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Dupage Policy Journal

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

News from August 2016

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Lewis promises to continue the Independent Maps fight

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 29, 2016

Disappointed in high court ruling blocking the Independent Maps Amendment; vows to get Independent Maps and term limits on the ballot.

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Holan says Illinois must stem tide of residents leaving the state

By JoAnn Seltzer | Aug 29, 2016

Residents are leaving Illinois at an alarming rate to accept jobs in other states, taking their talents, their contributions to their communities, and their tax dollars with them. This trend must stop if the state wants to remain strong.

Naperville Transportation Advisory Board approves valet parking transfer zone

By Louie Torres | Aug 28, 2016

Naperville Transportation Advisory Board approves valet parking transfer zone at recent meeting.

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Villa Park Board of Fire & Police Commission to review expenses for July

By Louie Torres | Aug 27, 2016

Villa Park Board of Fire & Police Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30.

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Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission discusses Sustain DuPage Coalition Project

By Louie Torres | Aug 27, 2016

Villa Park Environmental Concerns Commission discusses Sustain DuPage Coalition Project at its meeting on Thursday.

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Preview: Glenbard North seeks more of the same on offense

By Brent Zell | Aug 26, 2016

Glenbard North could keep the good times rolling on offense this season.

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GOP says Madigan to blame for keeping Independent Map Amendment off November ballot

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 26, 2016

The Illinois Supreme Court has ruled that the Independent Map Amendment should be kept off the November ballot.

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Preview: Northwestern brings deep defense into 2016 season

By Brent Zell | Aug 26, 2016

An injury to a key player may have shown just what kind of strength Northwestern has this season.

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Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board assesses new proposals

By Louie Torres | Aug 25, 2016

Illinois DCFS Instituional Review Board assesses new proposals during its recent meeting.

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Who’s political now? An unvarnished look at the Southern Illinoisan editorial board

By Dan Proft | Aug 24, 2016

The Southern Illinoisan recently devoted space in its newspaper to an attack on this paper.

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State Fair Advisory Board reviews projections for Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair

By Louie Torres | Aug 24, 2016

State Fair Advisory Board reviews projections for Illinois State Fair, DuQuoin State Fair during a recent meeting.

Wood Dale Public Health, Safety and Judiciary Committee tables ordinance on canvassing

By Louie Torres | Aug 24, 2016

Wood Dale Public Health, Safety and Judiciary Committee tabled an ordinance on canvassing during a recent meeting.

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One last lap for legendary York High cross-country coach

By Sean Fowler | Aug 24, 2016

One of the foremost legends in Illinois high school track coaching has decided to call it a career after one last season, as longtime boys cross country coach Joe Newton announced his retirement through his son, Thomas.

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Clarendon Hills Economic Development Commission to discuss 55th Street plan

By Louie Torres | Aug 24, 2016

Clarendon Hills Economic Development Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 25.

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Wehrli lambastes Madigan's defense of Mautino as 'pure spin'

By Hoang Tran | Aug 23, 2016

Illinois Speaker of the House Michael Madigan has spoken up in defense of Frank Mautino, the state’s auditor general, in an interview with Peoria public radio station WCBU.

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Illinois Department of Agriculture's Interagency Committee on Pesticides meets

By Louie Torres | Aug 23, 2016

Illinois Department of Agriculture's Interagency Committee on Pesticides met recently in Springfield.

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Bloomingdale Board of Trustees considers IDOT agreement

By Louie Torres | Aug 23, 2016

Bloomingdale Board of Trustees considered IDOT agreement at yesterday's meeting.

DuPage County Technology Committee reviews technical support contract

By Louie Torres | Aug 23, 2016

DuPage County Technology Committee reviews technical support contract at this morning's meeting.

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Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to hear update on police officer testing

By Louie Torres | Aug 23, 2016

Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23.

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Strick calls for Illinois to stop borrowing money

By Hoang Tran | Aug 23, 2016

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger set off a tornado of debate earlier this week when she proposed a “No Budget No Pay" bill targeted at lawmakers in Springfield.