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News from 2015

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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).

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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.

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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.

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Durbin meets with Ill. corn, soybean growers

By Mark Reccek | Mar 18, 2015

Delay in setting production levels, possible trade options with Cube focus of discussion

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Act reintroduced to protect immigrants from fraud

By Mark Reccek | Mar 18, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-IL) and Rep. Ted Deutch (D-FL) have reintroduced the Protecting Immigrants from Legal Exploitation Act.

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Hinsdale police sergeant graduates from command school

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

The Hinsdale Police Department said on Monday that Sgt. Thomas Yehl graduated from Northwestern University's School of Police Staff and Command. Yehl successfully completed the 10-week staff and command program, which began on Oct. 6, 2014, and ended on Feb. 13, 2015, in DeKalb.

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Foster, Culberson to lead House's R&D Caucus

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

U.S. Reps. Bill Foster (D-Ill.) and John Culberson (R-Texas) said on Monday that they will serve as co-chairmen of the Congressional Research and Development Caucus. “As a scientist and businessman, I believe that a commitment to supporting research and development in the United States is critical to our nation’s long-term economic success," Foster said.

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Hultgren supports Retail Protection Investor Act

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) has offered his support to the Retail Protection Investor Act.

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Lipinski asks district's young artists to enter D.C. art contest

By Mark Reccek | Mar 17, 2015

U.S. Rep. Dan Lipinski (D-IL) called on high school students on Monday in the Third Congressional District, which he serves, to submit artwork in this year's 2015 Congressional Art Competition. The winning entry will be displayed in the U.S. Capitol for one year.

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Woodridge hearing tonight on plan for pool area

By Mark Reccek | Mar 16, 2015

The Woodridge Plan Commission will hold a public hearing today at 7:30 p.m. to consider a request to remove a pool and replace the amenity with a splash pad, playground, fitness stations and a seating area. The meeting will be held at the Woodridge Village Hall, Five Plaza Drive.