September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

1.33 percent of River Forest residents receive food stamps

By West Cook News | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by West Cook News found that 1.33 percent of residents in River Forest were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

4.03 percent of Westchester residents receive food stamps

By West Cook News | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by West Cook News found that 4.03 percent of residents in Westchester were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

14.2 percent of Bellwood residents receive food stamps

By West Cook News | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by West Cook News found that 14.2 percent of residents in Bellwood were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

7.69 percent of Forest Park residents receive food stamps

By West Cook News | Sep 22, 2016

An analysis of data by the West Cook News found that 7.69 percent of people in Forest Park were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Bellwood trustees to consider accepting low bid on pavement-repair project

By West Cook News | Sep 20, 2016

The Bellwood Village Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday in the Village Board Room, 3200 Washington Blvd. to consider whether to accept the lowest contract bid on the 2016 Pavement Patching Program project.

Lyons trustees to consider contract bid for alley-facelift project

By West Cook News | Sep 20, 2016

The Lyons Village Board will meet at 7 p.m. today in the Village Hall Council Chambers, 4200 S. Lawndale Ave. to consider accepting a contract bid on the 2016 Alley Rehabilitation project.

River Forest Finance Committee to review fiscal '16 Draft Financial Report

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2016

The River Forest Finance and Administration Committee will meet at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday in the Village Hall Community Room, 400 Park Ave., to review the fiscal 2016 Draft Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.

River Forest trustees discuss whether alley garages need addresses

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the River Forest Village Board discussed whether homes with garages facing alleys should have their addresses marked on these garages.

River Forest Development Board to continue hearing on planned condo project

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the River Forest Development Review Board will continue a public hearing on a proposed condo project.

Elmwood Park trustees green-light upcoming Tiger Tear 5K race

By West Cook News | Sep 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Elmwood Park Village Board approved a plan to hold the Tiger Tear 5K Sept. 25 on various streets throughout the village.

Leef: History, bad leadership, anger fuel Chicago's explosion of violence

By JoAnn Seltzer | Sep 17, 2016

Major changes need to happen at the state level to reduce violence in Chicago, Dr. Jeffrey Leef, Republican candidate for the 7th District U.S. House seat, said. Democrats have had 100 years to put their plans in place, Leef said.

Baumer calls for an end to most government-worker unions

By JoAnn Seltzer | Sep 17, 2016

While the bitter battle over a stalled union contract continues in Illinois, one candidate says it's time for municipal unions to go.

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Rauner tours manufacturing tech convention in Chicago

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 17, 2016

Touring the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in McCormick Place — America’s largest convention center — in downtown Chicago, Gov. Bruce Rauner visited half a dozen high-profile, Illinois-oriented companies’ exhibits during the week long event.

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By West Cook News | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.