Press Releases/Announcements from local sources
Cable
ComChannel 17
"Spring has sprung! Watch more Spring concerts this week on Channel 17. Catch a new episode of the Derek & Rob X-Perience playing Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Also, don't miss a rebroadcast of one of CableCom's most popular series from a few years ago, Food, Fun & Whatever."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"The Adult Education Program at West Chicago Community High School is offering free ESL (English as a Second Language) as well as Citizenship and GED classes."
Small
Gary School fire illuminates bigger problem"West Chicago firefighters received a report of a bathroom fire at Gary School, 130 E. Forest Ave., April 16, Deputy Chief Robert Hodge said. When crews arrived just minutes later, they were startled to find students sitting quietly at their desks with no sign of an evacuation in progress."
Sen.
Obama"Barack Obama is a man of grace. With his eloquent language and compelling life story, he has crafted two best-selling books and can deliver campaign rhetoric with deftness. At town-hall meetings, he looks pensive as he carefully answers voters' questions, like the law lecturer he used to be"
"More than 2,000 party activists frequently rose to their feet in cheers as Obama, who has served just two years in the U.S. Senate, talked about his desire to end the war in Iraq and usher in a new political era in Washington."
Rep
Hastert"This year, CHLI presents its CHLI Leadership in Public Service Award to former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives J. Dennis Hastert and the CHLI Leadership in International Relations Award to IMF Managing Director Rodrigo de Rato."
"Illinois Rep. Dennis Hastert, the former House Speaker, and Republican Minority Leader John Boehner of Ohio haven't received any donations from AT&T for their re-election efforts, even though both Republicans have been reliable supporters of the company's legislative efforts."
GovernorBlagojevich
“We have a responsibility to do everything possible to ensure the safety of all students, from elementary and secondary schools to colleges and universities,”
Rep.Randy Ramey
Ramey
Passes Bill to Extend Life of West Chicago TIF District"A bill sponsored by State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream) will allow the City of West Chicago to extend the life of its Tax Increment Financing District—a move that will spur additional economic development projects in the city."
Good
day, good deeds"Volunteers visited every school in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 and Queen Bee School District 16, as well as agencies including World Relief, Wheaton Youth Outreach and Family Shelter Service."
"Marchers -- from Muslims angry about FBI interrogations, to teens ditching school, to illegal immigrants recently fired from a West Chicago plastic cup factory -- will head along Washington Boulevard to Daley Plaza, where the rally is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m."
Sen
Durbin"The bill, titled the Campus Law Enforcement Emergency Response Act of 2007, authorizes the department of education to give grants to colleges and universities to beef-up safety measures. Five million dollars would be provided for the first year of operation and it would be allocated to schools nationwide."
Attorney
General Awards"In September, Coughlin was honored for his work on fraud and white collar crime. By the following April, he was out because of his alleged connections to the one of the largest white collar crime investigations in DOJ's history. Only in the Gonzales Justice Department."
West Chicago may see its biggest kindergarten class ever“We’re trying to think about what happened six years ago that might have caused this,” district spokeswoman Becky Koltz said. “Or, it might just be that we did a better job advertising and people are showing up now to register.”
"In an effort to help clean the environment and celebrate Earth Day, volunteers spent two hours cleaning up downtown. The event was sponsored and organized by U’SAgain LLC, a textile recycling company at 1600 Downs Drive, West Chicago."
Sen.
Obama""I just came because I do not know much about him, but am interested to hear what he has to say," said Molly Ogle. The senator felt this was the best way for voters to better understand him. The day started with a $1,000 plate private luncheon where he met with 100 people already committing their vote. It continued with a visit to a downtown law office with friend and supporter David Pearlman."
"Republicans including Jerry Lewis of California, who is the top House GOP appropriator, and former Speaker J. Dennis Hastert complained that Democrats have already have gone too far by packing so much into the war supplemental spending bill. “If you start to move everything on appropriations, you break down the institution,” said Hastert, R-Ill."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"The Aquatics Program, at Community High School in West Chicago, is announcing their 2007 summer swim offerings. We will be hosting swim lessons, diving lessons, and adult lap swimming programs at the District #94 pool."
Maura Bridges, Counseling Dept Chair at West Chicgo HS lists three opportunities for summer study.
City
ofWest Chicago
The regularly scheduled meeting of the West Chicago Planning Commission Zoning Board of Appeals scheduled for May 1, 2007 has been canceled. The next scheduled meeting is for May 15th.
