Dupage Policy Journal

The DuPage County Mosquito Abatement Task Force will meet at 9 a.m. Monday at County Headquarters in Wheaton, 421 N. County Farm Road.

DuPage County Board to participate in ethics training session

DuPage County Board members will participate in an ethics-training session at 11 a.m., or whenever the board's regular meeting ends, on Tuesday, Feb. 9, in the County Board Room, 421 N. County Farm Road, in Wheaton.

Elmhurst City Council to appoint interim fire chief Monday night

The Elmhurst City Council is expected to hire an interim fire chief during its next regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Monday at City Hall. 209 N. York St.

Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda

By Mark Fitton - Illinois News Network | Jan 29, 2016

Democrats say the budget remains their priority

St. Charles City Council to consider updated Strategic Plan Monday

The updated St. Charles Strategic Plan will be presented to the City Council for final approval during Monday's council meeting at 7 p.m. in Council Chambers, 2 E. Main St.

Elk Grove Village Pension Board to examine investment strategies

The Elk Grove Village Pension Board will discuss investment strategies at its next regular meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Monday in Lower Level Meeting Room A at Village Hall, 901 Wellington Ave.

West Chicago Historical Preservation Commission mulls new neon-light laws

The West Chicago Historical Preservation Commission reviewed the Certificate of Appropriateness (COA) for the property located at 133 N. Aurora St. during its regular meeting this week.

Public works group honors Downers Grove for its sustainability initiatives

The Village of Downers Grove was recognized late last week for its commitment to implementing sustainable practices as part of its community culture, as the Suburban Branch of the American Public Works Association honored the village with its 2016 Sustainability Practices Award.

DuPage County to hold zoning hearing Wednesday

DuPage County will hold a zoning hearing to hear cases at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Room 3500-A of the Jack T. Knuepfer Administration Building, located at 421 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton.

Rauner touches a nerve with message about taxes, jobs

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

In his State of the State address on Wednesday, Gov. Bruce Rauner called for lower property taxes, job creation and an end to the state’s 7-month-old budget stalemate.

Rauner's call for a budget draws response in House District 84

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

As Gov. Bruce Rauner tackled key financial issues affecting Illinois -- including the ongoing budget stalemate -- in his second State of the State address on Wednesday, the Republican candidate for the House seat in District 84 cited the budget gridlock as a clear reason why term limits for elected officials need to be enacted

Rauner's 'bold agenda' stirs optimism

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

After listening to Gov. Bruce Rauner's second State of the State address on Wednesday, Heidi Holan, who is on the Republican ticket for House District 46, said she is optimistic about the governor's plans.

DuPage County Technology Committee OKs new IT contracts at meeting

The DuPage County Technology Committee approved IT contracts for the county’s government offices at its regular meeting Tuesday night.

Lombard Historical Commission discusses Prairie Path signs at meeting

The Lombard Historical Commission discussed the National Alliance of Preservation Commissions (NAPC) workshop during its regular monthly meeting Tuesday at Village Hall.

St. Charles Housing Commission to discuss land trust Thursday night

The St. Charles Housing Commission will receive an update on the exploratory process for the Community Land Trust during its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday in the St. Charles Municipal Center Committee Room, 2 E. Main St.

Lisle Police Pension Fund Board to review investments, prospects tonight

The Lisle Police Pension Fund Board of Trustees will receive and review a Marquette investment report at its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Lisle Police Department Training Room, 5040 Lincoln Ave.

Westmont to move some committee meetings to library

The Village of Westmont said recently that it has entered into an agreement with Westmont Library to hold some of Westmont’s committee and commission meetings at the library, located at 428 N. Cass St.

Oak Brook trustees to consider hotel development plan tonight

The Oak Brook Village Board of Trustees will consider an ordinance to authorize the Hyatt House Hotel and Restaurant development on 22nd Street at its next regular meeting at 7 p.m. today in the Butler Government Center's Samuel E. Dean Board Room, 1200 Oak Brook Road.

Warrenville Fire and Police Board to discuss diversity recruiting tonight

The Warrenville Board of Fire and Police Commission will hear a presentation on diversity recruitment at its next meeting at 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 28 W 701 Stafford Place.

St. Charles Building Board of Review to discuss IFC amendments tonight