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Dupage Policy Journal

Friday, August 22, 2025

News from 2015

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Senate Subcommittee on Executive Compensation discuss possible changes

By Mark Reccek | Jul 21, 2015

Subcommittee looking to close loopholes that allow for abuses of taxpayer dollars.

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Lombard blood drive a success

By Mark Reccek | Jul 21, 2015

Village collects 158 pints of blood; next blood drive planned for Sept. 16

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Woodridge Finance Department receives national award

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

The Village of Woodridge Finance Department was recognized at last week's board meeting for receiving its first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) Award, a national honor that recognizes conformance with the highest standards in the preparation of state and local government reports.

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Illinois State Museum may be shut down if budget impasse not resolved

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

State Sen. Christine Radogno (R-IL) said late last week that the Legislature’s bipartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (CoGFA) held a hearing to discuss the possibility of closing the Illinois State Museum as part of possible spending reductions that would be required should the state budget impasse continue.

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DuPage County Fair to cause traffic delays through Sunday.

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

Motorists are being asked to adhere to parking restrictions and posted signs.

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Duckworth returns over $65,000 in unspent office funds to federal coffers

By Mark Reccek | Jul 20, 2015

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) said she is returning $65,793.51 in congressional office-allowance funds for 2014. Since taking office in 2013, Duckworth has returned $179,712.05 to federal coffers.

Kirk cheers Senate passage of Every Child Achieves Act

By Mark Reccek | Jul 17, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) applauded Senate passage on Thursday of the Every Child Achieves Act (ECAA), bipartisan legislation aimed at reforming some of the perceived flaws of the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) law.

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Durbin voices support for crackdown on gun trafficking

By Mark Reccek | Jul 17, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Thursday expressed his support for legislation aimed at cracking down on the daily flow of illegal guns on American streets.

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Connelly disappointed with Illinois budget debate

By Mark Reccek | Jul 17, 2015

State Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Springfield) is not happy that state lawmakers continue to battle a budget impasse.

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Lisle Police hold first 'Walk & Talk'

By Mark Reccek | Jul 17, 2015

BodyThe Lisle Police Department on June 30 held its first "Walk & Talk" along Main Street, north of Ogden Avenue.

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Changes to Warrenville's garage sale ordinance proposed

By Mark Reccek | Jul 16, 2015

The City of Warrenville has recently proposed changes to its garage sale ordinance.

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Quigley offers amendment to end detention of children, families

By Mark Reccek | Jul 16, 2015

Bill would save U.S. more than $345 million in taxpayer money.

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Sen. Kirk apprehensive about Iran nuclear agreement

By Mark Reccek | Jul 16, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the nuclear deal reached between the U.S. and the world community.

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Sen. Durbin meets with Illinois Corn Growers and Illinois Soybean Association

By Mark Reccek | Jul 16, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) recently met with Illinois Corn Growers and the Illinois Soybean Association to discuss the impact of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) delay in setting production levels under the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) for 2014, additional opportunities for Illinois farmers associated with opening trade with Cuba and other agricultural matters.

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Cullerton bill would explore benefits of composting

By Mark Reccek | Jul 15, 2015

State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-IL) has sponsored a new bill that would require state agencies responsible for public land to examine policies to determine if composting materials would reduce storm water run-off and improve the quality of land.

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FEMA issues updated DuPage County flood maps

By Mark Reccek | Jul 15, 2015

Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) have been issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the majority of DuPage County.

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Durbin meets with llinois Farm Bureau

By Mark Reccek | Jul 15, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) on Tuesday met with the Illinois Farm Bureau to discuss its continued support and investment in Illinois’ agricultural communities.

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FEMA mapping revisions open house set for July 29

By Mark Reccek | Jul 15, 2015

An open house hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to present the new digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for DuPage County and incorporated areas will be held July 29.

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Sen. Kirk, Rep. Dent urge president to nominate permanent inspector general

By Mark Reccek | Jul 14, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) and U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-PA) recently sent a joint letter to President Barack Obama, urging him to nominate a permanent inspector general to oversee the Department of Veterans Affairs and help him look into numerous ongoing investigations of misconduct, mistreatment of veterans and retaliation against whistleblowers at the agency.

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Elk Grove celebrates 60th anniversary with Camaro raffle

By Mark Reccek | Jul 14, 2015

In honor of the 60th anniversary of Elk Grove, Castle Chevrolet is donating a 2015 Chevrolet Camaro to be raffled off at the 60th anniversary picnic this Sunday.