March, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Barrington Committee of the Whole reviews purchase order for three vehicles

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 6, 2017

Barrington Committee of the Whole reviews purchase order for three vehicles at a recent meeting.

Barrington Board of Trustees votes on land purchase for temporary construction easement

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 6, 2017

Barrington Board of Trustees votes on land purchase for temporary construction easement at its meeting earlier this week.

Stone pledges to roll back spending if elected West Deerfield Supervisor

By Cheyenne Dickerson | Mar 6, 2017

Louis Stone, a 10-year resident of West Deerfield Township and candidate for trustee, vows if elected, he will re-invest funds back into the community and its citizens, provide transparency, and better use township services.

Vernon Hills program promotes leadership, learning

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 5, 2017

Shona Moeller is all about building character and keeping the universe at peace.

Mundelein's Parola caps big season with big honor

By Darren Yuvan | Mar 5, 2017

If Todd Parola thought the baseball season couldn't get any better, he was wrong. After leading the Mundelein Mustangs to their best finish in school history, Parola was named 4A Coach of the Year by the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association.

Vince & Peggy Sparrow donates $250 to Lake Forest Caucus

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 3, 2017

Vince & Peggy Sparrow, (1249 Inverleith, Lake Forest), donated $250 to Lake Forest's Lake Forest Caucus on Feb. 3, 2016.

Gerald Bockwinkel donates $2,500 to Citizens for Alderman Reilly

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 3, 2017

Gerald Bockwinkel, (1520 Daybreak Drive, Libertyville), donated $2,500 to Chicago's Citizens for Alderman Reilly on Jan. 22, 2016.

Hainesville Committee of the Whole hears reports on finance, administration and public safety

By Louie Torres | Mar 2, 2017

Hainesville Committee of the Whole hears reports on finance, administration and public safety at a recent meeting.

Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation discusses 15th anniversary celebration with Puerto Vallarta

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 2, 2017

Highland Park Sister Cities Foundation discusses 15th anniversary celebration with Puerto Vallarta at its meeting on Monday.

Highwood Appearance Review Committee reviews proposed signs for two businesses

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 2, 2017

Highwood Appearance Review Committee reviews proposed signs for two businesses at its meeting earlier this week.

William D. Smithburg donates $1,000 to David McSweeney for State Representative

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

William D. Smithburg, (676 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago), donated $1,000 to Barrington's David McSweeney for State Representative on Nov. 5, 2016.

Howard Simpson donates $5,000 to Citizens to Elect Aaron Lawlor

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 2, 2017

Howard Simpson, (271-0 Market Square, Lake Forest), donated $5,000 to Vernon Hills's Citizens to Elect Aaron Lawlor on Nov. 3, 2016.

Mettawa Board of Trustees discusses maintenance and capital improvement items for 2017-18 budget

By Louie Torres | Mar 1, 2017

Mettawa Board of Trustees discusses maintenance and capital improvement items for 2017-18 budget at its meeting last week.

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Barrington Architectural Review Commission to consider final details for restaurant construction

By Wadi Reformado | Mar 1, 2017

Barrington Architectural Review Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Fire Commission to review personnel status report

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 1, 2017

Algonquin-Lake In The Hills Fire Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 2.

Highland Park Housing Commission to discuss update on property tax exemption

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 1, 2017

Highland Park Housing Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 1.

Rauner offers proposals to end state's long-running budget impasse

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 1, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Former state school employee Lindel paid in $16K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $214K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 1, 2017

Former state school employee Lisa Lindel, who retired in February 2017, saved $16,460 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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