August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Geneva officials considering Mill Race Inn demolition request

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2016

Shodeen Construction Co., a local business, has applied to the City of Geneva’s building division for a permit to demolish the derelict Mill Race Inn property at 4 E. State Street in the downtown area.

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AACC: School-supply donors get 50 percent off on pet adoptions

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 17, 2016

From now through Sept. 30, Aurora-area residents can donate for dogs or contribute for cats in a joint adoption incentive project arranged between Aurora Animal Control and Care (AACC) and the Aurora school system.

Aurora Planning Commission to consider permit request to open used-car lot

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

The Aurora Planning Commission will consider a request for a special-use permit to open a used-car dealership at 4000-4100 Ogden Ave. at its next meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Aurora City Council Chambers, second floor, 44 E. Downer Place.

Batavia City Council considers temporary-liquor-license requests

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 16, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Batavia City Council considered requests for event-related temporary liquor licenses.

Smodilla: CSU's 'immoral' financial mismanagement hurts students, taxpayers

By Kim Sunderland | Aug 16, 2016

The trials and tribulations overtaking embattled Chicago State University (CSU) are yet another example of bureaucratic bloat and mismanagement, Tracy Smodilla, the Republican candidate running for the District 22 state Senate seat, said.

Josue H. and Nancy Vega Purchase 410 Locust St., N. Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, Josue H. and Nancy Vega purchased a three bedroom home at 410 Locust St., N. Aurora from Jose B. Rivas for $145,000.

Rosa E. Santillan Purchases 1142 Front St., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, Rosa E. Santillan purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1142 Front St., Aurora from Deutsche Bank National Trust Co. for $69,900.

Brian John and Alice Kathleen Farmer Purchase 854 Butterfly Field Drive, Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, Brian John and Alice Kathleen Farmer purchased a home at 854 Butterfly Field Drive, Elgin from Herbert C. and Cathryn J. Enerson for $269,500.

Zachary M. Douglas Purchases 0 Surrey Drive S072, Elburn

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, Zachary M. Douglas purchased a home at 0 Surrey Drive S072, Elburn from Marcia J Stidley for $187,000.

James Horneck Jr. and Jolanta K Horneck Purchase 621 Trails End, Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, James Horneck Jr. and Jolanta K Horneck purchased a home at 621 Trails End, Elgin from Jason and Christine M. Cruz for $373,500.

Raquel Robles Purchases 268 Parkside Ave., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, Raquel Robles purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 268 Parkside Ave., Aurora from Juan C. Rodriguez and Angelica Manriquez for $65,000.

Jeff M Houghtaling and Karen M Chhokar Purchase 450 Oak Ave., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 16, 2016

On Aug. 12, 2016, Jeff M Houghtaling and Karen M Chhokar purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 450 Oak Ave., Aurora from Andrew R. and Nicole L. Powell for $147,000.