April, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Momence City Council discusses employee benefits

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 8, 2016

The Momence City Council held a regular meeting April 4 to discuss the employment and compensation benefits of certain employees of the public body, in addition to a possible land acquisition.

Bourbonnais Parkway interchange sewer system plans now underway

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 7, 2016

The Village of Bourbonnais recently inked a deal with Tyson Engineering for sewer design supporting a planned interchange at exit 319 off Bourbonnais Parkway, officials said, with a target completion date set for 2018.

Kankakee's planning committee faces flood fallout, river residue at meeting

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 7, 2016

Kankakee County’s Planning, Zoning and Agriculture Committee met Jan. 20 at county offices to review ongoing issues facing residents in the wake of computer glitches, quarry quarrels and recent nearby flooding.

Kankakee County Executive Committee meets, questions property classifications

By Carol Ostrow | Apr 7, 2016

Kankakee County’s Executive Committee met Thursday, Jan. 28, at County headquarters in Kankakee to tend to school and health department matters, veterans assistance, golf course taxes and other property matters, including nature conservancy areas.

How did Lori Gadbois spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Lori Gadbois's election campaign committee, Friends of Lori Gadbois, spent $563 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Jamie Boyd spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Jamie Boyd's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Jamie Boyd, spent $4,844 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Timothy F Bukowski spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Timothy F Bukowski's election campaign committee, Bukowski for Sheriff Committee, spent $294 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Michael G Bossert spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Michael G Bossert's election campaign committee, Friends of Mike Bossert, spent $872 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Nina Epstein spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Nina Epstein's election campaign committee, Nina Epstein for Mayor, spent $324 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Michael D Kramer spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Michael D Kramer's election campaign committee, Citizens for Judge Michael D Kramer, spent $12,134 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Robert Gessner spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Robert Gessner's election campaign committee, Citizens for Gessner, spent $500 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Jim. Rowe spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Jim. Rowe's election campaign committee, Friends of Jim Rowe, spent $1,279 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did KatherineKate Cloonen spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic KatherineKate Cloonen's election campaign committee, Friends of Kate Cloonen, spent $4,695 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Momence introduces GovPay online payment system for water, sewer

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 6, 2016

Momence Mayor Mick Porter announced Monday that the city has officially switched its sewer and water bill pay system over to GovPay.

Manteno Committee of the Whole meets, examines budget draft

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 6, 2016

The Manteno Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 4, at the Leo T. Hassett Community Center to examine an early version of the 2016-17 village budget.

ComEd reduces, waives deposit for new business hookups to spark growth

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 6, 2016

ComEd is hoping that a new policy change favoring businesses will spur growth and interest across northern Illinois.

Kankakee planning board grants variances for new in-home daycare

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 6, 2016

The City of Kankakee planning board met Jan. 26 at the Donald E. Green Public Safety Center.

District 79 Republican candidate Parkhurst hopes to use platform to represent voiceless

By Abena Agyeman-Fisher | Apr 6, 2016

Nearly two months after announcing that she is running for the state House seat in District 79, Kankakee attorney Lindsay Parkhurst recently discussed why her platform embraces becoming the voice for the voiceless.

Expert offers potential solutions in wake of Chicago's credit downgrade

By Abena Agyeman-Fisher | Apr 5, 2016

With the city of Chicago receiving yet another credit rating downgrade on March 28, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Ted Dabrowski recently offered his advice on how the Windy City can rebound.