on the museum's building as well as cover other interior repairs.

Downers Grove sets final Architectural Design Review Board meeting

By Mark Reccek | Oct 16, 2015

The Downers Grove Architectural Design Review Board (ADRB) Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Historic Preservation will hold its final meeting Wednesday in the public works facility.

AlixPartners assists with College of Du Page's operations

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 15, 2015

During the summer the College of DuPage Board of Trustees hired AlixPartners LLP to provide temporary executive and evaluative services to its finance department.

West Chicago seeking event coordinator for Railroad Days

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

The city of West Chicago said Monday it is seeking a special event coordinator. The coordinator will be responsible for organizing, staffing and managing Railroad Days, the city's four-day community festival slated to run July 7-10, 2016, at Pioneer Park.