"Each year, selected persons involved in government (Illinois Governmental Ethics Act, 5 ILCS 420 / 4A-101) are required to file Statements of Economic Interest with the DuPage County Clerk's Office. Earlier this year, these statements were mailed to the selected City of West Chicago Officials informing them of their obligation to file. The deadline is Tuesday, May 1, 2007."
W.
Chicago playground to serve as a memorial"Center staff has taken the lead in the project since the preschool just opened in September and still doesn’t have a parent-teacher organization. They’ve settled on a location and, recently, the district won a $5,000 private grant to build the park."
"Dick Youngwith will mark his triumph over cancer May 11 by stepping off from West Chicago’s Community High School to lead the annual Relay For Life."
Longtime
park employees to bid farewell"The Park District staff is going to feel the loss of the Thomas and Krauch as well. “They are almost like parental figures for us here, very inspirational. Whatever happens and wherever they go I do hope all of our paths meet again. We'll miss them dearly,” said Park District employee Anna Rosalez."
Barbara
Brown-Taylor Offers some ThoughtsBy kendall
"The decision of the Church of the Resurrection in West Chicago to disassociate from the diocese was a respectful one, said David Skidmore, diocese canon for communications."
Sen
Durbin"Yesterday, Senator Durbin chaired a Senate hearing on child soldiers, where he used a video produced by HRW (featuring the acclaimed author of A Long Way Gone, Ishmael Beah) to make a compelling case for the bill. Of 10 governments worldwide implicated in the recruitment or use of child soldiers, 9 currently receive US military assistance."
Sen.
Obama
Poll:
Obama won debate - SurveyUSA"U.S. Senator Barack Obama emerged a clear winner in tonight's debate among 8 Democratic candidates for President of the United States, according to a SurveyUSA poll of 403 South Carolina debate watchers."
"I wish to thank all those folks who went out and voted. I especially want to thank my neighbors and friends who cast their ballots for me. Many people helped me in my campaign and I want to particularly thank all those who walked their neighborhoods campaigning for me."
West
ChicagoHigh School
MARY
ELLEN DANEELS, TO TEACH IN ANGOLA"In their continued support of this effort, the West Chicago VFW is sponsoring Ms. Daneels to go to Africa. For the past several years Ms. Daneels has been the school liaison to the VFW."
The April 20th article had a few typos. These have now been corrected. I apologize.
Rep.Randy Ramey
"Illinois Route 25 will be the focus of several road improvements in 2008 with many more projects slated to occur in the 55th District for the next five years, announced State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream)."
"Here is a nice article from this week's issue of the Chicago Daily Herald about a long time DuPage Airport tenant, Aerial Images Photography of Illinois."
Proposed
tax way to save farmland"The tax would be capped at 0.05 percent of the county’s equalized assessed valuation... State reps. Randy Ramey, a West Chicago Republican, and Linda Chapa LaVia, an Aurora Democrat, sponsored the legislation. It was introduced last month."
Four
plead guilty to selling counterfeit Rockwell software"Eric Neil Barber of Manila, Ark.; Phillip Buchanan of Hampton, Ga.; Wendell Jay Davis of Las Vegas; and Craig J. Svetska, of West Chicago, Ill., entered the pleas before U.S. District Judge J.P. Stadtmueller, U.S. attorney Steven M. Biskupic said in a news release."
Sen
Durbin"Schools must develop and test procedures for responding to large-scale threats and dangerous incidents on their campuses."
GAO
RELEASES DURBIN REPORT ON CARBON FOOTPRINT"The GAO determined that in fiscal year 2006, carbon emissions from legislative branch operations was 316,00 metric tons, an amount equal to that of over 57,000 cars, marking a nearly 4 percent increase from the average emissions levels from 1998 - 2001."
"Today, we sent the President a bill that gives him a chance to answer the prayers of American warriors, fathers, mothers, wives and husbands by changing the course of this war and bringing our soldiers home in a responsible way."
Sen.
Obama“We are one signature away from ending the Iraq War. President Bush must listen to the will of the American people and sign this bill so that our troops can come home.”
Rep
HastertHispanics
becoming electoral force in South, Midwest - Politico -
Washington,DC"He [Dennis Hastert] has represented the 14th District since 1987, and President Bush carried it by 11 points in 2004. But the Hispanic population there is 22 percent, making up 10.7 percent of the eligible vote, the largest of all Illinois districts outside Chicago."
