August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

No Democrats yet to pledge to NoMoreMadigan

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

Mike Strick, Republican candidate for District 84 in the Illinois House of Representatives, recently asserted that his NoMoreMadigan pledge has been garnering some positive responses among voters and candidates these past few weeks.

School districts' pension 'pickups' cost students and taxpayers

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

The practice of the "pickup" -- where school districts pay some, if not all, of teachers' contributions into their own retirement pensions -- could leave Illinois' educators, students and taxpayers high and dry.

Batavia City Council discusses water-infrastructure upgrade projects

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Batavia City Council discussed the status of ongoing water-infrastructure upgrade projects.

Batavia Historic Preservation Commission reviews COA reports on two sites

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

The Batavia Historic Preservation Commission will examine Council on Accreditation (COA) reviews of two sites at its next meeting 5:30 p.m. Monday at 100 N. Island Ave.

Batavia Public Library Board discusses upcoming special events

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a meeting this week, the Batavia Public Library District Board discussed upcoming events, including Banned Books Week next month.

Batavia Historic Preservation Commission reviews site-inspection reports

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 19, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Batavia Historic Preservation Commission reviewed site-inspection reports.

‘Collective Muse' collage art exhibit debuts tonight in Aurora

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 19, 2016

Beginning with an opening reception 5-7:30 p.m. today, 30 collage artists’ works will grace the Aurora Public Art Commission in the David L. Pierce Art and History Center at 20 E. Downer Place in Aurora.

Christina Naujokas and Curtis Omana Purchase 105 Wilcox Ave., Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Christina Naujokas and Curtis Omana purchased a home at 105 Wilcox Ave., Elgin from Lonnie A. and Ronald L. Hahn for $143,000.

Gary J. and Karen L. Stopka Purchase 1424 Newton Ave., Batavia

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Gary J. and Karen L. Stopka purchased a four bedroom home at 1424 Newton Ave., Batavia from Barbara L. Rumick for $327,500.

Jamie J Dolan Purchases 799 N River St., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Jamie J Dolan purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 799 N River St., Aurora from Imelda M. Johnson (trust) for $55,000.

Syed Ahmed and Shahida Ghazali Purchase 2335 Hill Lane, Batavia

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Syed Ahmed and Shahida Ghazali purchased a four bedroom home at 2335 Hill Lane, Batavia from Rajan Kaul and Janice C Moran for $525,000.

Kira Petronella Purchases 292 Longview Drive, Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Kira Petronella purchased a home at 292 Longview Drive, Elgin from Michael P. and Megan M. Brink and Megan M. Stevens for $246,000.

Benita M Bryant Purchases 319 Spruce St., N. Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Benita M Bryant purchased a three bedroom, seven bathroom home at 319 Spruce St., N. Aurora from Nicole E Graf for $163,000.

NVR Inc. and Ryan Homes Purchase 0, Elgin

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, NVR Inc. and Ryan Homes purchased a home at 0, Elgin from Tall Oaks Investment LLC for $57,000.

NVR Inc. Purchases 0, Gilberts

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, NVR Inc. purchased a home at 0, Gilberts from Gilberts Development LLC for $65,169.

Silvia Zamudio-Valencia Purchases 1422 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2016

On Aug. 17, 2016, Silvia Zamudio-Valencia purchased a home at 1422 E. Galena Blvd., Aurora from Alfredo and Irma M. Cadena and Cadena (trust) for $9,000.

Aurora Indian American Outreach Board to discuss promotional efforts

By Wadi Reformado | Aug 18, 2016

The Aurora Indian American Community Outreach Advisory Board will discuss marketing efforts to promote upcoming events at its next meeting 9:30 a.m. Sunday at the group's Customer Service Center, 3770 McCoy Drive.