Dupage Policy Journal

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT: Park District Introduces Flag Football League for Boys and Girls

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2018

Partnering with the National Football League, Naperville Park District is offering a flag football league for boys and girls ages 6-13 for fall 2018.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Food Vendors Wanted for West Chicago Food Festival on Oct 13

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2018

The City of West Chicago is looking for food vendors for its newest special event scheduled for Saturday, October 13, 2018, from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. in downtown West Chicago.

From Prairie State Wire

St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

VILLAGE OF LISLE: Eyes to the Skies Festival on June 29-July 1

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The annual Lisle Eyes to the Skies Balloon Festival will be held from Friday, June 29 through Sunday, July 1 - and the carnival will be held from Wednesday, June 27 through Sunday, July 1.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 89: CCSD 89 launching online, phone surveys to gather additional feedback from residents

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Residents will have a chance to weigh in on the programming and funding priorities for Community Consolidated School District 89 through an online survey that opened this week.

CITY OF WOOD DALE: DuPage Offers Residents Free Latex Paint Recycling

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

DuPage County is hosting a Latex Paint Recycling Program at the County’s Woodridge Greene Valley Wastewater Treatment Facility.

CITY OF WHEATON: Share Input on Adams Park Landscape Designs

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The City of Wheaton is looking for your input and ideas as we review landscape designs for Adams Park.

Roskam's animal abuse amendment passes as part of 2018 farm bill

By Robert Hadley | Jun 27, 2018

An amendment prohibiting animal abuse — one championed by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) — passed the House of Representatives as part of the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, otherwise known as the Farm Bill.

Jeanne Ives opposes tax money for Obama Center

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 27, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) argues planned construction of the Barack Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s Southside shortchanges taxpayers.

NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Begins Independence Day Crackdown on Impaired Drivers and Seat Belt Law Violators

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The Naperville Police Department will be conducting a traffic enforcement campaign focusing on impaired and unbuckled drivers from June 25 through July 8 to encompass the Independence Day holiday, an all-too-often deadly time on Illinois roads.

NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Fire Department Performs Two Swift Water Rescues

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

At 10:14 AM on Sunday, June 24, 2018 Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call from a person who advised that he and his children had overturned their kayaks and were stranded in an unknown area of the DuPage River.

CITY OF ELMHURST: Sparky Says!

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Summer weather means cookouts, Fourth of July fireworks, and all sorts of fun as families across the country take advantage of the warm temperatures to get back in touch with nature.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: A new BSD2 website is on its way!

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Bensenville School District 2 is excited to launch its new District and school websites on Friday, June 29.

ITASCA POLICE DEPARTMENT: Child Safety Seat Check July 7, 9:30am - 12:30pm

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The Itasca Police Department will offer a free child safety seat check, July 7th from 9:30am until 12:30pm at the Police Department Parking Lot, 540 W. Irving Park Road.

VILLAGE OF ITASCA: 4th of July Fireworks - Hamilton Lakes - Itasca

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

Enjoy the largest fireworks in the Chicago area at Hamilton Lakes, Itasca.

OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT: Job Posting - Preschool Teacher – Full Day

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The Preschool Teacher – Full Day is responsible for teaching the full-day 4-year olds, directly supervising the Preschool Aides who assist in the classroom.

NAPERVILLE PARK DISTRICT: Boccia Nationals Coming to Fort Hill Activity Center June 28-July 1

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

The 2018 USA Boccia National Tournament is coming to Naperville Park District’s Fort Hill Activity Center June 28-July 1.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: At Home with Merle Burleigh – June 20, 2018

By Press release submission | Jun 27, 2018

This weather is really playing havoc with gardening.