September, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Highwood City Council hears ComEd Smart Meter presentation

By Louie Torres | Sep 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Highwood City Council heard a ComEd presentation on its Smart Meter Program.

Libertyville Appearance Commission considers building-upgrade permit requests

By Lhalie Castillo | Sep 29, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Libertyville Appearance Review Commission considered several requests for new building facades and other upgrades.

0.35 percent of Great Lakes residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

An analysis of data by the Lake County Gazette found 0.35 percent of residents in Great Lakes were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

2.73 percent of Lake Villa residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2016

An analysis of data by the Lake County Gazette found 2.73 percent of people in Lake Villa were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Lake Bluff Finance Committee discusses property-tax levy

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Lake Bluff Finance Committee discussed the 2016 property-tax levy.

Mundelein Development Committee considers variance requests

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Mundelein Community and Economic Development Committee considered variance requests.

Highwood Appearance Committee to consider variance requests

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

The Highwood Appearance Review Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today at Highwood City Hall, 17 Highwood Ave., to consider several variance requests.

Libertyville Zoning Board approves last meeting's minutes

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Libertyville Zoning Board of Appeals approved minutes from the previous meeting.

Libertyville trustees to pick contract bid for sewer-rehab program

By Louie Torres | Sep 27, 2016

The Libertyville Board of Trustees will meet at 8 p.m. today in the Village Hall Board Room to select a contract bid for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Program, among other agenda items.

4.58 percent of Antioch residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

An analysis of data by the Lake County Gazette found 4.58 percent of residents in Antioch were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

11.88 percent of Zion residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

An analysis of data by the Lake County Gazette found 11.88 percent of residents in Zion were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Blumenthal sides with Rauner on labor showdown with AFSCME

By Carol Ostrow | Sep 27, 2016

Martin Blumenthal, the Republican candidate for the District 58 state House seat, recently expressed his views on the labor battle between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Moraine offers low-cost transportation service for seniors, disabled

By JoAnna Brown | Sep 27, 2016

Moraine Township seniors and disabled residents are the only residents who qualify for the Moraine Township Door-to-Door Transportation program.

0.88 percent of Lake Bluff residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

An analysis of data by the Lake County Gazette found 0.88 percent of people in Lake Bluff were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

3.67 percent of Highwood residents receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2016

An analysis of data by the Lake County Gazette found 3.67 percent of residents in Highwood were receiving food stamps as of April 30.

Blumenthal: State can't afford union's demands, current pension system

By Hoang Tran | Sep 26, 2016

Talks between the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and Gov. Bruce Rauner over contract renewals have reached what Administrative Law Judge Sarah Kerley has called a partial impasse.

Amrozowicz sees hope in Illinois

By Hoang Tran | Sep 26, 2016

Independent mapping was dealt another blow earlier this month as the Illinois Supreme Court rejected a hearing for reconsideration to add the amendment to the November ballot. Mike Amrozowicz, Republican candidate for state Senate in District 31, said that he believes that while the appeal was a long shot, the decision by the court was nonetheless discouraging.