June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Lake County Judicial Committee updated on White House/NACo event

By Louie Torres | Jun 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County Law and Judicial Committee heard a presentation on the upcoming White House/National Association of Counties (NACo) Workshop.

Deerfield Community Relations Commission updated on special-needs review

By Louie Torres | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Deerfield Community Relations Commission was updated on the Special Needs Adult Service Review.

Deerfield trustees consider proposal to allow partial village census

By Louie Torres | Jun 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Deerfield Board of Trustees considered a proposal to allow the U.S. Census to perform a partial census in the village.

Amrozowicz: Re-mapping initiative 'vital' to returning Assembly to voters

By Hoang Tran | Jun 21, 2016

Mike Amrozowicz, running for state Senate in District 31, said remaking the legislative map is crucial to bring new blood into the Capitol.

Lake County electronics recycling program gets reprieve

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 21, 2016

Reversing its initial decision to scrap electronics recycling for Lake County residents, SWALCO’s Board of Directors agreed to postpone the program’s termination date in an effort to obtain further funding from surrounding communities.

Blumenthal touts SIU study as reason to elect new Assembly leaders

By Carrie Bradon | Jun 20, 2016

A recent study by the Paul Simon Public Policy Institute at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale blames Illinois' current financial disaster on the state's elected officials, something with which Martin Blumenthal, the Republican candidate for state House District 58, agrees.

Round Lake Committee of Whole advances police chief's defibrillator request

By Louie Torres | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Round Lake Committee of the Whole advanced to the village board's consent agenda a request from the police chief to purchase four defibrillators.

Lake Bluff public hearing held on push to amend Comprehensive Plan

By Louie Torres | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Bluff Plan Commission and Zoning Board held a public hearing on a measure to amend the Village of Lake Bluff Comprehensive Plan concerning the planning details for blocks two and three of the Central Business District.

Antioch trustees vote to establish online social-media policy

By Louie Torres | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Antioch Village Board approved a resolution to establish an online social media policy for all village employees and elected or appointed officials who use the village's social media sites.

Lake Zurich Planning and Zoning Commission resumes rezoning hearings

By Louie Torres | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Lake Zurich Planning and Zoning Commission resumed two public hearings on rezoning requests begun at a previous meeting.

Abernathy: Sente all talk, no action on tax reform

By Hoang Tran | Jun 20, 2016

With the General Assembly in Springfield failing yet again to agree on a reasonable budget, families in Illinois are uneasy.

Report: Mundelein District 75 gets $400.36 per student in federal aid

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 18, 2016

Mundelein Elementary School District 75 received $400.36 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $672,204.44, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.

Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Board gets event updates

By Louie Torres | Jun 18, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake Zurich Park and Recreation Advisory Board received event updates on Movies in the Park, Cruise Nights and the Fishing Derby.

McConchie: SIU study suggests Illinoisans tired of Madigan 'stranglehold' on power

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jun 17, 2016

A recent study revealed that Illinois’ financial crisis arises from “congenital failure” of leadership coupled with voters’ failure to grasp the enormity of the state’s money problems and their demands for accountability from legislators.

McConchie fulfills promise, opts out of legislative pension system

By Matt Smith | Jun 17, 2016

Illinois State Sen. Dan McConchie, R-Dist. 26) said this week that he will no longer be part of the state-legislator retirement system, which is funded with taxpayer money, fulfilling a promise he made before his appointment to the seat.

Lake Bluff Zoning Board considers amending mixed-use development regulations

By Louie Torres | Jun 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake Bluff Plan Commission and Zoning Board of Appeals considered amending the village's zoning regulations on mixed-use developments.

Round Lake Beach Village Board considers bid for concrete work

By Louie Torres | Jun 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Round Lake Beach Village Board considered approving a contract bid with Paul Borg Construction for concrete work.

Lake County Housing Commission holds hearing on 2015 CAPER report

By Louie Torres | Jun 17, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake County Housing and Community Development Commission held a public hearing on the 2015 Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER).

Report: CHSD 128 gets $106.27 per student in federal aid

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2016

Community High School District (CHSD) 128 received $106.27 per student from the federal government in 2015, or approximately $353,364.37, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) said.