GovernorBlagojevich
Merle
Berle- Earth Day
- Illinois Prairie Path Clean Up
- Arbor Day
- Early Learning Center Bowling
- Booster Club's annual Plant Sale
- And many other events and activities.
West
ChicagoHigh School
"On Saturday, May 5th, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., the First Annual Kermes, Fun Fair, Festival will be held in Commons at Community High School."
"The burgeoning West Chicago movement began March 16 when fired workers besieged the WinCup Holdings Inc. plant in West Chicago. Two weeks before, the Georgia-based manufacturer had dismissed more than 100 workers, all Latinos, from the factory."
"Marjorie R. "Marje" Locke, age 89, of Wheaton, formerly West Chicago and Glen Ellyn, died Monday, April 23, 2007, beloved wife of the late Judge Philip F. Locke; loving mother of Philip F. Locke Jr. and the late Jan Locke; cherished grandmother of Philip F. III, Brenley (Marc) Elias, Jessica (Chris) Monlux and Jamie Locke; and great-grandchildren, Grayson and Lauren Elias."
Sen
Durbin"Judge Kapala is an outstanding public servant in the Rockford community. He has a reputation for fairness and is an excellent choice for the U.S. district court. I was happy to join my colleagues in submitting his name to the President to fill this important vacancy and look forward to guiding his nomination on the Senate floor."
Illionois
Senators
"On the heels of reports that the housing market experienced its worst sales-month in 18 years and foreclosures are up 47% compared to last year, Senators Barack Obama (D-IL) and Dick Durbin (D-IL) today reintroduced the STOP FRAUD Act, legislation that combats mortgage fraud and abuse."
Sen.
Obama“Through mentoring and expanded summer education programs, we can guarantee that all students and professionals have the opportunity to lead America to its next big breakthrough.”
"As the number of foreclosures skyrockets and the housing market becomes more vulnerable, we must establish stiff penalties to deter fraud and protect consumers against abusive lending practices,"
“America cannot meet the threats of this century alone, but the world cannot meet them without America,” Mr. Obama said. “We must neither retreat from the world nor try to bully it into submission — we must lead the world, by deed and example.”
Rep
Hastert"I have always believed good energy policy is good environmental policy; and that the reverse is also true, good environmental policy should be good energy policy. Increasing the use of alternative transportation fuels accomplishes just that; it provides our Nation with greater energy independence while, at the same time, offering a positive environmental impact."
"Rep. Dennis Hastert (R-Ill.), the former Speaker, also drew scrutiny when he turned a $2 million profit in 2005 from selling land just five and a half miles from a highway project for which he had secured an earmark."
Rep Peter Roskam
"It is true that our mission in Iraq has shifted. We were successful in removing the evil regime of Saddam Hussein. That was our primary objective. Now we are faced with a new mission and a new objective – ensuring a safe, secure, self-governing Iraq."
GovernorBlagojevich
“These bright and talented students dug into Illinois history and produced thoughtful and insightful essays,” said Gov. Blagojevich. “Their work will give other Illinois students a better appreciation of our state’s rich heritage.”
"These investments would be made possible through the Governor’s Tax Fairness Plan that will usher in a sweeping transformation of the state’s tax system that would shift the tax burden away from individuals, who have been carrying an increasing share of the burden over the past thirty years, to large businesses, which have paid little to no income tax."
WayneWoodward
"I would like to thank all of our friends who supported me in the Mayoral election on the 17th. Your confidence means so much to me. My only regret is that I am unable to serve you and all of our citizens. I hope to have that chance again in the future." - Wayne Woodward
West
ChicagoHigh School
"The world premiere of the independent film "Lost Along The Way" will debut on Saturday, May 5th, 7:00 p.m., in the Weyrauch Auditorium at Community High School in West Chicago. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Sharon Bokker Scholarship Fund at District #94."
WC City Museum
"On Thursday, April 26 at 7 pm., the West Chicago City Museum presents Dr. Bridget K. O'Rourke and a program about Hull House and its service to immigrants... The public is invited to attend this free program at the Museum, 132 Main Street in West Chicago. For more information, please call (630) 231-3376 or email museum@westchicago.org."
"Adding to the most comprehensive aviation and business services in the entire region, DuPage Airport welcomes new maintenance provider Travel Express Aviation Maintenance (TEAM) ."
