Dupage Policy Journal

Brian and Sarah Bedinghaus Purchase 554 W. Gladys Ave., Elmhurst

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 20, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Brian and Sarah Bedinghaus purchased a home at 554 W. Gladys Ave., Elmhurst from McSheain Inc. for $784,500.

Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission approves subdivision plat

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Westmont Planning & Zoning Commission met Oct. 12 to approve a subdivision plat.

Wood Dale City Council hears from business owners

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The city of Wood Dale City Council met Thursday, Oct. 6 to hear from businesses affected by traffic change on Elmwood.

Woodridge Plan Commission receives staff recommendations

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Woodridge Plan Commission met Oct. 17 for staff recommendations.

Westmont First Committee reviews subgroup reports

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The Westmont First Committee met Oct. 17 to review subgroup reports.

St. Charles Plan Commission hears public comments

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The city of St. Charles Plan Commission met Sept. 12 to hear public comments.

Former Tri-State Fire Protection District trustee charged in disclosure case

By Jeff Gantt and Ruth de Jauregui | Nov 19, 2016

Michael Orrico, a former Tri-State Fire Protection District trustee, has been charged with “filing a False Statement of Economic Interest in violation of the following Illinois Compiled Statute 5 ILCS 420/4A-107,” as stated by the Darien Police Department.

Justin Mao and Laura Yun Purchase 120 Arthur Ave., Clarendon Hills

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 19, 2016

On July 1, 2016, Justin Mao and Laura Yun purchased a home at 120 Arthur Ave., Clarendon Hills from Archana S. and Maneesh K. Chawla for $1,260,000.

Winfield Branding Initiative Subcommittee discuss video quotes

By Louie Torres | Nov 19, 2016

The village of Winfield Branding Initiative Subcommittee met Sept. 28 to discuss video quotes.

Woodridge Plan Commission hears public comments

By Louie Torres | Nov 19, 2016

The village of Woodridge Plan Commission met Sept. 19 to hear public comments.

Bloomingdale Plan Commission discusses new business

By Louie Torres | Nov 19, 2016

The Bloomingdale Plan Commission met Sept. 20 to discuss new business.

Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.