January, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

James Nawrocki donates $500 to Friends of Anita Alvarez

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 20, 2017

James Nawrocki, (1433 N. Cleveland Ave., Chicago), donated $500 to River Forest's Friends of Anita Alvarez on Jan. 8, 2016.

Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission sets February meeting

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 19, 2017

Villa Park Historical Preservation Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

Aurora Planning Commission holds public hearing on special use planned development

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 19, 2017

Aurora Planning Commission holds public hearing on special use planned development at it meeting yesterday.

Aurora Civil Service Commission convenes special meeting

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 19, 2017

Aurora Civil Service Commission convenes special meeting earlier this week.

West Chicago City Council votes on agreement for Parkway Tree Planting Program

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 19, 2017

West Chicago City Council votes on agreement for Parkway Tree Planting Program at is meeting earlier this week.

Batavia City Council swears in two probationary firefighters

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 19, 2017

Batavia City Council swears in two probationary firefighters at its meeting earlier this week.

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Ramey campaigns for post as Wayne Township supervisor

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2017

Fascinated by government since high school, Harry "Randy" Ramey recently stepped up his candidacy for Wayne Township supervisor, reminding voters of the upcoming February primary election via his Facebook campaign page.

Deputy replaces Williams as Bartlett police chief

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 18, 2017

With close to 32 years on the force, retiring village of Bartlett Police Chief Kent Williams holds the record of longest service by a sworn officer in the department’s history.

judge (Circuit Court/18th Circuit) candidate Liam Brennan returns $13,380 contribution from William Brennan

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2017

The campaign committee of judge (Circuit Court/18th Circuit) candidate Liam Brennan, Friends of Judge Liam Brennan, returned a $13,380 contribution from William Brennan on Jan. 18

Westmont Village Board considers granting variances

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The Westmont Village Board met Jan. 5 to consider granting variances.

Westmont Finance Committee reviews revenue projections

By Louie Torres | Jan 18, 2017

The village of Westmont Finance Committee met Jan. 5 to review revenue projections.

Wood Dale City Council increases liquor licenses

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2017

The Wood Dale City Council met Jan. 5 to increase liquor licenses.

Wood Dale City Council reviews airport noise report

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 18, 2017

The Wood Dale City Council met Dec. 15 to review the airport noise report.

Police & Fire Commission selects promotional candidates

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 18, 2017

The Police & Fire Commission met Dec. 29 to select promotional candidates.

Bloomingdale Macy's among dozens slated to close

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 15, 2017

Due to overall strategic restructuring, Macy’s has confirmed that its Stratford Square branch in Bloomingdale is among dozens slated to close soon, allowing the company to focus on outlets generating higher revenue.

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Kentucky's right-to-work legislation could take toll on southern Illinois economy

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2017

As Missouri and Kentucky join Michigan, Indiana and Wisconsin with right-to-work laws making it illegal to force workers to join a union or pay related dues to remain employed, some wonder what the economic impact will be on Southern Illinois.