Dupage Policy Journal

Curran: ‘SAFE-T Act handcuffs law enforcement and judges making it more difficult for them to combat violent crime’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 20, 2023

Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is bemoaning the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

Before Conroy, GOP DuPage County board members Tornatore, Puchalski donated to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 20, 2023

Campaign donation records from the Illinois State Board of Elections show DuPage County Board member Sam Tornatore and former board member Donald Puchalski both donated to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

Forest Preserve District joins EPA's Green Power Partnership

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 20, 2023

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has joined the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Green Power Partnership, a voluntary program aimed at reducing the environmental impact of conventional electricity.

Forest Preserve District's fleet earns national recognition for sustainability efforts

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 20, 2023

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's fleet has been recognized among the top in the nation, earning significant accolades for its use of alternative fuels. Recently, it was named the No. 1 small fleet and No. 2 overall fleet in the Leading Fleets Award competition by Government Fleet magazine, which honors top-performing fleets regardless of location or budget.

City of Darien Police Committee met June 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 20, 2023

City of Darien Police Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, June 19.

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Monday, May 8

City of Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission met May 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023

City of Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, May 3

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission met Tuesday, June 20

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 20, 2023

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, June 12

Downers Grove residents paid 27th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2023

Downers Grove residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in April.

Forest Preserve District announces fall native tree and shrub sale

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2023

Online ordering begins Aug. 1 for the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s fall native tree and shrub sale, featuring 49 species grown locally from seed within 100 miles of DuPage County.

Fundraiser 'A Night for Nature' aims at raising $25K for habitat restoration

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2023

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is inviting the public to support habitat restoration efforts through the event "A Night for Nature" on Thursday, Sept. 14, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at St. James Farm in Warrenville.

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 8

City of Warrenville City Council met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023

City of Warrenville City Council met Monday, May 1

City of Naperville City Council met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023

City of Naperville City Council met Tuesday, June 20

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, June 12

Ives blasts Johnson's 'Building Bridges and Growing the Soul of Chicago' plan as too costly

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 18, 2023

Former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives took to Twitter on July 7 to blast Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over his vision for the city, saying Johnson's transition plan is too costly for residents.