February, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

River Forest drafts new rules for demolition of historic buildings

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 12, 2016

The village of River Forest Board of Trustees will consider seven amendments to the village's historic preservation ordinance Feb. 22 that would change the rules for demolishing historically significant buildings.

Maywood committee discusses blight reduction program

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 12, 2016

The village of Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee discussed the village's blight reduction program during a meeting Wednesday at the Maywood Police Department.

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month

By Robin Bonzon | Feb 11, 2016

February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month.

Cook County facilities connect to enhanced Internet

By Robin Bonzon | Feb 11, 2016

Cook County officials expect to provide faster service now that broadband connections are complete.

Up next: a Chicago bailout?

By West Cook News | Feb 11, 2016

Chicago politicians have been the leading advocates for the state of Illinois’ borrowing, but they’ve also pushed their own city to the financial brink, and are now begging suburban and downstate leaders to bail them out.

River Forest school board holds special closed-session meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 10, 2016

The River Forest Public Schools Board of Education held a special meeting in closed session Tuesday.

Spay/neuter discounts available this month at Cook County vets

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 10, 2016

Cook County is celebrating National Spay and Neuter Month by offering discounted spay and neuter services throughout February.

Roosevelt Middle School parking plan discussed at District 90 meeting

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 10, 2016

The District 90 Committee of the Whole discussed changes to the Roosevelt Middle School exterior design project at a recent meeting.

Proviso holds community Q&A with superintendent finalists

By Khristopher Flack | Feb 10, 2016

The search for a new superintendent in Proviso has come down to two finalists, and both candidates will be available for questions during two upcoming forums at Proviso East High School.

Snow removal of sidewalks still residents' responsibility

By Robin Bonzon | Feb 10, 2016

After reviewing e-mails received from residents, Village President Sam Pulia and Trustee Nick Steker addressed the topic of snow removal at a Jan. 12 Committee of the Whole meeting.

Westchester board starts planning for annual Music Fest, other events

By Robin Bonzon | Feb 10, 2016

Plans for Music Fest, the community barbecue and other special events for the year was a hot topic on the agenda at the January board meeting for the village of Westchester, Illinois.

Chris Harris: 'Illinois' leadership is failing its citizenry in every way'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Feb 9, 2016

Chris Harris, who is running for state representative in the 7th District, recently called for immediate action to rectify Illinois' pension crisis, which has left the state employee pension fund $111 billion in the hole.

$166 million per year on secretaries?

By West Cook News | Feb 9, 2016

Cook County government’s most common job: secretary.

Illinois Chamber of Commerce supports legislative redistricting amendment

By Kathy Adams | Feb 9, 2016

The Illinois Chamber of Commerce said recently it is supporting the Independent Maps campaign to put a legislative redistricting map amendment question on the November ballot.

'Passing the FACT Act is critical,' says IL civil justice group

By Kathy Adams | Feb 9, 2016

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) and fellow members of the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will hold a hearing Wednesday on the proposed Furthering Asbestos Claim Transparency (FACT) Act (S. 357), which passed the U.S. House last month.

EDITORIAL: 7th District's Chris Welch is indicative of what's wrong in Illinois politics

By West Cook News | Feb 9, 2016

Over the past year, the budget crisis in Illinois has worsened with the Land of Lincoln now entering its eighth month without a state budget and few, if any, signs that a deal is in the offing.

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association advocates solutions to reduce drug costs

By West Cook News | Feb 9, 2016

Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) President and CEO Mark Merritt offered several market-based solutions for escalating drug prices during his testimony presented Thursday before the U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.