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Dupage Policy Journal

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News from October 2016

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Study linking legislator pay to fundraising may prompt calls for pay cuts

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 20, 2016

A newly released study that indicates higher-paid legislators spend more time fundraising than legislating prompted a conservative think-tank founder to ponder whether Illinois voters should consider reducing legislator pay.

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West Chicago to dedicate new public-art mosaic mural this weekend

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 19, 2016

At 3 p.m. Saturday on Sesquicentennial Park’s pedestrian path, West Chicago’s Cultural Arts Commission officially will dedicate "Signa Rotae," Latin for "Wheel Signs" and the title of a mosaic mural by local artist Buddy Plumlee.

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Highest-paid teacher in Gower SD 62 raked in $132,425.65 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Gower SD 62 each earned more than $108,000.

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Aurora City Council appoints members to commission

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2016

The Aurora City Council met Aug. 23 to appoint members to the Preservation Commission.

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Aurora Finance Committee discusses intersection improvements

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2016

The city of Aurora Finance Committee met Tuesday to discuss intersection improvements.

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Elmhurst Finance purchases mobile data terminals

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2016

The city of Elmhurst Finance met Tuesday to purchase mobile data terminals for the police department.

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Elmhurst Development, Planning & Zoning Commission review consultant presentations

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2016

The city of Elmhurst Development, Planning & Zoning Commission met Tuesday to review consultant presentations on indoor sports facility study.

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Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee discuss stormwater policy

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2016

The city of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Tuesday for stormwater policy discussion.

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Strick: "We have to make more sense of what is going on"

By Hoang Tran | Oct 17, 2016

While the Chicago Teachers Unions (CTU) decided not to strike on Oct. 11, Mike Strick, the Republican candidate for the District 84 state House seat, remains disappointed at the CTU.

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Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

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Olsen tours Flexco manufacturing plant

By Matt Smith | Oct 16, 2016

State Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) toured the Flexco manufacturing facility recently.

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Term limits form dividing line between Cullerton and Lewis

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 16, 2016

Term limits was the topic of the day in a recent Daily Herald article comparing the candidates for the state Senate District 23 seat.

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Chicago Tribune endorses Holan in bid for District 46 state House seat

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 16, 2016

The Chicago Tribune recently endorsed Heidi Holan, Republican candidate for the District 46 state House seat, in her bid against incumbent state Rep. Deborah O'Keefe Conroy (D-Villa Park).

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DuPage County Board member accused of illegally moonlighting for state

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 16, 2016

The Edgar County Watchdogs reported in Illinois Leaks that a complaint was filed against DuPage County Board member Donald Puchalski with the Office of the Executive Inspector General on Sept. 29.

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Highest-paid teacher in Downers Grove GSD 58 raked in $124,312.31 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Downers Grove GSD 58 each earned more than $98,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Salt Creek SD 48 raked in $122,882.85 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Salt Creek SD 48 each earned more than $84,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 raked in $128,010.59 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Indian Prairie CUSD 204 each earned more than $111,000.

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Highest paid teacher in Glenbard Township HSD 87 raked in $196,216.76 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Glenbard Township HSD 87 each earned more than $140,000.

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12.16 percent of people in Eola receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

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

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7.54 percent of people in Bloomingdale receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2016

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