May, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: Mautino facing federal investigation over questionable campaign spending

By West Cook News | May 19, 2016

SPRINGFIELD — Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino is facing a federal investigation related to campaign finances, according to a statement his spokesman released to several news outlets today.

Forest Park District 91 Board discusses personnel matters in closed session

By West Cook News | May 19, 2016

The Forest Park Public Schools District 91 Board recently held a special closed meeting to discuss sensitive personnel issues.

Maywood trustees consider proposed lease for commuter lot

By West Cook News | May 19, 2016

The Maywood Board of Trustees was expected to approve a resolution authorizing a lease between the village and Union Pacific Railroad for a new commuter parking lot near Fifth and Main Streets.

River Forest Development Board to examine project plan for Lake-Lathrop corner

By West Cook News | May 19, 2016

The River Forest Development Review Board will hear a presentation on a planned development for the corner of Lake and Lathrop Streets at 7:30 p.m. today in the Community Room of River Forest Village Hall, 400 Park Avenue.

Maywood trustees consider plan for disaster-preparedness awareness program

By West Cook News | May 18, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Maywood Board of Trustees considered a proposal by the Community Emergency Response Team to start an initiative to educate residents on disaster preparedness.

Broadview Library Finance Committee may change travel policy

By West Cook News | May 18, 2016

The Broadview Public Library District Finance Committee will consider travel-policy changes at its next meeting at 6:30 p.m. today at the library.

River Forest Public Library Board to elect officers

By West Cook News | May 17, 2016

The River Forest Public Library Board will elect officers at its annual meeting 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Lindop District No. 92 Board holds closed session to discuss employee

By West Cook News | May 16, 2016

The Lindop School District No. 92 Board of Education held a closed session recently to discuss sensitive personnel matters related to a public employee.

7th Dist. U.S. House GOP hopeful vows to donate big chunk of salary to charity

By Vimbai Chikomo | May 16, 2016

Dr. Jeffrey Leef, a GOP candidate for Illinois’ Seventh District congressional seat, is so determined to make a difference as a public official that he plans to donate a large portion of his salary from Congress to charity if elected.

Proposed Cook County Board resolution calls for hearing on high-court pick

By West Cook News | May 13, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Board of Commissioners proposed a resolution calling on the U.S. Senate to exercise its advise-and-consent duties and hold a hearing on Merrick Garland, President Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court.

Forest Park District 91 Board to consider school-supply funding measure

By West Cook News | May 13, 2016

During its meeting this week, the Forest Park Public Schools District 91 Board was expected to consider a measure to pay for school supplies for district students in need.

Forest Park Public Library Board to consider nonresident borrowing resolution

By West Cook News | May 13, 2016

The Forest Park Public Library Board will consider a nonresident book-borrowing-privileges resolution at its next meeting 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Orrin Thorson Conference Room of the library, 7555 Jackson Blvd.

Lindop School District No. 92 Board sends reps to TECH 2016 in Springfield

By West Cook News | May 12, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lindop School District No. 92 Board approved a measure to send representatives to TECH 2016 in Springfield this week.

Hillside Firefighters' Pension Fund Board elects new officers

By West Cook News | May 12, 2016

The Hillside Firefighters' Pension Fund Board elected new officers at a recent meeting.

County Asset Management Committee considers consultant contract extension

By West Cook News | May 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Board's Asset Management Committee considered a proposal to extend the county's contract with the Gordian Group for another year.

Cook County Labor Committee considers economic package for workers

By West Cook News | May 11, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Cook County Board's Labor Committee discussed a proposed resolution to approve an economic package for county workers and unions that includes wage increases and a health care fee schedule.

Cook County Audit Committee reviews internal Job Order Contracting report

By West Cook News | May 10, 2016

The Cook County Board of Commissioners' Audit Committee met this week to review the Job Order Contracting (JOC) Internal Audit Report.

Cook County Health and Hospitals System Board lays out nomination process

By West Cook News | May 10, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Nominating Committee of the Cook County Health and Hospitals System's (CCHHS) Board of Directors outlined the rules, procedures and deadlines to submit nominations for CCHHS Board openings.

Proviso High Schools District 209 Board to further consider member policy

By West Cook News | May 9, 2016

The Proviso Township High Schools Board held a second reading of the proposed Qualifications, Terms and Duties of Board Officers Policy (No. 2:110) at a special meeting late last week. .