October, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Villa Park Fire and Police Commission schedules special meeting

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Oct 13, 2016

Villa Park Fire and Police Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13.

committeewoman candidate Karen Yarbrough returns $250 contribution from Amalgamated Bank of Chicago

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 13, 2016

The campaign committee of committeewoman candidate Karen Yarbrough, Citizens to Elect Karen Yarbrough, returned a $250 contribution from Amalgamated Bank of Chicago on Oct. 13

2.51 percent of people in Medinah receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2016

2.51 percent of people in Medinah were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Dupage Policy Journal.

3.15 percent of people in Wayne receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 11, 2016

3.15 percent of people in Wayne were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Dupage Policy Journal.

Guest Commentary: It’s time to choose

By Doug Truax | Oct 11, 2016

Doug Truax, founder and executive director of Restoration PAC, writes, "The stakes are high and it is important to recognize the damage Hillary Clinton would do to America."

Darien Fire And Police Commission review testing process

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2016

The city of Darien Fire And Police Commission met Tuesday to review officer testing process.

Westmont Public Information Committee to review community branding initiative

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2016

The village of Westmont Public Information Committee will meet Thursday for community branding initiative.

Lisle Flood Information Committee discuss operation of pump stations

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2016

The Lisle Flood Information Committee met Thursday to discuss operation of DuPage County pump stations.

Villa Park commission briefs board actions

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2016

The village of Villa Park Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday for briefing on village board actions.

West Chicago board of appeals review resubdivision

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 10, 2016

The city of West Chicago Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday to review plat of resubdivision.

Friends of Forest Preserve District has new board member

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 10, 2016

Brian Battle — longtime Wheaton resident, regular forest visitor and business leader — recently accepted a position on the board of directors for DuPage County's Friends of the Forest Preserve District, which is the district’s 501(c)(3) nonprofit support group.

Did you know nine in ten Illinois journalists vote Democrat?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 10, 2016

The Chicago Tribune Editorial Board made headlines last week when it endorsed Gary Johnson for U.S. president.

Illinois state House candidate Holan sees no grounds for draining taxpayers

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 9, 2016

A triple endorsement — from a major newspaper, a business alliance and a family-oriented PAC — recently advanced candidate Heidi Holan’s footing as her campaign for a House seat as Illinois state representative in District 46 continues.

State Rep. Olsen continues series of mobile office hours

By Michelle de Leon | Oct 9, 2016

Illinois state Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) hosted his second mobile office tour event at the Indian Prairie Public Library Oct. 7.

3.22 percent of people in Lombard receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2016

3.22 percent of people in Lombard were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Dupage Policy Journal.