Press Releases/Announcements from local sources
Rep
Hastert"Now, House Republicans are ready to roll up their sleeves and do some hard work on Social Security."
"The sessions also will include a panel of experts, with discussion topics to include: finding federal funding opportunities electronically; writing a winning grant proposal; learning what reviewers look for; and understanding types of federal funding."
GovernorBlagojevich
“We’re thrilled that Sara Lee has decided to locate its new corporate headquarters that will bring up to 400 new jobs to Northeast Illinois."
City
of West ChicagoRep
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"... I propose that the House return to the ethics rules under which we operated in the last Congress, leaving the unfairness inherent in the old system in place."
"The last time I checked, partisan games and rhetoric won’t save Social Security and it won’t secure the future for our children and grandchildren.”
West
Chicago Police Dept.Chicago
Sun Times"Republicans leaving their weekly meeting in the Capitol basement Wednesday morning generally praised Hastert for pivoting on the issue. DeLay seemed annoyed at the crowd of reporters. ''You guys better get out of my way,'' he said. ''Where's our security?''"
"One of the primary needs for many of the families the WDCRC serves is coats for their children. The WDCRC will be identifying those families in need and providing them with new or gently used coats."
City
of West Chicago
Elementary summer school, middle school honor rolls, and see-sawing...
Copley
News Service"I think we will save Social Security from privatization this year," Obama predicted before the sold-out National Press Club audience in a speech televised by C-SPAN. "And in doing so, we will affirm our belief that we are all connected as one people - ready to share life's risks and rewards for the benefit of each and the good of all."
Chicago
Sun Times"I am proud to stand here as a Franklin Delano Roosevelt Democrat,''
GovernorBlagojevich
RIA is a one-of-a kind research facility that has consistently been a top priority for the U.S. Department of Energy, and we need to make sure this project becomes a reality. Efforts like these are critical to helping us do so,”
- Nothing on rolling back to last year's rules.
- Nothing on re-hiring the non-partisan staff fired after last years rulings against Tom Delay.
- Nothing about replacing the three Republican Reps kicked off for voting against Tom Delay.
New
York TimesDenny, when are you going to cut this anchor free and let him sink into the slime that he arose from?
"The Board of Education met last night and, amid a lot of other business, approved increasing student fees for next year."
Lemon
- WegoWeb
West
ChicagoHigh School
Wheaton
Academy"This year’s Commencement speaker is Mr. Scott M. Finch, Director of Choral Activities at the Academy."
GovernorBlagojevich
"With the help of the New Hires initiative, the state is on track to collect the most child support ever in 2005."
"We are scheduled to have as our speaker a resident of West Chicago, the Honorable Bob Thomas, Chief Judge Elect of the Illinois Supreme Court. "
"Although Illinois provided $7.5 billion from bond sales to its pension systems in 2003, Gov. Rod Blagojevich has proposed changes including a later retirement age for new hires and shrinking annual cost-of-living adjustments.
"The other plaintiffs are nine school districts in Michigan, Vermont and Bush's home state of Texas, plus 10 NEA chapters in those states and Connecticut, Illinois, Indiana, New Hampshire, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah. The NEA is paying for the lawsuit"
GovernorBlagojevich
"Gov. Rod Blagojevich requested today that Attorney General Lisa Madigan advise as to whether Illinois National Guard facilities can be closed or relocated during the upcoming round of base closures"
ChicagoSun Times
"The clash of opinions came as Roskam announced he is "formally exploring" jumping into the race to succeed Republican Rep. Henry Hyde."
Rep
HastertWill Speaker Hastert soon Follow?
“Our nation is too dependent on a fickle foreign oil market that’s being stretched to the limit by global demands. The evidence can be seen at gas stations across the United States."
Sen Peter Roskam"A push to keep Illinois’ military bases open, ongoing efforts for greater disclosure of state contracts, and a visit by the President at the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum were among the activities in the Capital City during the week of April 18-22"
City
of West Chicago- We Grow Dreams opens Saturday
- Immigration and citizenship information
"Friday spring blizzard...of news, that is..."
SenatorDick Durbin
"Existing no-whistle excusals will stand, and railroads will remain free to sound the horn where they elect to do so (as is the case today).”
“Today is Earth Day, an opportunity for all Americans to rededicate themselves to protecting our nation’s precious lands,”
West
Chicago Police Dept."Subject was following a 16-year-old female throughout a local neighborhood for several minutes. Same subject was reported to be hanging out near a local grade school."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"West Chicago Community High School represented Illinois and finished 5th place in the nation at the the 2005 National LifeSmarts Competition."
