June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Leef spotlights threat to colleges from state bond-rating downgrade

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 29, 2016

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, a career radiologist with the University of Chicago who is currently running as a Republican candidate for the 7th District U.S. House seat, recently responded to potential repercussions based on the state’s bond-rating downgrade.

Forest Park Village Council to discuss fiscal 2017 budget

By West Cook News | Jun 29, 2016

The Forest Park City Council will discuss the fiscal 2017 budget at a special meeting 6:30 p.m. today at Village Hall.

Forest Park Village Council considers options for Circle-Adams intersection

By West Cook News | Jun 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park City Council discussed recommendations from the Safety and Traffic Commission on how to improve the intersection of Circle and Adams.

County Zoning Committee to consider creating Residential Rental License Ordinance

By West Cook News | Jun 28, 2016

The Cook County Zoning and Building Committee will consider creating a Residential Rental License Ordinance at its next meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cook County Building Board Room No. 569, 118 N. Clark St.

Broadview Library Board hears presentation on referendum bonds

By West Cook News | Jun 28, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Broadview Public Library District Board heard a presentation on the referendum bonds.

Budget, pensions the focus of 44th District candidate Baumer's campaign

By Tannara Yelland | Jun 28, 2016

HANOVER — Katy Dolan Baumer, a Republican preparing who is squaring off against Democrat Fred Crespo for his 44th District State House seat in November, said her main issue is the urgent need for a state budget.

Cook County Intergovernmental Relations Committee to consider appointment

By West Cook News | Jun 27, 2016

The Cook County Legislation and Intergovernmental Relations Committee will consider appointing Kathy Bilski to the South Stickney Sanitary District Board of Trustees at its next meeting 9:45 a.m. Wednesday in the Cook County Building, Board Room No. 569, 118 North Clark St.

Cook County Rules Committee to approve minutes at this week's meeting

By West Cook News | Jun 27, 2016

The Cook County Rules and Administration Committee will approve the minutes from its June 8 meeting at its next meeting, 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cook County Building Board Room No. 569, 118 N. Clark St.

Cook County Finance Committee to consider approving legal bills

By West Cook News | Jun 27, 2016

The Cook County Finance Committee will consider approving several legal bills at its next meeting 10 a.m. Wednesday in Cook County Building Board Room 569, 118 N. Clark St.

Cook County Business Committee to consider whether home is legally abandoned

By West Cook News | Jun 27, 2016

The Cook County Business and Economic Development Committee will consider a request to certify a Bedford Park home as legally abandoned property at its next meeting 9:30 a.m. Wednesday in the Cook County Building, 118 North Clark St.

Chicago, Cook County GOP officials allege Dems infiltrating party in federal lawsuit

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 26, 2016

The Republican Party chapters in Chicago and Cook County, Illinois have filed a federal lawsuit alleging Democrats violated a new bylaw and have infiltrated their party in an effort to claim Republican spots on the ballot for the general election in November.

Former Fremd High School standout adjusts to new tempo

By Bruce Haring | Jun 26, 2016

Mark down the first two years of college as a true learning experience for rising Illinois softball player Leigh Farina.

Broadview Library Board reviews new travel policy

By West Cook News | Jun 24, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Broadview Public Library District Board reviewed a revised travel policy for board members.

River Forest Village Board awards roof-repair contract to Garland/DBS

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board awarded a contract for Village Hall and Public Works Garage roof repairs to Garland/DBS.

Forest Park Fire, Police Commission to work on captain, sergeant exams

By West Cook News | Jun 23, 2016

The Forest Park Fire and Police Commission will discuss the status of and select oral-interview questions for the police sergeant and fire captain exams at its next meeting 11 a.m. Thursday, June 30, in the Lower Level of Village Hall, 517 Desplaines Avenue.