September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

20.92 percent of people in Carol Stream receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

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

2.75 percent of people in Lisle receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 30, 2016

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

Rauner calls for political reform, referendums on fair maps, term limits

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 30, 2016

Since the state Supreme Court ruled voter referendums can't be used to place measures on the ballot, Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has called for state lawmakers to take action to restore redistricting to the November ballot and to also put term limits up for a vote.

Darien Administrative Finance Committee to consider computer services contract

By Louie Torres | Sep 30, 2016

Darien Administrative Finance Committee will meet at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 3.

Bloomingdale Plan Commission cancels Oct. 4 meeting

By Louie Torres | Sep 30, 2016

Bloomingdale Plan Commission was scheduled to meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Illinois, Chicago should declare bankruptcy to fix fiscal woes, ex-FDIC chief says

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 30, 2016

The state of Illinois and the city of Chicago should seek bankruptcy protection to stop the fiscal bleeding and get back untracked, William Isaac, former chairman of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., said in a recently published opinion piece.

Some say replace social-welfare system with 'basic income' model

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 30, 2016

With the welfare system falling apart, it may be time to look at the possibility of a basic income for every American, a concept that has been championed by well-known economists and political scientists of the past and present including Milton Friedman, Friedrich Hayek and Charles Murray.

Report questions link between Illinois lawyers and politicians

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 30, 2016

A new report by a civilian group in Illinois questions the link between lawyers and political leaders in the state.

4.01 percent of people in Woodridge receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

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

2.92 percent of people in Itasca receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

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

Warrenville City Council approves redevelopment ordinance for former factory site

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

Warrenville City Council approves redevelopment ordinance for former factory site at a recent meeting.

Walking Book Club starting soon in Bloomingdale

By Brent Zell | Sep 29, 2016

The Walking Book Club will have two sessions this fall at the Stratford Mall in Bloomingdale.

Venue change for Sept. 29 heart-centered event

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 28, 2016

The public is advised that — based on weather predictions — prizes and pressure screenings for World Heart Day in West Chicago will move to Pioneer Elementary School’s gymnasium from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. tomorrow, Sept. 29 at 615 Kenwood Ave.

3.17 percent of people in Wheaton receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

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

3.44 percent of people in Warrenville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2016

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

Westmont Administration Committee to hear presentation on Sister City Program

By Louie Torres | Sep 28, 2016

Westmont Administration Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

Analysis: Less than one percent of Bertino-Tarrant campaign fundraising from individuals

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

Democrat Sen. Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant (D-Plainfield) has raised nearly $1.3 million in campaign funds over the past four years. But only 0.68 percent of that has come from individual local donors, according to a Will County Gazette analysis.

11.16 percent of people in Wood Dale receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

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

9.94 percent of people in Bensenville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

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