June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Candidate Seth Lewis weighs in on Illinois budget problems

By Matt Smith | Jun 13, 2016

Seth Lewis, a Republican candidate from Senate District 23, has weighed in on the Illinois state budget problem.

Oak Brook Board of Trustees to present police department awards

By Louie Torres | Jun 13, 2016

Oak Brook Board of Trustees will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 14..

Activist group calls for Mautino to resign after he takes the Fifth in probe

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 13, 2016

SPRINGFIELD -- The Edgar County Watchdogs is calling for Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino to resign after he pled the Fifth to avoid incriminating himself in an investigation by the Illinois State Board of Elections last week.

Holan deplores downgraded credit, ‘game-playing’

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 10, 2016

Heidi Holan, State Representative candidate for District 46, recently objected to perceived name-calling and game-playing with an impassioned plea for fiscal responsibility following the most recent trouble to plague Illinois—a perilous downgrade by Moody’s.

Downers Grove Plan Commission discusses special use request for 115-unit apartment building

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

The Downers Grove Plan Commission met on Monday, June 6.

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission meets to discuss hiring and firings

By Louie Torres | Jun 10, 2016

The Dupage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met on Thursday, June 9.

Elmhurst urged to switch back to ComEd

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

Due to a drop in energy prices, the City of Elmhurst is recommending citizens switch over to Commonwealth Edison Co. (ComEd) to lower their electric bills.

The Lombard Community Promotion and Tourism Board of Trustees meeting cancelled

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

The Lombard Community Promotion and Tourism Board of Trustees meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 14, has been cancelled.

Lombard Economic & Community Development Committee to review Downtown grant program

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

The Lombard Economic & Community Development Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, June 13.

Oak Brook Zoning Board of Appeals reviews Oakbrook Shopping Center matter

By Louie Torres | Jun 9, 2016

Oak Brook Zoning Board of Appeals met earlier this week to discuss Oakbrook Shopping Center.

Holan holds Conroy and legislature accountable for budget failure

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 8, 2016

Heidi Holan, Republican candidate for the Illinois House seat in District 46, is dismayed at the legislature's failure to produce a balanced budget before adjourning for the summer.

Oak Brook Police Pension Fund Board to hold special meeting

By Louie Torres | Jun 8, 2016

The Oak Brook Board of Trustees of the Police Pension Fund will meet at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 10.

St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission to review grants

By Louie Torres | Jun 8, 2016

The City of St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8.

Budget crisis called a 'complete failure' in politics

By Hoang Tran | Jun 7, 2016

District 49 Senate Candidate Michelle Smith said voters are not being represented in Springfield, as evidenced by the Illinois legislature's inability to pass a balanced budget before recessing for the summer.

Lombard Board of Fire and Police Commissioners holds special meeting

By Louie Torres | Jun 7, 2016

The Lombard Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met earlier this week to hold a special meeting.

Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals to review subdivision

By Louie Torres | Jun 7, 2016

The Warrenvile Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 9.

Illinois Senate District 49 candidate ashamed 'of what our state has become'

By Hoang Tran | Jun 6, 2016

State Senate candidate Michelle Smith felt nothing but shame for Illinois when the recent proposed budget plan created by House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Dist. 22) passed the Illinois House last month.