September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Westchester trustees consider accepting contract bid for roof-repair services

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Westchester Village Board considered accepting a contract bid for roof-repair services.

River Forest trustees consider accepting bid for firing-range renovations

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board considered accepting a contract bid for repairs and upgrades to the village's firing rang.

Westchester Committee of Whole to discuss police body cameras

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2016

The Westchester Committee of the Whole will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Board Room to discuss policy body cameras, among other agenda items.

Bellwood trustees expected to pick low bidder for subdivision project

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bellwood Village Board was expected to award the contract for the Randolph Estates Subdivision improvements project to the lowest bidder.

Cook County Zoning Board to consider variance requests

By West Cook News | Sep 27, 2016

The Cook County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 1 p.m. Wednesday at 69 W. Washington St. in the 17th Floor Conference Room in downtown Chicago to consider variance requests.

Leef slams AFSCME's 'cavalier attitude,' 'ridiculous demands' amid budget crisis

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 27, 2016

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, Republican candidate for the 7th Congressional District U.S. House seat, commented on the impasse in negotiations between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) recently.

Hillside Public Library Board discusses Summer Reading Program's final results

By West Cook News | Sep 25, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Hillside Public Library Board discussed the final results of the Summer Reading Program.

6.28 percent of Oak Park residents receive food stamps

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the West Cook News found 6.28 percent of people in Oak Park were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

8.66 percent of Hillside residents receive food stamps

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2016

An analysis of data by the West Cook News found 8.66 percent of people in Hillside were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2016

Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.

State losing young workers in record numbers

By West Cook News | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By West Cook News | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.