June, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Peru Committee of Whole discusses 13th Street Flood Plain Study results

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Committee of the Whole reviewed and discussed the 13th Street Flood Plain Study results.

Long sees conservative, ‘blue-collar’ candidacy as blueprint for growth

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 22, 2016

Third-generation union worker and three-decade Teamsters member Jerry Long is hitting the road as usual -- not only as a truck driver, but also as a Republican candidate running for the 76th District state House seat.

Peru Planning/Zoning Commission considers resubdivision petition

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Planning/Zoning Commission considered C.I.T. Group's petition for rezoning, special use, variances and resubdivision of Lot 1 in C&H Commercial Subdivision.

La Salle considers options for Rotary Park fishing lake

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the La Salle Public Grounds and Real Estate Committee discussed options for the fishing lake near Rotary Park.

La Salle City Council holds public hearing on Kildare LLC's annexation request

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 21, 2016

At a meeting this week, the La Salle City Council held a public hearing on Kildare LLC's annexation request.

Ottawa City Council to consider stop-sign, Music in the Park contract ordinances

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 21, 2016

The Ottawa City Council will consider resolutions to add a stop sign on Peck Drive and eight Music in the Park contracts at its next meeting 7 p.m. today at City Hall, 301 W. Madison St.

Peru City Council discusses boost in sales tax revenue

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru City Council heard a treasurer's report that sales-tax revenue is up from a year ago.

Peru Public Services Committee updated on code-violation crackdown

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Public Services Committee received an update on the city's crackdown effort against building/zoning code violations.

Bureau County Board raises court security/sheriff fees

By Louie Torres | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Bureau County Board approved a proposal to raise court security/sheriff fees.

Peru Council discusses ag company EMP's plan to build north-side plant

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 20, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru City Council discussed agricultural products maker and distributor EMP's plan to build a facility in North Peru.

Peru Parks and Recreation Board discusses Rec brochure

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Peru Parks and Recreation Board discussed the 2016 Rec brochure and what should be in it.

Oglesby City Council to hear commercial-permit requests

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 17, 2016

The Oglesby City Council will hear and consider solicitor and peddler permit requests at its next meeting 7 p.m. Monday in the Administrative Building, 110 E. Walnut St.

Deer Park trustees hear presentation on Rue Vallee drainage issue

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent special meeting, the Deer Park Board of Trustees heard a presentation on the Rue Vallee drainage study, which included possible solutions.

La Salle City Council hears presentation on expansion plan for high school

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 17, 2016

At a recent meeting, the La Salle City Council heard a presentation on the proposed renovation and expansion of La Salle Peru Township High School.

Dist. 76 GOP candidate says incumbent Skoog 'part of the Madigan Machine'

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 16, 2016

Jerry Long, a Republican candidate running for the District 76 state House seat, recently said his opponent, state Rep. Andy Skoog (D-Dist. 76), walks in lockstep with the “Madigan Machine.”

Wheeling trustees updated on Executive Airport Master Plan

By Wadi Reformado | Jun 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Wheeling Board of Trustees received an update presentation on the Chicago Executive Airport Master Plan.

La Salle City Council approves TIF agreement with county, state

By LocalLabs News Service | Jun 16, 2016

At a recent meeting, the La Salle City Council approved an ordinance to enter into a tax-increment financing (TIF) District Redevelopment Agreement between the city, La Salle County, the state, GHG Holding LLC and the La Salle Downtown Tax Increment Financing District.