December, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Geneva Cultural Arts Commission reviews financial reports

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 26, 2016

The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission met Sept. 1 to review financial reports.

Westmont Community Development Committee reviews site plans

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 26, 2016

The village of Westmont Community Development Committee met Oct. 27 to review site plans.

Dupage County Technology Committee members discuss budget transfers

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 26, 2016

The Dupage County Technology Committee met Oct. 25 to discuss budget transfers.

Report: Year-over-year jobless rate falls in every Illinois metro area except Chicago

By Jeff Gantt | Dec 26, 2016

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistic (BLS) and the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) recently released preliminary data showing that the year-over-year unemployment rate in 13 out of the 14 Illinois metropolitan (metro) areas has decreased, and eight of the metro areas saw an increase in nonfarm jobs.

Watchdog group: Lisle school district's 'copyright' on board meetings invalid

By Ruth de Jauregui | Dec 24, 2016

The Edgar County Watchdogs recently reported an attempt by Lisle Community Unified School District 202 to copyright videos of its public meetings.

New House speaker tops Policy Institute writer's holiday wish list

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 24, 2016

This year’s holiday wish list for Illinois state lawmakers ought to include a new House speaker, an Illinois Policy Institute writer says, as constituents brace themselves for the speaker vote set for Jan. 11 in Springfield.

Geraghty donates $32.06 to Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2016

Commonwealth Edison Co- Affiliate of Exelon Corp, Pac has received $147,000.89 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

O'Brien donates $250 to Friends for Marty Durkan

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 24, 2016

Friends for Marty Durkan has received $118,070 in contributions in 2016 from 112 donors.

Lisle Special Events Committee discusses holiday market

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The village of Lisle Special Events Committee met Oct. 25 discuss holiday market.

Geneva Mental Health votes on fund resolution

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Geneva Mental Health Board met Sept. 13 to vote on a fund resolution.

Greater Geneva Art Guild hosts roundtable discussion

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The Greater Geneva Art Guild met Oct. 19 to host a roundtable discussion.

Westmont Community Branding discusses community strengths

By Louie Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The village of Westmont Community Branding met Sept. 26 to discuss community strengths.

West Chicago Public Affairs Committee reviews staff reports

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 24, 2016

The city of West Chicago Public Affairs Committee met Oct. 24 to review staff reports.

Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.