James Ledbetter Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Pritzker: 'Reopening Westlake Hospital is a step toward addressing longstanding disparities'

By James Ledbetter | Apr 19, 2021

Westlake Hospital, the local medical facility that closed nearly two years ago, is now facing an easier pathway to resuming normal function under a new law that was approved by Gov. J.B. Pritzker on April 6.

June unemployment reports showed jobless numbers throughout Illinois were still significantly high

By James Ledbetter | Aug 8, 2020

June jobless figures for the 14 Illinois metro areas showed high unemployment numbers throughout the state.

Wehrli honors advocate Cindi Swanson, who leaves Illinois this fall

By James Ledbetter | Aug 5, 2020

Grant Wehrli (R-Dist. 41) honors advocate Cindi Swanson, who is leaving the state this fall.

Oak Park commits $400K of COVID-19 relief fund to 'households in need'

By James Ledbetter | Jun 29, 2020

The Oak Park Village Board continues to make progress with delivery plans for the $980,107 payout through the Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act that will aid those affected financially by the COVID-19 outbreak, according to OakPark.com.

River Forest administrators pass executive orders to assist residents during pandemic

By James Ledbetter | May 16, 2020

The River Forest Village Board granted some much-needed assistance to village residents and businesses who are dealing with setbacks due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Nurses report COVID-19 patients are among the sickest they've seen

By James Ledbetter | May 13, 2020

A registered nurse who at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago says patients who have arrived during the COVID-19 pandemic are among the most seriously ill she has seen in her decade of nursing.