February, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Maywood Ordinance Committee to consider new liquor-license requests

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Maywood Legal, License, and Ordinance Committee will consider new liquor-license requests during its regular meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Maywood Police Department, 125 S. Fifth Ave.

Proviso Township High Schools board to pick new superintendent tonight

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 23, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools board will hold a special meeting to select a new superintendent at 6:30 p.m. today at the Proviso Mathematics and Science Academy, 8601 W. Roosevelt Road in Forest Park.

Cook County zoning board holds public hearing on map-amendment request

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 22, 2016

The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing recently on a map-amendment request from Land & Lakes Company/Marina Development Inc.

Park District of Oak Park Board reviews 2015 usage, other data

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 22, 2016

The Park District of Oak Park (PDOP) Board reviewed the 2015 Performance Measures for the Park District -- including goals, satisfaction scores, pass sales, live data, participation, graphs and wellness -- at a recent meeting.

Berkeley zoning board to continue public hearing on special-use permit bid

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 22, 2016

The Berkeley Planning and Zoning Commission will continue a public hearing on a request for a special-use permit for the office building at 5440 St. Charles Road at its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Berkeley Village Hall, 5819 Electric Ave.

Hillside board to consider water-rate boost at tonight's meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 22, 2016

The Hillside village clerk will announce early-voting and other information concerning the March 15 presidential primary at today's village board meeting 7:30 p.m. at the Hillside Municipal Complex, 425 Hillside Ave.

Lightford endorses Welch in 7th District Senate re-election race

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 19, 2016

As the race heats up for Illinois’ pending elections, 7th District State Rep. Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillsdale) said he was “truly honored to be endorsed for re-election” by Assistant Majority Leader State Sen. Kimberly Lightford (D-Maywood).

North Shore Mosquito Abatement District board OKs 2016 budget at meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 19, 2016

The North Shore Mosquito Abatement District's board approved a $1.6 million 2016 budget at a recent meeting.

Forest Park SD 91 elementary schools score below average in West Cook County despite highest spending per student

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 19, 2016

Standardized test scores for Forest Park SD 91 elementary schools were below the county average despite spending the most of any elementary school in West Cook County, according to a report by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Bang for the buck?

By West Cook News | Feb 19, 2016

Are Illinois public schools spending too much, delivering too little?

25 years ago, Proviso East fans watched basketball greatness

By West Cook News | Feb 19, 2016

March will mark the 25th anniversary of Proviso East’s 1991 basketball state championship season, one that featured arguably the most talented, home-grown high school basketball team in U.S. history.

Chicago RTA wins 21st straight Excellence in Financial Reporting award

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 18, 2016

The Regional Transportation Authority recently celebrated its 21st consecutive Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada.

CCHHS panel to consider CEO's incentive package in closed session

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 18, 2016

The Cook County Health and Hospitals System (CCHHS) board's Human Resources Committee will meet at 9 a.m. Friday at Stroger Hospital,1900 W. Polk St. in closed session to consider the 2016 Executive Incentive Package for CCHHS CEO Dr. John Jay Shannon.

With open enrollment over, CountyCare available for low-income residents

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 18, 2016

With the 2016 open-enrollment period for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act having closed on Jan. 31, officials from the Illinois Medical District Commission (IMDC) recently reminded low-income Cook County residents of another option.

$166 million per year on secretaries?

By West Cook News | Feb 18, 2016

Cook County government’s most common job: secretary.

Meet the Proviso Democrat machine

By West Cook News | Feb 18, 2016

You often hear about local government jobs that those lucky enough to have “clout” can secure.

Chicago Teachers Union enlisting west suburban support in Springfield

By West Cook News | Feb 18, 2016

State Rep. Chris Welch (D-Maywood) received more donations from the Chicago Teachers Union than any other legislator in 2015. Will he support the power union's call to shift state school money to Chicago, away from west suburban districts he represents?