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Dupage Policy Journal

Monday, November 18, 2024

News from December 2022

Protect your holiday baking traditions with 4 food safety tips

By Press release submission | Dec 4, 2022

Holiday baking brings family and friends together and creates lasting memories as friends share recipes, stories, and meaningful time together. Amid the flurry of flour-covered countertops and mountains of messy mixing bowls, keep food safety in mind.

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Berkowitz: New smoke detector law is 'aimed at saving lives'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 4, 2022

The Westmont Village Board discussed several topics regarding fire safety during a meeting on November 3

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Westmont Village Park District's Hymen: 'I want to thank you for the consideration'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 4, 2022

The Westmont Village Board voted on a consolidation plan for the park district during a meeting on November 3

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Hanover Park gains new officers: 'I expect every one of our officers to go home to their families at the end of the shift'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 3, 2022

The village welcomed some additions to their police department.

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Hanover Park declines a developer plan to build 42 residential units: 'Thank you for being so gracious'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 3, 2022

The village board declined a developer plan.

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Woodridge mayor to incoming policeman: 'We welcome you to the team and thank you so much'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 3, 2022

The Woodridge Village Board welcomed a new officer to the Woodridge Police Department during a Nov. 3 board meeting.

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Glendale Heights' Khokhar on approval of local cannabis dispensary: 'I'm saying no'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 3, 2022

The Glendale Heights Village Board gave an official recommendation regarding a proposed cannabis dispensary to the Board of Trustees during a meeting held on Nov. 3.

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Breakthrough Ideas: Truth in Politics Act would ‘criminalize certain speech directed at political campaigns’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 2, 2022

Advocacy group Breakthrough Ideas recently elevated criticism of the Truth in Politics Act.

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Safety tips for outdoor activities during winter

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2022

"If you fall through the ice, turn toward the direction you came from because that’s probably the strongest ice," Jones said. "Place your hands and arms on the unbroken surface, kick your feet, and try to pull yourself out using ice picks if you have them. Once you’re out of the water, lie flat on the ice and roll away from the hole. Get to a warm, dry, sheltered area as soon as possible, and call 911."

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Dupage County will have three inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending Nov. 3

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2022

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in Dupage County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending Nov. 3.

DuPage County Health & Human Services Committee met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 2, 2022

DuPage County Health & Human Services Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 6

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 10

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 2, 2022

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Nov. 10

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Downers Grove Library brings up alleged ‘threats’ in wake of LGBT club shooting: 'They have nothing to say about their own contributions to harming children, patrons, and librarians in their own community'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Dec 1, 2022

Parents rights organization Awake Illinois elevated an email from downers Grove Library to patrons in the wake of the a mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs.

DuPage County Public Works Committee met Sept. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 1, 2022

DuPage County Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 6

DuPage County Emergency Telephone System Board met Nov. 9

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Dec 1, 2022

DuPage County Emergency Telephone System Board met Wednesday, Nov. 9