Nov

24

The vote and its aftermath

Long-time observers of the village council will be watching closely this evening to see if commissioners have put aside the differences that led to last week’s contentious 4-3 levy vote. The split was unusual and clearly frustrating to some on the dais, as has been reported. In conversations with the DGreport, commissioners offered their interpretations [...]

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Nov

12

County approves meals funding

The DuPage County Board approved $120,000 in emergency funding to Meals on Wheels, enabling the program to maintain the service for the next six months. The program, which is administered through the DuPage Senior Citizens Council, has been hard hit by budget cuts at state and federal levels and faces further cuts next year, including [...]

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Dec

01

Quote/unquote

“I notice that Prairie Avenue is moving merrily around.” – Commissioner Bruce Beckman at the Nov. 25 council meeting

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Nov

03

Quote/unquote

“Man, this is an accident waiting to happen.” – Commissioner Bruce Beckman, referring to his initial response to the uncontrolled intersection of Mochel Drive and Curtiss Street. The village council is expected to approve installation of a stop sign at the intersection at Tuesday’s meeting.

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