W.
Chicago embarks on beautifying efforts“I didn’t move here to be in a cement city,” Kwasman said. “We need to be able to get to places within the community without cars, and we need to beautify the city.”
Sen
Durbin"Durbin, Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Human Rights and the Law, convened the hearing, entitled "Casualties of War: Child Soldiers and the Law," to address the persistent use of child soldiers, a practice widely acknowledged as a war crime. The hearing will focus on gaps in U.S. law that make it more difficult to hold accountable individuals and governments that recruit or use child soldiers."
HIGH
SPEED INTERNET ACCESS IN RURAL AREAS"Our homes and businesses need affordable access to high speed internet connections, in the same way our homes and businesses need traditional utility services," said Durbin. "Yet, for too many people living in small communities today, broadband access is still not a reality."
"Senator Richard Durbin announced his support for U.S. sugar policy reform and its inclusion in the 2007 Farm Bill. The International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) and more than 75 other organizations and companies joined the senator's call for reform and issued a statement asking Congress to revise the current sugar program."
Sen.
Obama"America lost a leader and a dear friend today. We'll remember Juanita Millender-McDonald as a trailblazer for women and African Americans and a tireless advocate for social justice. My thoughts and prayers are with her husband, James, and their children."
GovernorBlagojevich
"The Illinois Landowner Incentive Program (LIP) will be accepting applications for habitat restoration and enhancement projects in the Lower Sangamon River Watershed through June 1."
Honoring
Illinois' Fallen"The Department of Central Management Services has received notice from Governor Blagojevich’s Office to fly the United States and Illinois flags at State occupied buildings at half-staff from sunrise to sunset on Friday, April 27, 2007 for: PFC Lucas V. Starcevich, United States Army"
West
ChicagoHigh School
""Into The Woods," a Steven Sondheim musical, will be performed at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday May 17th, Friday, May 18th and Saturday, May 19th in the Weyrauch Auditorium at Community High School in West Chicago."
West
Chicago Sister City"West Chicago Sister Cities presents "Sophie Scholl, The Final Days" at 7:00 PM on 5/11/07 at Wheaton Academy's Arts Center. This is a FREE event. Film's running time is 120 minutes; it is in German with English subtitles."
10
places to be on your guard in DuPage"#3: Route 59 and North Avenue, West Chicago
Police say they are making a difference at this crossroads, where 65 crashes occurred. It’s on pace to have fewer accidents this year. Cmdr. Laz Perez, West Chicago police spokesman, attributes that to officers writing more citations and conducting highly organized “wolf pack” patrols, with several squad cars hunting down speeders."
Sen
Durbin
DURBIN,
CANTWELL ASK FDA TO STRENGTHEN INSPECTIONS"Recent reports indicate that in addition to the contaminated wheat gluten found during the first wave of pet food recalls, contaminated shipments of rice protein and corn gluten have been used for pet food and could have entered the human food supply."
Sen.
ObamaBarack
Obama Unveils Initiative to Combat Global Warming"This is our generation's moment to save future generations from global catastrophe by creating a market for clean-burning fuels that can stop the dangerous transformation of our climate,"
GovernorBlagojevich
"... $23 million is available to fund projects that encourage and enable students to safely walk and bike to school. The new Safe Routes to School Program (SRTS) is a federally funded initiative that will fund projects in Illinois schools and communities over the next three years."
Campaign
against alleged voter fraud fuels political tempest"For six years, the Bush administration, aided by Justice Department political appointees, has pursued an aggressive legal effort to restrict voter turnout in key battleground states in ways that favor Republican political candidates."
Cable
ComChannel 17
Cable Schedule Posted"With the weather turning so nice this weekend, our thoughts turned to... Railroad Days! See the music, activities and parade from RR Days '02 this week on Channel 17. Tune in to catch Middle and high School Spring concerts this week, also."
Rep.Randy RameySpringfield, IL…Any new adult entertainment businesses will not be able to operate within one mile of a school, park, or church in DuPage or suburban Cook counties as a result of a bill that was passed by State Rep. Randy Ramey (R-Carol Stream).
It's
spring, really"May 19: The West Chicago Garden Club, Main and Galena Streets, West Chicago, offers locally grown annuals, perennials and bushes. Hours: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 630-585-4005."
