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National Republican Congressional Committee selects Oberweis for Young Guns program

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove), now running for U.S. Congress in the 14th District, has been designated a first-round On the Radar candidate by the National Republican Congressional Committee Young Guns Program.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60559 convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 60559 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Woodridge convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole in Woodridge during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

2018 Recap: Parolees in West Chicago convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole in West Chicago during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

City of Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board met August 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 22, 2019

City of Wheaton Police Pension Fund Board met 5 p.m. Thursday, August 15.

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met August 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 22, 2019

City of Wheaton Planning and Zoning Board met 7 p.m. Tuesday, August 13.

City of Wheaton Finance Committee met August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 22, 2019

City of Wheaton Finance Committee met 7 p.m. Monday, August 12.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of August 5

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of August 5.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 77: Willis Applauds New Equal Pay Law

By Press release submission | Aug 22, 2019

Willis Applauds New Equal Pay Law

Hinsdale referendum costs going up just as Zach Mottl and others in the “No” movement predicted

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 21, 2019

Opponents of the $140 million Hinsdale D86 referendum approved in April are beginning to have their “I told you so” moments. An ardent supporter of the referendum, Yvonne Mayer of Burr Ridge, wrote on social media that she was troubled by estimated cost overages of projects funded by the tax increase, and the lack of public access during the school board’s recent meeting on the progress of the projects.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 21: Ellman measure aimed at reducing carbon emissions becomes law

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

A decades-old law that prevents Illinois from taking action to address harmful greenhouse gas emissions was repealed thanks to State Senator Laura Ellman (D-Naperville).

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60502 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 60502 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 81: Stava-Murray to Serve on Property Tax Relief Task Force

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

To provide additional relief to local families and seniors, Stava-Murray also voted for a new law to create a property tax rebate for homeowners.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 28: Murphy appointed to Property Tax Relief Task Force

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

After the Property Tax Relief Task Force met for the first time this Monday, State Senator Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) reported that the task force is ready to reform the state’s regressive property tax system.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60502 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 60502 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Warrenville convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole in Warrenville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

Richard Porter donates $2,500 to Jim Durkin's election campaign

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 21, 2019

Richard Porter donated $2,500 to Republican Jim Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Aug. 21, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

City of Wheaton City Council met August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 21, 2019

City of Wheaton City Council met 7 p.m. Monday, August 12.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Wood Dale convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Wood Dale during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

Alexander Stuart donates $5,000 to Jim Durkin's election campaign

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 21, 2019

Alexander Stuart donated $5,000 to Republican Jim Durkin's election campaign committee, Citizens for Durkin, on Aug. 21, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).