"Congratulations to our State Champions, Alyssa Claude & Megan Andracki for their 1st place finish in Emerging Business Issues."
City
of West Chicago
Nick Dzierzanowski"Thanks to all the voters who expressed their confidence in me when voting on April 5."
Rep
Hastert"House Speaker Dennis Hastert came to a different conclusion in recent days, reimbursing Abramoff for a political event two years after the fact. One of Hastert's political committees had used a restaurant partly owned by the lobbyist, and the Hastert committee decided recently to reimburse for the use."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"... the Board will receive updates from the Facilities Committee and the McAuley School preservation efforts. The Board will also begin discussion of a Code of Conduct specific for District 33's Board."
City
of West Chicago"The owner of the vehicle involved in the illegal activity will be liable for an administrative cost, which can total over five hundred dollars in addition to towing and storage fees."
Ladies
Auxiliary"Elections were held at the April 11, 2005, meeting with the following being elected for the upcoming year."
"Has the Internet become the devil's workshop?" said Dick Durbin of Illinois, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat. "Is it some infernal machine now that needs to be avoided by all right-thinking Americans? What is Mr. DeLay trying to say, as he is stretching to lash out at judges who happen to disagree with his political point of view."
"Monsanto Co. said Wednesday it has been subpoenaed by Illinois' attorney general for information on the pricing and licensing of the agricultural biotechnology company's genetically modified seeds."
"The stain is likely the result of salt run-off, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation. The agency does not plan to scrub it off the wall."
Rep
Hastert"Since the 109th Congress began, House Republicans have worked across the aisle and welcomed the support of rank-and-file Democrats."
The time will come for the men responsible for this to answer for their behavior,"
West
ChicagoHigh School
"Prosek's will donate ten percent of purchases made between April 27 and May 4 to the Wildcat Booster Club when the purchaser presents a Wildcat Booster coupon. "
SenatorDick Durbin
“President Bush is looking the other way while consumers in Illinois are paying the price for the Administration’s inaction."
Sen.
Obama"This proposal would encourage the use of more ethanol, provide motorists who drive Flexible Fuel Vehicles with a cheaper gas, and help reduce our nation's dependence on foreign oil."
Rep
Hastert“I salute my friend Henry Hyde for more than 30 years of public service. He has served our nation with integrity, dignity and honor."
GovernorBlagojevich
"The permanent rule, like the emergency rule filed on April 1, requires drug stores that stock and dispense contraceptives to fill birth control prescriptions without delay."
Sen.
Obama"Recently, I learned that some of our most severely wounded soldiers are being forced to pay for their own meals and their own phone calls while being treated in medical hospitals."
GovernorBlagojevich
"Governor Rod R. Blagojevich joined religious leaders from the Springfield community for ‘A House United’ Interfaith Service to celebrate the dedication of the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum on Sunday, April 17, 2005."
Hearald
Today(Manatee, Bradenton, Sarasota)
"While Blum said he has been deluged for weeks by questions surrounding Abramoff and DeLay, he declared Friday: 'This is the first question I've had about Hastert.'"
GovernorBlagojevich
Rep
Hastert"Our nation operates under an archaic and over-encumbered tax code. Americans pay $250 billion every year just to fill out their forms. We need to make the tax code simple and fair."
City
of West ChicagoWest
ChicagoHigh School
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City
of West ChicagoSen Peter Roskam"The study, based upon figures released by the U.S. Department of Labor, shows Illinois has ranked 49th in the nation in terms of job growth and economic recovery since the national turnaround in 2003."
"The Board of Education tonight approved a new three-year contract with the St. Charles Education Association, which represents all of the district’s teachers and other certificated staff. "
West
ChicagoHigh School
WEST CHICAGO MARCH STUDENT OF THE MONTH
SenatorDick Durbin
Sen.
ObamaRep
Hastert"“I’ve called it a cancer – because it’s slowly destroying family farms and businesses across the nation."
GovernorBlagojevich
lawsuit Filed by Pat Robertson
"We will vigorously defend a woman’s right to get her prescription for
birth control filled without delay, without hassle and without a lecture."
"Under the proposal unveiled by the Governors Ethanol Coalition (GEC), 5 percent of America’s transportation fuel would come from ethanol by 2010 through a law known as a National Renewable Fuels Security Standard."
