Dupage Policy Journal

Dupage Policy Journal

Thursday, January 23, 2020

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New Glen Ellyn social club modeled after a 1930s speakeasy

Glen Ellyn business owner Bobby Kellman has taken a cue from the past to bring something completely new to the quaint suburban village in Chicago's western suburbs.

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2020

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Warrenville Artist Nick Gurley to Show Work in West Chicago’s Celebration of Art

The month of January brings Celebration of Art to Gallery 200 at 103 W. Washington Street, with an Opening Reception scheduled for Friday, January 17, 2020 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m.

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2020

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: West Chicago Resident Carrie J. Little Graduates from the 2019 National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy

By Press release submission | Jan 8, 2020

Carrie J. Little, a REALTOR® for 18 years from West Chicago, Illinois has graduated from the 2019 National Association of REALTORS® Leadership Academy.

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CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: Gallery Theater to Present Skylight in February

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2020

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Gallery Theater presents a play about the one who got away.

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CITY OF ELMHURST: Municipality of the Year Award

By Press release submission | Jan 3, 2020

The City of Elmhurst recently received the Home Builders Association Key Award for Municipality of the Year.

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LISLE PARK DISTRICT: Get a Head Start on Your Summer Job Search

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2019

Join Lisle Park District staff and supervisors to learn about seasonal positions available in 2020.

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Casten Votes to Lower the Cost of Prescription Drugs

By Press release submission | Dec 12, 2019

Today, U.S. Representative Sean Casten (IL-06) voted for the bipartisan H.R.3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act.

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

By Glenn Minnis | 2 months 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

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 12, 2019

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.

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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 21, 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.