Dupage Policy Journal

With the spring season right around the corner, the city of West Chicago is cranking up its package of spring services for residents once again.

West Chicago FOP Lodge 85 works to raise $5,000 for Special Olympics at Polar Plunge

The 2016 Polar Plunge, the annual event to kick off the Law Enforcement Torch Run fundraiser, will take place on Sunday.

St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission investigate grants to fund projects

The St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission will discuss potential grants that the group can apply for at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday in Council Chambers at City Hall.

Retirement applications up for review at St. Charles Firefighter's Pension meeting

The St. Charles Firefighter’s Pension Board reviewed and approved the retirement applications for eligible candidates 8:00 a.m. Wednesday in Den A at City Hall.

Lombard conducts voluntary testing to ensure safety, quality of drinking water

In an effort to assure its residents that their drinking water is safe and of the purest quality, Lombard will be conducting voluntary water sampling over the next several months.

Get to know Lombard's snow plow drivers

In order to connect residents with the Public Works crews that service their roads, Lombard is launching a new educational series entitled “Get to Know Your Snow Plow Driver.”

IDOT warns motorists to expect lane closures during Highway 31 improvements

As road construction for the Illinois 31 Improvement Project gets underway Tuesday, the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced that intermittent lane closures will take place.

Downers Grove Council to introduce plans for facility improvements

With the Downers Grove Village Hall and Police Department buildings beginning to show their age, village leaders will introduce a Facility Sustainability Plan at the Village Council meeting on Tuesday.

Former state school employee Salinas paid in $5K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $490K in retirement

Former state school employee Carole Salinas, who retired in February 2016, saved $5,118 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Kasper paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $203K in retirement

Former state school employee Mary Kasper, who retired in February 2016, saved $14,971 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Harsant paid in $28K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $507K in retirement

Former state school employee Darlene Harsant, who retired in February 2016, saved $28,007 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Bryant paid in $54K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $978K in retirement

Former state school employee Richard Bryant, who retired in February 2016, saved $53,824 toward a pension over 8 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Cronin paid in $42K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $970K in retirement

Former state school employee Mary Cronin, who retired in February 2016, saved $42,127 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Gonzalez paid in $7K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $190K in retirement

Former state school employee Christine Gonzalez, who retired in February 2016, saved $6,927 toward a pension over 6 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Kenworthy paid in $792 to teachers' pension fund, could collect $40K in retirement

Former state school employee Nancy Kenworthy, who retired in February 2016, saved $792 toward a pension over 1 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Brock paid in $32K to pension fund, could collect $556K in retirement