June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

River Forest Review Board to continue Concordia dorm hearing

By West Cook News | Jun 22, 2016

The River Forest Development Review Board will continue a public hearing and consideration of a plan for a Concordia University Residence Hall at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

Western Springs police board considers hiring probationary officers

By West Cook News | Jun 22, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Western Springs Board of Fire and Police Commission considered a measure to approve the hiring of probationary police officers.

Roskam helps lead bipartisan charge against civil-asset forfeiture laws

By Jamie Barrand | Jun 22, 2016

Protecting small businesses from Internal Revenue Service (IRS) abuse was the subject of a hearing convened recently by the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee, led by Chairman Peter Roskam (R-Dist. 6) of Illinois.

Lindop School District 92 Board discusses media FOIA request for water-test records

By West Cook News | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District 92 Board discussed a Chicago Tribune Freedom of Information Act request for records of any water tests for lead.

Maywood Library Board considers employee health-insurance ordinance

By West Cook News | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Maywood Public Library District Board considered an employee health-insurance benefits ordinance.

Forest Park Public Library Board considers pay raise for interim manager

By West Cook News | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Park Public Library Board considered approving a pay raise for the library's interim adult services manager.

River Forest Park District Board to discuss Madison Street TIF

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2016

The River Forest Park District Board will discuss Madison Street tax-increment financing (TIF) efforts at a special meeting 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, at the Depot, 401 Thatcher Avenue.

Leef cites SIU study as one reason why Assembly needs regime change

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2016

In a recent study by the Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Paul Simon Public Policy Institute, the concept of responsibility for the financial situation of the state of Illinois was discussed at great length, directing much of the blame for its problems towards politicians and voters.

River Forest Historic Preservation Commission might rename award

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2016

The River Forest Historic Preservation Commission will consider renaming the Historic Preservation Award at its next meeting 7 p.m. Thursday at Village Hall, 400 Park Ave.

Cook County Westchester District 92 1/2 Board keeps lunch prices as is

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Westchester District 92 1/2 Board approved student fees and kept lunch prices as is for fiscal 2017.

River Forest Village Board considers several appointments to boards, commissions

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board considered several appointments and reappointments to boards and commissions.

County Forest Preserve District considers proposed expenditures

By West Cook News | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Forest Preserve District of Cook County Board of Commissioners considered several expenditure recommendations.

St. Luke Parish School names new principal

By Kasey Schefflin- Emrich | Jun 18, 2016

St. Luke Parish School recently named Timothy Wesley its new principal.

Westchester Village Board considers amending city code on trailer restrictions

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Westchester Village Board considered a measure to amend the Westchester Municipal Code's restrictions on parking trailers in the village.

Cook County Board hears presentation on STEP management software

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent special meeting, the Cook County Board heard a presentation on the Strategic Tactical Enterprise Processes (STEP) management-software system, also known as enterprise software.

Westchester Committee of Whole considers open-burning amendment

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Westchester Committee of the Whole considered a proposed amendment to the city code's open-burning regulations.

River Forest Traffic Committee to review changes made around school

By West Cook News | Jun 17, 2016

The River Forest Traffic and Safety Committee will review the effectiveness of the traffic and parking changes implemented last year around Roosevelt Middle School during its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Village Hall in the first-floor Community Room.