February, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Warrenville Bicyclist Commission to discuss 2016 Bike Rodeo Wednesday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission will discuss this year’s upcoming Bike and Walk to School Day, including community outreach for the event, during its regular meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in City Hall Council Chambers, 28W701 Stafford Place.

Oak Brook tourism committee set to OK release of hotel-tax revenue

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The Oak Brook Hotel, Convention and Visitors Committee is expected to ratify the release of just over $70,000 in hotel tax revenues to the DuPage Convention and Visitors Bureau during its regular meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Butler Government Center's Upper Level Conference Room.

St. Charles tax-abatement strategy saves residents millions in property taxes

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The City of St. Charles recently posted an editorial on its website that explains the long-term process that the local government has undergone to keep its portion of property taxes for residents at just 10 percent for the past six years.

Warrenville Police currently recruiting police officers

By Andy Jennings | Feb 9, 2016

The City of Warrenville currently is accepting applications for the position of full-time police officer.

Oak Brook Plan Commission to discuss Clearwater development Thursday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 8, 2016

The Oak Brook Plan Commission will discuss several issues tied to the Clearwater mixed-use development at 7 p.m. Thursday in the Butler Government Center's Samuel E. Dean Board Room.

West Chicago Infrastructure Committee discusses road maintenance at meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 8, 2016

The West Chicago Infrastructure Committee approved a deadline extension to the Community Development Commission agreement on the Wood Street Reconstruction Project at its regular meeting on Feb. 4.

Lombard Promotion Committee to review Local Tourism Grant requests Tuesday

By Andy Jennings | Feb 8, 2016

The Lombard Community Promotion and Tourism Committee will review and approve several Local Tourism Grant applications at its regular meeting 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall Community Room, 255 E. Wilson Ave.

Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission to develop '17 Work Plan at meeting

By Andy Jennings | Feb 8, 2016

The City of Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission will develop its fiscal 2017 Work Plan at its regular meeting 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Gallery Conference Room at City Hall, located, 28W701 Stafford Place.

DuPage residents urged to sign up for Smart911 service

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 6, 2016

DuPage County is encouraging residents to sign up for a safety service that enhances the information a regular 911 call can provide, which in turn could lead to faster emergency response times.

Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals to hear presentation on Southwest District planning

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 6, 2016

A special meeting held will be held Thursday to provide information to the public and receive input on the Southwest District Alternative Land Use Report for Warrenville.

DuPage County launches survey on workforce needs

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Feb 6, 2016

Choose DuPage, an organization devoted to promoting DuPage County economic development, recently teamed up with real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle to gain insight on ideal conditions desired by today's workforce.

West Chicago Development Committee to discuss historic-building plans

By Jamie Barrand | Feb 5, 2016

The City of West Chicago Development Committee will discuss redevelopment proposals for a historic building at 200 W. Main St. at its next meeting 7 p.m. Monday in City Council Chambers, 475 Main St.

Elk Grove trustees to consider service contracts at meeting

By Andy Jennings | Feb 4, 2016

The Elk Grove Board of Trustees will make final decisions on several contract bids for required services at its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday in the Village Board Room.

Magazine names DuPage No. 1 U.S. county for upward mobility

By Andy Jennings | Feb 4, 2016

American City and County magazine named DuPage County the nation’s No. 1 county for upward mobility -- the only county in the Midwest to make the list's top 10.

Lombard Community Relations Committee to discuss youth program's fate

By Andy Jennings | Feb 4, 2016

The Lombard Community Relations Committee is expected to make a decision on the fate of the Youth Leadership Program with Glenbard East for 2016 during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Monday in the Trustees' Conference Room at Village Hall, 255 East Wilson Ave.