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News from 2015

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Rep. Sandack joins school funding task force

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 9, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) has been selected to join a bipartisan task force that will evaluate the adequacy and equity of the school funding formula.

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Pike appointed to fulfill remaining District 5 term

By Mark Reccek | Mar 9, 2015

The Village of Lombard has a new trustee.

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Ives introduces legislation requiring 14 day posting of labor agreements

By Mark Reccek | Mar 9, 2015

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-42nd) has introduced a house bill that will improve transparency and citizen access to government activity.

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DuPage state reps calls on College of DuPage Board President to conduct finance audit

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 6, 2015

A bipartisan group of Illinois state representatives sent a letter on Thursday to College of DuPage Board Chairwoman Erin Birt on Thursday seeking an audit of the College of DuPage.

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Bensenville receives national budget award

By Mark Reccek | Mar 6, 2015

The Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada honors village.

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Connelly calls for greater budgetary transparency at local, state levels

By Mark Reccek | Mar 6, 2015

Senator's bills will provide the public more time to view county and state budgets.

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Hultgren cosponsors bill expanding homeownership options

By Mark Reccek | Mar 5, 2015

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (D-Ill.) has cosponsored the Portfolio Lending and Mortgage Access Act. H.R. 1210 offers relief to mortgage lenders such as community banks and credit unions from unnecessary regulations that increase costs and reduce the availability of consumer home mortgages.

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Expanded VA caregiver program bill introduced by Durbin

By Mark Reccek | Mar 5, 2015

U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Tammy Baldwin (D-Wis.) have introduced the Veterans Affairs Family Caregivers Expansion and Improvement Act.

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Kotowski praises Senate panel OK of child-care aid bill

By Mark Reccek | Mar 5, 2015

State Sen. Dan Kotowski (D-28th) said on Thursday that he greatly appreciates the Senate Appropriations I Committee, on which he serves, advancing S.B. 274, aimed at diverting approximately $280 million in funds typically set aside for special interests to provide child care for working parents.

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Kirk calls for bipartisan support to end Iran's nuclear threat

By Mark Reccek | Mar 5, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is urging Congress to take a firm stand against Iran pursuing nuclear and terror threats.

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Police officers, citizens honored for courageous acts

By Mark Reccek | Mar 4, 2015

The West Chicago City Council recently recognized two private citizens and two West Chicago police officers for their heroic actions.

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Bids for former Elks Club building being accepted

By Mark Reccek | Mar 4, 2015

Pre-bid meeting scheduled for March 17

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Kirk introduces Improving Access to Maternity Care Act

By Mark Reccek | Mar 4, 2015

Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) has joined forces with Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-Wisc.) and Reps. Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (R-Texas) and Lois Capps (D-Calif.) in introducing the Improving Access to Maternity Care Act.

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Duckworth reiterates importance of American-Israeli relationship

By Mark Reccek | Mar 4, 2015

Israel continues to remain one of America's closest and strongest allies in the Middle East.

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Foster announces 11th Congressional District Art Competition

By Mark Reccek | Mar 3, 2015

Rep. Foster has announced the start of the 11th District's Congressional Art Competition

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Bellock new dean of House Republican Women

By Mark Reccek | Mar 3, 2015

State Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Dist. 47) took over as new dean of the House Republican Women this week. Bellock replaces Rep. Renee Kosel (R-Dist. 37), who retired earlier this year.

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U.S. history as supercomputing innovator threatened

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 3, 2015

Lawmakers call on legislation to jump-start America's supercomputing industries

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Village of Hinsdale to begin new electric rate negotiations

By Amanda Rupp | Mar 3, 2015

According to a recent announcement from the Village of Hinsdale, the area has decided to enter negotiations to adjust the community’s electric rate.

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Schelstreet named chief fire officer

By Mark Reccek | Mar 2, 2015

St. Charles Fire Chief Joe Schelstreet has been officially designated a chief fire officer by the Commission on Professional Credentialing.

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Road work, economic efforts highlight Village Park address

By Mark Reccek | Mar 2, 2015

The Village Park State of the Village address held last week highlighted the status of road projects and economic development in the community. During the address, Village Manager Rich Keehner discussed upcoming projects.