Board of Education meeting synopsis, special meeting and community message...
City
of West Chicago“Murders targeting judges in Illinois and Georgia have shown that we need to do more to keep judges safe in their homes and in our courtrooms,”
GovernorBlagojevich
"In an effort to raise awareness and address health disparities among minorities, Gov. Rod Blagojevich proclaimed April as Minority Health Month."
"Governor Blagojevich today announced new legislation that would mandate Internet based phone providers or Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) providers to offer 911 emergency services to their customers by September 2005 or face steep fines."
City
of West Chicago"This year's event will include a plant sale, Master Gardener advisory program, craft show, children's activities, a community flower-planting project and a 5K run."
Sen Peter Roskam"The new act specifically addresses the manufacturers of methamphetamine, who frequently adjust the production tactics to avoid detection, arrest, and prosecution—often in ways that pose new dangers for children, law enforcement authorities, and other Illinois residents."
Plans are moving right along and it is time for groups wanting to be in the parade to get their applications turned in.
City
of West ChicagoTurner
School PTO"I would like to make you aware of an outstading accomplishment made by our sixth grade community problem solvers team."
"The ISBE would pay $153,684.00 for grades K-6 and if the Board approves the 7th grade proposal, the 7th grade cost to the District would be $21,525.68."
Don
EarleyTreasurer
West Chicago, IL
"I wish to thank all the voters who exercised their right to vote on April 5th."
Sen Peter Roskam"... there is no question that the sincere efforts of the members of the Senate Judiciary Committee were moving in the right direction,”
ElementaryDistrict 33
"The above review of action taken by the Board of Education at their regular meeting is provided in an attempt to keep you informed."
City
of West ChicagoChicago
Sun-Times"It indicates a general lack of regard for our veterans when they have to continually wait or are unable to get claims processed or discover that their disability benefits are lower than other states."
Rep
Hastert"Speaker Hastert was admitted to Bethesda Naval Hospital this morning to undergo a routine procedure to remove kidney stones. He is expected to make a quick recovery..."
GovernorBlagojevich
Lemon
- WegoWebDuPage County 2005 Consolidated Election
Lemon
- WegoWeb
Forest
TrailsHomeOwner's
Association
APRIL 6, 7:00 PM at WHEATON ACADEMY
"Veteran Haines Middle School teacher Ellen Brosnahan is a finalist for the National Teachers Hall of Fame."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"This project will provide a practical 'real world' learning experience for the students."
Rep
Hastert“Pope John Paul II was a healer and a beacon of light around the world advocating for the poor, the oppressed and the unborn."
"House Speaker Dennis Hastert (R-IL) announced the hiring of two new staffers in his Washington, D.C. press office and the promotion of another."
GovernorBlagojevich
"Gov. Rod Blagojevich today launched a new effort to boost recycling in the James R. Thompson Center and the Michael A. Bilandic buildings, the state’s main office buildings in downtown Chicago. This 6-month pilot program aims to develop a cost-savings model for improved recycling in state facilities across Illinois."
Washington
Post"Politically, we probably need to get something done by next spring, a year from now," he said. "You can't carry it right up to an election. That's just political dynamite."
GovernorBlagojevich
"Responding to recent complaints filed against a licensed Illinois pharmacy that refused to dispense prescription contraceptives, Gov. Rod Blagojevich today filed an emergency rule that clarifies pharmacies in Illinois that sell contraceptives must accept and fill prescriptions for contraceptives without delay."
Washington
Post"We are hopeful that governors across the country will follow his lead,"
Sen.
Obama"Pope John Paul II was a source of strength and a beacon of faith to millions who heeded his call to fill our world and our lives with more kindness and more justice."
"Everywhere I go, I hear the same story: we work hard, we pay our bills, we put away savings, but we just don't know if it's going to be enough when that tuition bill comes in the mail."
"Illinois will receive $1.172 billion annually under this bill, or $245 million more per year than what it received in the last transportation bill."
"Yes, modernity and wireless digital communication have come to Hurley to ease the hustle and bustle of the modern semi-metropolitic commuter."
West
Chicago Police Dept.
PoliceNews
Alert
Suspicious person:
"Victim entered Walgreens and was approached by a male Hispanic dressed in a
brown uniform, similar to that of a U.P.S. employee. The subject was holding
a radio shack catalog and asked victim if she was interested in purchasing a
computer from Radio Shack at a discounted price."
"This year we are offering discounted rates for seniors that want to attend."
City
of West Chicago
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