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News from September 2016

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State losing young workers in record numbers

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

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Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, 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 vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

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5.2 percent of people in Villa Park receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

5.2 percent of people in Villa Park were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by DuPage Policy Journal.

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1.4 percent of people in Bartlett receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2016

1.4 percent of people in Bartlett were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by DuPage Policy Journal.

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Clarendon Hills Village Board plans 2017 road improvement program

By Louie Torres | Sep 22, 2016

Clarendon Hills Village Board plans 2017 road improvement program during its meeting on Monday.

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3.8 percent of people in Naperville receive food stamps.

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

3.8 percent of people in Naperville were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by DuPage Policy Journal.

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1.4 percent of people in Winfield receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

1.4 percent of people in Winfield were receiving food stamps as of April 31, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by DuPage Policy Journal.

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Village of Bloomingdale Committee of the Whole discusses 2017-18 budget schedule

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

Village of Bloomingdale Committee of the Whole discusses 2017-18 budget schedule during its meeting earlier this week.

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Lewis: Expand workforce training, reform property taxes

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 21, 2016

Seth Lewis, Republican Senate candidate for Dist. 23-Bloomingdale, recently publicized his stance on the key issues of education and tax reform, advising constituents of his position as November’s election draws closer.

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Khouri wants to fight for families through education and jobs

By Kerry Goff | Sep 21, 2016

As a mother, business owner and public servant, Tonia Khouri, a Republican candidate who is running for the Illinois 11th District Congressional seat, finds that supporting mothers and combating poverty are some of the most important ways to help Illinois families thrive.

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Darien City Council hears annual financial report

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

Darien City Council hears annual financial report during its meeting earlier this week.

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Holan adds up numbers for Illinois, urges reforms

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 21, 2016

“You cannot spend more than you have,” Republican Heidi Holan, Illinois House candidate from Dist. 46-Villa Park recently said via her website as she summarized the bottom line regarding Springfield’s now year-long revenue crisis.

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Roselle candidate nomination packets available Sept. 20

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 21, 2016

Candidate nomination packets for several seats for the Village of Roselle's Consolidated Election will be available starting Sept. 20.

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Villa Park Fire and Police Commission to review August bills

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

Villa Park Fire and Police Commission will meet at 7 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

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Prospective Board Candidate Workshop planned for interested candidates

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 21, 2016

Those interested in running for the DuPage High School District No. 88 Board of Education are invited to take part in a Prospective Board Candidate Workshop.

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Former Chicago Schools chief: DuPage taxpayers should pay more for Chicago schools

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 21, 2016

Chicago's Public Schools already spend more per-pupil than 29 of DuPage County’s 42 public school districts.

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Darien Planning and Zoning Commission to hold public hearing on setback variance

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

Darien Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21.

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DuPage County Transportation Committee reviews intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for traffic signal updates on Rt. 59

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

DuPage County Transportation Committee reviews intergovernmental agreement with IDOT for traffic signal updates on Rt. 59 at this morning's meeting.

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Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to vote on payment for polygraph exams

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

Westmont Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

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DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee discusses grant application for Convalescent Center window project

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee discusses grant application for Convalescent Center window project at this morning's meeting.