September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Oak Park and River Forest High School Committee of Whole unveils budget

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Oak Park and River Forest High School Committee of the Whole unveiled the 2016-17 budget.

Indiana officials beckon Chicago commuters

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2016

Indiana officials are working hard to get Chicago workers to consider that move to the so-called "affordable shore," an effort that's the topic of a news feature published recently in the Chicago Tribune.

Proviso High Schools District 209 Board discusses fiscal 2018 budget calendar

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Proviso Township High Schools District 209 Board discussed the budget calendar for fiscal 2018.

Maywood License Committee discusses bids for Bataan Monument project

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Maywood Legal, License and Ordinance Committee discussed incoming contract bids for the Maywood Park-Bataan Memorial Fence and Monument project.

Illinois DCFS Advisory Council works on upcoming report to Assembly

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services' (DCFS) Advisory Council worked on its upcoming report to the General Assembly in March 2017.

Maywood Village Board discusses litigation, planned property sale

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Maywood Village Board held a closed session to discuss pending litigation and the planned sale of village-owned real estate.

Hillside School District 93 Board holds hearing on 2016-17 budget

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Hillside School District 93 Board held a public hearing on the 2016-17 budget.

Oak Park and River Forest High School Board discusses personnel matters

By West Cook News | Sep 15, 2016

At a special meeting this week, the Oak Park and River Forest High School Board met in closed session to discuss sensitive personnel matters.

Baumer demands that state honor its pension promises

By JoAnn Seltzer | Sep 15, 2016

Spending is out of control in Illinois, Katy Dolan Baumer, Republican candidate for the 44th District state House seat, told West Cook News.

Maywood to hold heavy-trash pickup days this fall

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 15, 2016

The Village of Maywood and Republic Services are helping homeowners discard large trash items.

Forest Park Electoral Board discusses pending cases

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 14, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Forest Park Electoral Board discussed pending cases.

Westchester Village Board discusses personnel issues, litigation

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 14, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Westchester Village Board held a closed session to discuss sensitive personnel issues and pending litigation.

Cook County Business Committee considers amending tax-incentive ordinance

By West Cook News | Sep 14, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Cook County Business and Economic Development Committee considered amending the county's tax-incentive ordinance.

Cook County Forest Preserves' remodeled Cummings Square Campus unveiled

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 14, 2016

A ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opened the remodeled Cummings Square Campus, part of the Forest Preserves of Cook County's headquarters.

Cook County Trauma Unit, first of its kind in U.S., celebrates 50th year

By Ruth de Jauregui | Sep 14, 2016

Cook County recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Cook County Trauma Unit at John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital.

Westchester Committee of Whole to discuss fire lieutenant promotion list

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 13, 2016

The Westchester Committee of the Whole will discuss the fire lieutenant promotion list at its next meeting 7 p.m. today.

Broadview Library Board to discuss sensitive personnel matters

By West Cook News | Sep 13, 2016

The Broadview Public Library District Board of Trustees will hold a closed session to discuss sensitive personnel matters at its next meeting at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13.