"Marguerite was a lifelong animal and wildlife lover and philanthropist. She supported and volunteered at Anderson Animal Shelter in South Elgin, IL, for many years and was active in pet therapy work. She was also active in dog obedience training. She volunteered for Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts of America and prepared flower arrangements of the Congregational Church in Geneva."
Sen
Durbin""AARP commends Illinois Senators Durbin and Obama for standing up to the powerful drug companies and supporting this bill -- it's unfortunate a minority of the Senate was able to block the bill from going forward," said Bob Gallo, State Director for AARP Illinois."
Sen.
Obama"Senator Barack Obama announced his National Low Carbon Fuel Standard while in New Hampshire on Friday. The standard would mandate that transportation fuels have 5 percent less carbon by 2015 and 10 percent less by 2020. Mr. Obama added that the standard would reduce America’s reliance on foreign oil by about 30 billion gallons by 2020."
"Her voice breaking with sobs, she told the presidential hopeful that she has a nephew heading to Iraq. She asked Obama, "when am I going to be able to breathe?" The crowd applauded, and Obama -- momentarily caught off guard -- promised that as president, he would get U-S troops out of Iraq. The crowd applauded loudly."
GOP
Troubles May Hurt Bid To Retake Congress in 2008"Ethics troubles loomed large last year in the Democrats' sweep of Congress. Republicans lost seats in Florida, Texas, Pennsylvania, California, Arizona, Ohio, North Carolina and Montana, where ethical lapses were decisive. And Democrats will use the new ethics charges to remind voters why they pushed out the Republicans, said Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), chairman of the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee."
Dist.
94 gets new look after election"Tuesday’s election saw voters retain board Vice President John Jensen, who got the most votes of the eight candidates. But fellow incumbent Charles Jacques, an attorney appointed to the board in October, was jettisoned. “I think (voters) wanted a change in the board,” Campos said. “They’re unhappy with something. I think they wanted a different perspective.”
Go
green today"Electronics recycling: Electronic items will be accepted for recycling from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. today at United Recycling Industries, 1600 Harvester, West Chicago. Acceptable items include old computers, televisions, scrap metal, telephones, VCRs, fax machines, scanners, answering machines, printers and electronic games. For details, call (630) 231-6060."
Route
59 not on road plan"Acting Transportation Secretary Milt Sees said this week that 75 percent of the state program is for road and bridge maintenance rather than congestion mitigation and system expansion, like that being sought for Route 59 in the Aurora-Naperville area."
"... loving father of Arlene (Jack) Dittbenner, Elaine (Edward) Walen and the late Marilyn Kelecich; grandfather of nine; great-grandfather of nine; great-great grandfather of one. Visitation Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. at Norris-Walen Funeral Home, 132 Fremont St., West Chicago."
WegoWeb
[I usually try to steer clear of alien sighting stories, but couldn't get past a turn of the century report with a local twist. Please just enjoy it... don't camp out expecting a return to DuPage County Airport. - Bob]
Sen
DurbinIntentional
Spiking Suspected in Chinese Ingredients - Consumer Affairs"It is unacceptable that the Chinese government is blocking our food safety inspectors from entering their country and examining facilities that are suspected of providing contaminated pet food to American consumers,"
Sen.
Obama"In an interview with the syndicated radio program "The Steve Harvey Morning Show" Obama said gun laws have to change to prevent the type of killings seen this week at Virginia Tech and on a daily basis in urban areas. The senator says "some common sense" changes are needed."
"When he was Speaker, J. Dennis Hastert kept peace with the conservative base of his Republican caucus by moving through the House only bills backed by a “majority of the majority.” Now, liberal Democrats are wondering aloud why one of their own, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., does not commit to the same guiding principle as leader of the new House majority."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"The Lincoln Laureate is a high honor, awarded to senior students at each of the four-year, degree-granting institutions in Illinois for overall excellence in both curricular and extra-curricular programs. At Elmhurst College, preference is given to those students who, like Abraham Lincoln himself, have overcome significant obstacles on their journeys to success."
COMMUNITY
BRIEFING: WESTERN SUBURBS" Newly elected Mayor Mike Kwasman is moving quickly to establish new programs and services in West Chicago. The City Council Monday approved a new staff position Kwasman proposed for a communications ombudsman and marketing assistant."
Sen.
