July, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Lake Forest Zoning Board considers variance requests to build elevator, motor court

By Louie Torres | Jul 26, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Forest Zoning Board of Appeals considered variance requests to build a motor court and an elevator.

Antioch trustees consider proposed upgrade of village phone system

By Louie Torres | Jul 26, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board considered a resolution to authorize an upgrade of the village's phone system.

Lake Bluff trustees consider plan to replace playground equipment at park

By Louie Torres | Jul 26, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Village Board considered a resolution to adopt a site plan that calls for replacing playground equipment and making related improvements to Artesian Park.

Abernathy wants 'truly needy' aided before legislators paid

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 25, 2016

Dawn Abernathy, Republican candidate for the District 59 State House seat, recently agreed with Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger’s assessment of the state’s financial state through a Facebook post.

Amrozowicz laments Democrats' selective reading of state constitution

By Hoang Tran | Jul 25, 2016

Illinois is facing a potential backlog of unpaid bills in the billions by the end of this year -- $10 billion to be exact.

Abernathy: Reckless fiscal behavior threatens state's future

By Hoang Tran | Jul 25, 2016

With a backlog of bills potentially reaching $10 billion by the end of 2016, along with nearly $170 billion in unfunded state pension liabilities, many are worried about Illinois’ financial future.

McConchie targets state's high property taxes as member of task force

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 25, 2016

State Sen. Dan McConchie (R-Dist. 26) recently wondered, via his Facebook feed, why Illinois property taxes are so disproportionately high, underlining the Prairie State’s dubious distinction of scoring dead last of all 50 states nationwide.

Amrozowicz praises legislative effort to remove Mautino from office

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 25, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, the Republican candidate for the District 31 State Senate seat, recently hailed 20 GOP Illinois lawmakers who filed a joint House resolution (HJR) to remove Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino from office amid state and federal probes into campaign spending issues.

Lake County Financial Committee advances Sheriff's Office IT services bid

By Louie Torres | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake County Financial and Administrative Committee agree to recommend the acceptance of a contract bid to provide information-technology services to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office.

Gurnee Emergency Telephone System Board updated on stopgap budget

By Louie Torres | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Emergency Telephone System Board was updated on the recently passed state stopgap budget's provisions.

Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board considers movie theater's sign request

By Louie Torres | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Gurnee Planning and Zoning Board considered Marcus Cinema's request to add a sixth wall sign, as the original special-use permit only allows five.

Round Lake Heights trustees discuss unsuccessful grant application

By Louie Torres | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Heights Village Board discussed the village's unsuccessful application for a Great Urban Park Grant.

Round Lake Police Pension Board to review periodic financial reports

By Louie Torres | Jul 21, 2016

The Round Lake Police Pension Board will review quarterly and fiscal year-end financial reports at its next meeting 4 p.m. today at 741 W. Townline Road.

Round Lake Committee of Whole discusses National Night Out plans

By Louie Torres | Jul 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole discussed local plans for the upcoming National Night Out Tuesday, Aug. 2.

Round Lake trustees consider price quote for wood-chipper repairs

By Louie Torres | Jul 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Village Board considered accepting a price quote from Burris Equipment to repair the Public Works Department's wood chipper.

Grayslake Village Board boosts P-1 liquor-license maximum

By Louie Torres | Jul 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Grayslake Village Board approved a measure to boost the village's maximum number of P-1 liquor licenses.

Amrozowicz pleased with stopgap budget, but wants lasting change

By Hoang Tran | Jul 20, 2016

The Illinois stopgap budget, passed by Gov. Bruce Rauner and Democratic lawmakers in late June, has provided some relief to several state agencies and groups; however, it is also looked upon as a concern to many others.

Grayslake Committee of Whole discusses microbrewery's permit request

By Louie Torres | Jul 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Grayslake Committee of the Whole will discuss Light the Lamp Brewery'sspecial-use permit request to open a microbrewery/restaurant at 2 South Lake St.