September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Downtown Plan Advisory Committee to host first meeting

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 20, 2016

The Village Board has approved staff to collaborate with planning consultant Houseal Lavigne to develop a new Downtown Master Plan.

Warrenville Park District Task Force to discuss future of Musselman factory property

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

Warrenville Park District Task Force will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Olsen co-hosts veterans' expo, blood drive

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2016

Soon after taking office in August, recently elected Rep. David Olsen, House Dist. 81, immersed himself in community activities, including a veterans’ event and blood drive in his jurisdiction, sponsoring the affairs with fellow legislators.

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State Senate candidate says legislators should forgo benefits

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 19, 2016

In response to recent news of Illinois banning retirement pensions for future elected county board members, Plainfield's Michelle Smith, the Republican candidate for state Senate in District 49, stated her position clearly with three words: “As they should!”

Chaparrals keep defensive tradition going on football field

By Brent Zell | Sep 19, 2016

A strong defense is nothing new at the College of DuPage football field.

Former soccer player Lindsay Payne finds success in distance running

By Darren Yuvan | Sep 19, 2016

Glenbard West High School's Lindsay Payne has been dominant since she started running.

Early bird deadline approaches for Carol Stream youth hoops

By Brent Zell | Sep 19, 2016

The early bird deadline for registration in the Carol Stream Park District winter youth-basketball program is Oct. 18.

Khouri seeks to fulfill 'American dream' with poverty-relief efforts

By Michelle de Leon | Sep 18, 2016

Tonia Khouri aims to use her firsthand experiences as a small business owner and a community leader to address the issue of poverty in the 11th Congressional District of Illinois.

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Glenbard North's Vittorio Tricase credits hard work, teammates for early-season success

By Darren Yuvan | Sep 16, 2016

Glenbard North High School's Vittorio Tricase has been drawn to the gridiron his entire life.

Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

West Chicago Civil Service Commission reviews police officer applicant files

By Wadi Reformado | Sep 16, 2016

West Chicago Civil Service Commission reviews police officer applicant files during its meeting earlier this week.

Westmont Community Branding Workshop to focus on surveys

By Louie Torres | Sep 16, 2016

Westmont Community Branding Workshop will take place at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26.

Darien Police Committee to hear Chief's monthly report

By Louie Torres | Sep 16, 2016

Darien Police Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19.

Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.