Obama
Senators
Urge GAO to Study the Military's Mental Health Care"Recent reports suggest that the Department of Defense is ill-equipped to effectively screen and diagnose the increasing number of service members who are suffering from mental health conditions such as post-traumatic stress disorder,”
“I’m especially troubled by reports of some DoD commanders downplaying the serious mental health conditions confronting service members returning home from Iraq,” Obama said in a statement, “and then redeploying those troops without proper treatment."
Cantwell,
Hatch, Obama Announce Plan to Promote Plug-In Hybrid Vehicles“We have the technology, but we must provide incentives for consumers and manufacturers so that it is made available to the driving public. Producing electric vehicles and energy efficient technology could help the U.S. auto industry regain its competitive edge.”
Rep Peter Roskam“While this is a well intentioned protection of consumer privacy for financial institutions that share consumer information, this creates the unintended mandate to force smaller banks to spend money every year drafting, printing and mailing privacy statements to consumers when their information has not been shared, nor has their private policy been changed. Furthermore, consumers don’t want these notices, most find the notices annoying and bothersome, rather than beneficial,”
Merle
Berle
"As all prepare for new responsibilities in the future, the various candidates remembered to remove their political signs from locations in the community. To me, this demonstrates their true commitment of responsibility to serve the constituents in the districts. "
Sen
JohnMillner
"Measures aimed at banning a dangerous hallucinogen and cracking down on predators who target children were among the bills sponsored by State Senator John J. Millner (R- Carol Stream) which moved forward in the Illinois Senate on Thursday, April 19."
West
Chicago mayor says he received a ‘mandate’“They gave me a mandate. They showed me their trust,” Kwasman said Wednesday. “For those who didn’t vote for me, I hope to earn their trust.”
Strike
cost a wash for city"But the city didn’t pay striking workers’ salaries or benefits during the strike and would have spent a similar amount on those expenses, Mayor Mike Kwasman said. “We didn’t want to miss a beat and still deliver the quality services,” he said. “This is the cost of doing business.”"
Revue
to help fund choir’s trip to Vatican"In June, members of St. Mary’s Parish Church choir will take what, for some, is the ultimate stage for a Catholic singing groups: Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica at the Vatican in Rome. To defray the cost of the trip, the group is holding a fundraising performance at West Chicago Middle School at 3 p.m. Sunday."
Sen
DurbinSen.
Obama
Obama
Response to Supreme Court Decision"As Justice Ginsburg emphasized in her dissenting opinion, this ruling signals an alarming willingness on the part of the conservative majority to disregard its prior rulings respecting a woman's medical concerns and the very personal decisions between a doctor and patient."
GovernorBlagojevich
Gov.
Blagojevich announces Dr. Christopher Koch as new State School
Superintendent"Chris is the right person to lead our schools as we propose historic funding increases that will improve the quality of our education system, while raising the bar for accountability and building needed infrastructure.”
City
ofWest Chicago
West
Chicago to Celebrate Earth Day on April 21st"West Chicagoans will be doing their part to help beautify their community with an Earth Day activity on Saturday, April 21, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. that will focus on a spring clean-up of Main Street in the community’s historic downtown."
Merle
Berle- Employer Leadership Awards
- "Put the Nuns in Charge"
- Coffee with the Mayor
- Volunteer Earth Day Clean Up
- Wildcat Sticks and Stones Classic Lacrosse Tournament
- and much more.
WegoWeb
"The following election results were reported as of 11:25 on election evening. "Congratulations" to the winners and "Thank you" to their opponents. Uncontested races are not reported."
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"WEST
CHICAGO FIRE DIST. - A quest to build two new fire stations sparked
enthusiasm from voters. West Chicago voters agreed to raise the tax rate
by 10 cents for construction and hiring new firefighters — PAGE 21" -
"WINFIELD
TOWNSHIP - Residents paved over a proposal to raise taxes to make road
improvements — PAGE 21"
"More than 67 percent of township voters rejected the same request in November. Tuesday's result was the township's sixth such failed effort in the past decade."
"Her book is full of incidents of the hundreds of puppies they’ve raised and sold from their kennel RuffMeTuff, a distinguished name for show Scotties in the Midwest. Their showcase is full of the trophies won at competitions all over the United States."
30-year
wait worth it for West Chicago Fire district"The money will be used to construct a new north side fire station on Atlantic Drive. The staff and equipment that currently reside in the leased facilities on DuPage Airport property will move to this new facility once construction is complete. Along with the new north side station, land will be purchased to construct a new and centrally located south side fire station near Roosevelt Road."
