| Dupage Policy Journal

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.

Cullerton promotes PANDAS awareness at charity fun run

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

State Sen.Tom Cullerton (D-Dist. 23) recently raised awareness for Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorder Associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) at the inaugural PANDAS Dash 5K at Willowbrook High School in Villa Park.

State legislature budget commission report shows shortfall

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-IL) recently shared the 2015 state legislature's budget commission report on his website.

Naperville open house set for Oct. 21

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

A public house open house will be hosted by the City of Naperville on Oct. 21.

College of Du Page to lower tuition costs, tax rate

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 14, 2015

Following a September Board of Trustees meeting, plans are being made at the College of Du Page to cut tuition by $5 per credit hour and the school’s property tax levy by 5 percent in its 2016 budget.

DuPage College has first transition team in place

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 14, 2015

The College of DuPage Board of Trustees has created a transition team that will be led by Northwestern University Professor Don Haider.

Foster blames lack of funds for U.S. forecast errors on Joaquin's path, effects

By Mark Reccek | Oct 14, 2015

U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Dist. 11) spoke on the floor of the House on Friday about the failure of U.S. weather-forecasting agencies to correctly predict the path of Hurricane Joaquin last week and the real-life consequences of under-investing in scientific research and development.