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Dupage Policy Journal

Monday, November 18, 2019

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GOP-driven Manufacturer’s Purchase Credit to save $40 million in operations

By Glenn Minnis | 5 days ago

Illinois House Republicans are intent on keeping the manufacturing industry positioned as one of the state’s largest economic drivers.

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Sick days exemplify teachers union's unhealthy effect on Chicago, Ives says

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) points to the 244 available sick days Chicago Teachers Union (CTU) leaders were able to hammer out for members as part of their new contract agreement as a prime example of the extreme power the CTU possesses.

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

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Rep. Grant 'wholeheartedly supports' Illinois' Manufacturer's Purchase Credit plan

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2019

Illinois Republican lawmakers have formed a plan aimed at making it easier for manufacturers to operate and thrive across the state, with first-year state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) among the most vocal supporters.

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CITY OF NAPERVILLE: Naperville Electric Utility Offers Solar Rebates for Homeowners

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2019

The City of Naperville Electric Utility is offering up to a $1,000 rebate to homeowners who install either a roof-mounted solar energy system or a solar water heating system.

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Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

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Industry leader cites bad science as Sterigenics throws in towel in Willowbrook fight

By W.J. Kennedy | Oct 1, 2019

A massive over assessment of risk from a U.S. EPA regulated compound, ethylene oxide (EO), has driven Sterigenics, a medical sterilization company, out of Willowbrook, says Mark Biel, chief executive officer of the Chemical Industry Council of Illinois.

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Rep. Grant praises local agricultural efforts after meeting with DuPage and Grundy Farm Bureaus

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) wants to set the record straight about what she believes is a big driver of the Illinois economy.

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Deadline Approaching: Vendor Applications for West Chicago’s 2019 Food Festival

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2019

After a successful inaugural event, West Chicago is proud to welcome the Food Festival back to Downtown West Chicago on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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OAKBROOK TERRACE PARK DISTRICT: Lake View Nature Center Open Houses

By Press release submission | Sep 1, 2019

Would you like to learn more about the programs and events at the Lake View Nature Center?

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Sterigenics lawsuits media driven, not fact driven, air quality expert says

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 23, 2019

Thirty-two injury lawsuits were filed this week against a Willowbrook company, Sterigenics, with a sterling record of complying with emission rules set down by state and federal law.

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Applications Available for West Chicago’s 2019 Food Festival

By Press release submission | Aug 13, 2019

After a successful inaugural event, West Chicago is proud to welcome the Food Festival back to Downtown West Chicago on Saturday, October 12, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Sterigenics fallout could trigger media/mob attacks against other businesses, air quality expert warns

By W.J. Kennedy | Aug 2, 2019

One disturbing takeaway from the year-long mob and media assault on Sterigenics, the Willowbrook plant that sterilizes medical equipment, is that it leaves hundreds of other businesses in DuPage County alone vulnerable to the same contrived, targeted campaign, says air quality expert and author Rich Trzupek.

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Congressional candidate Ives returns to the campaign trail in DuPage County

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 1, 2019

Newly announced Republican candidate for the 6th Congressional District Jeanne Ives joined members of the Wheaton Lion’s Club Tuesday for the group’s weekly lunch gathering.

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CITY OF WOOD DALE: Wood Dale Welcomes S-L Distribution

By Press release submission | Jun 28, 2019

Wood Dale is the newest home to S-L Distribution, a wholesale distributor of snack foods that will specialize in the northwestern Illinois region.

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Door County Memories of Artist Shari Hohl at Gallery 200

By Press release submission | Jun 18, 2019

Artist Shari Hohl has been going up to Door County for 23 years and continues to be amazed at the beauty around the county.

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Motor vehicles cited as sources in new ethylene oxide study; health risk re-assessed

By W.J. Kennedy | May 30, 2019

The results of new studies into sources of and the potential dangers from ethylene oxide (EtO) gas identify motor vehicles as a primary source of the gas, an entirely different story than media reports over potential health risks from the detection of the gas near the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook.

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11 DuPage County nursing homes designated subpar in federal ranking

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 22, 2019

Eleven nursing homes in DuPage County received below-average scores from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) after the federal agency updated its nursing home rating system for consumers in April.

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Mistreating small businesses, Rep. Grant says, bites the hand that feeds Illinois' job creation

By Glenn Minnis | May 12, 2019

Republican state Rep. Amy Grant (Wheaton) argues that small business owners in her 41st District and across the state of Illinois deserve better than what they are currently getting from Springfield.

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Iona Glos Specialized Living Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 3, 2019

Iona Glos Specialized Living Center, a 100-bed intermediate and developmentally disabled care center in Addison, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2019.

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Unfounded scare over Sterigenics results in shortage of breathing tubes for children

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 17, 2019

A medical breathing tube most suitable for children is in short supply due to the shutdown of the Sterigenics plant in Willowbrook, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said in a statement.