ELECTION
'07: MAYORS""We've got two years of work to do, and it starts tomorrow," Kwasman said. "We are building for the future." The challenger, Woodward, said "It was a very open and honest race. Hopefully this will raise some questions for the city to look at in the future.""
Sen.
Obama“The Health Care for Hybrids Act will reduce our dependence on oil while providing automakers with resources to invest in the future of their industry. Producing energy efficient technology could help the U.S. auto industry regain its competitive edge.”
"Once again, a minority of the Senate has allowed the power and the profits of the pharmaceutical industry to trump good policy and the will of the American people.”
"For those who aren't aware, there was a genocide that did take place against the Armenian people. It is one of these situations where we have seen a constant denial on the part of the Turkish government and others that this occurred. It has become a sore spot diplomatically."
Rep
Hastert"But Foley is far from alone among members of Congress in running up hefty legal bills. Davis, who gathered numbers from recently released Federal Election Commission filings, notes that former House Speaker Dennis Hastert dropped a cool $70,000 for advice from McKenna Long & Aldridge after facing a congressional ethics investigation into his handling of the Foley matter."
Rep Peter Roskam
Congressman
Peter Roskam's Weekly Column"Where does the money go? Bridges to nowhere, rainforests in Iowa and hundreds of programs the federal government has little to no right to finance with your money."
GovernorBlagojevich
Governor
Blagojevich's Illinois Covered plan"The Senate Public Health and Human Services Committee today heard testimony from top healthcare officials from around the state on the urgent need for Governor Rod R. Blagojevich’s historic “Illinois Covered” plan to give every Illinoisan access to affordable and quality health coverage."
Blagojevich's
plan for record investment in education“Illinois’ corporate income tax system is littered with loopholes that allow big business to escape paying their fair share for healthcare, education and other services that government is expected to provide. As a result, our schools are under-funded; millions lack access to quality affordable health coverage and the burden on working people is at a breaking point."
"In the interview, Vogel laid out a bunch of reasons for this trend, including the decline of the taxes issue as a potent weapon for the GOP, gas prices and other "middle class squeeze" issues that preoccupy suburbanites, and the realization that the GOP has made a fiscal mess of the country -- "a huge issue for independent voters in suburban districts," Vogel says."
"Assailants on Wednesday slit the throats of three employees of a publishing house that distributes Bibles, the latest in a series of attacks targeting Turkey's small Christian minority."
WegoWeb
"The following election results were reported as of 11:25 on election evening. "Congratulations" to the winners and "Thank you" to their opponents. Uncontested races are not reported."
ElementaryDistrict 33
"District 33 Parent-Teacher Organizations (PTO's) are racing to the finish line planning We Go Run, a 5K run/walk (3.1 miles), 10K run (6.2 miles), and children's races (1-mile run ages 6 - 12 and 100 yard Kids Dash ages 8 and under)."
West
ChicagoHigh School
"The faculty and administration of Community High School District #94 in West Chicago would like to congratulate Dave Thomas for being chosen Student of the Month for April 2007."
Sen
Durbin"Failing to recognize and plan for the geopolitical consequences of global warming would be a serious mistake. This intelligence assessment will guide policymakers in protecting our national security and averting potential international crises."
"In 2005, the Department of Education became so concerned with the level of data mining that a letter was sent to database users warning against improper use of the system. Some fear that lenders were not only violating these laws but were also giving unauthorized access to marketing firms, collection agencies and loan brokerage firms."
Sen.
Obama"The reason we don't do anything about it is not technical . . . it's because our politics is broken. We've given up believing we can change things. So we turn away . . . and start worrying about ourselves."
"Who are Jayme Siemer and Paul Sorenson? According to OpenSecrets.org, Jayme Siemer was paid $1372.00 bi-weekly by the Republican Party for the 2006 election cycle from July 14 through November 15. Paul Sorenson is still listed on the website for former Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert as a staff member with several areas of responsibility, including the Washington intern program."
"A campaign finance report shows the suburban Chicago Republican raised about $280,000 for his personal fund in the first quarter of this year. But after paying operating expenses, he only had about $59,000 at the end of March."
Rep
Fortner
Rep. Fortner's website has again gone a full month without new material. I would have thought he would try to keep us informed... a vote he was proud of, a speech/comment he thought important... something he was working on. I'd tell you how to send an email to mention it to him, but the address appears neither on his blog or his legislative