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CALEA re-accreditation review of Schaumburg Police Department next month

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 22, 2015

The Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will review the Village of Schaumburg Police Department next month, and residents, including department employees, are invited to comment on the review at a public information meeting on Nov. 2.

Des Plaines City Council approves, rejects several items at meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 22, 2015

The City of Des Plaines City Council approved or rejected numerous items at Monday's meeting. During the Executive Session, verbal reports were made on collective bargaining, personnel, probable or imminent litigation, pending litigation, and the sale and purchase of property.

Dold seeks nominees for Tenth District Leadership Awards

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 22, 2015

Residents of the 10th Congressional District have the opportunity to honor their hometown heroes by nominating their picks for the Tenth District Leadership Awards. U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Dist. 10) officially put out the call recently for nominations, which are being accepted in six categories: Community Service, Entrepreneurial Excellence, Exceptional Educator, Friend of the Environment, Helping Heroes and Young Leader.

Insurer group's high rating for Elgin Fire Department can aid property owners

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 21, 2015

Elgin Fire Chief John Fahy said residential and commercial property owners may now qualify for lower insurance rates after the department received high marks from the national Insurance Services Office (ISO).

Moylan urges drivers to sign up for license-renewal email alerts

By Wendell Hutson | Oct 21, 2015

State Rep. Marty Moylan, (D-Dist. 55) is encouraging motorists to sign up for an email alert that will inform them when it is time to renew their driver’s licenses, as the Illinois Secretary of State’s office no longer sends out reminders by mail.

Glenview Police Department invites residents to 'like' its Facebook page

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 20, 2015

The Glenview Police Department has started a Facebook page to enhance communications with the public via social media. When residents, local businesses and neighboring communities "like" the Glenview Police Department's Facebook page, they can view community-related items, including real-time issues such as scam alerts, road closures and traffic incidents.

Kirk receives Lincoln Award for legislative efforts against gun violence

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 20, 2015

U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-IL) became the first Republican U.S. senator to earn the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence's (ICHV) Abraham Lincoln Award, given to officials who have taken a strong position against gun violence.

Dold aids successful effort to force Export-Import Bank renewal vote

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 19, 2015

With the support of U.S. Rep. Robert Dold (R-Dist. 10), Rep. Stephen Fincher (R-TN) led the first successful discharge petition since 2002. The petition has the 218 signatures needed to force a House floor vote on the Export-Import Bank reauthorization.

Schakowsky recognizes Polish-American Heritage Month

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 19, 2015

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Dist. 9) recently released a statement recognizing Polish-American Heritage Month. "October marks Polish-American Heritage Month, a time for our nation to celebrate the critical role and many important contributions by members of the Polish-American community today, and over hundreds of years of American history.

Durbin asks FBI whether banking pressures led to revision of credit-card alert

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 19, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) asked the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) why it recently revised a consumer protection advisory on credit and debit smart card security technology. The original FBI advisory, issued on Oct. 8, said new credit and debit cards that use microchip security technology are vulnerable to fraud.

Illinois lawmakers meet with Emanuel in D.C. to discuss violent crime

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 19, 2015

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emmanuel recently was in Washington, D.C., for a Justice Department summit on violent crime, where he also met with the Illinois Congressional Delegation at a meeting hosted by U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL).

Park Ridge seeks Liquor License Review Board members

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 16, 2015

Interested applicants should return their completed application and resume to Deputy Clerk Peterson.

Investigation finds Chicago air traffic control plans insufficient

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 16, 2015

Weaknesses in air traffic control infrastructure and a lack of flexibility are cited in the report.

Moylan's bill ensures municipalities receive state revenue

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 16, 2015

The bill would require the state to release money it owes to local municipalities.

Schakowsky, Feinstein introduce health insurance bills

By Daniel Daw | Oct 16, 2015

The bill would give the Secretary of Health and Human Services the authority to modify or block premium insurance increases that are deemed too high.

Durbin announces landmark drug-sentencing reform with new bill

By Keri Carbaugh | Oct 16, 2015

The Sentencing Reform and Corrections Act of 2015 focuses on the disproportionate incarceration rate of minorities across the country and the effect it has on the nation’s finances.