Board of Education members approved the new policy during their Aug. 1 meeting. Members Kurt Buchholz and Patrick Escalante voted "no." While classroom parties – including birthday parties – must be celebrated without food, "alternative non-food classroom celebrations are allowable" in the new policy. The new policy also prohibits the use of food as a reward and encourages … [Read more...] about Glen Ellyn District 41 bans food at school parties
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Happy hour drink and food specials coming to Downers Grove
Businesses and residents looking for a cheap drink after work will now get to enjoy happy hour alcohol specials after the Downers Grove Village Council loosened restrictions on the practice. The board voted 6-1 during its Aug. 2 meeting to align its restrictions with what Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law last July for the entire state. Commissioner William Waldack was … [Read more...] about Happy hour drink and food specials coming to Downers Grove
3rd Party Candidate for DuPage County Not Allowed on Ballot
A third-party candidate for a DuPage County Board seat won't appear on the November ballot after the county's electoral board ruled there were problems with his nominating papers. Lombard resident Timothy Goodcase had hoped to run as a Constitution Party candidate in District 2, which covers all or portions of Addison, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, … [Read more...] about 3rd Party Candidate for DuPage County Not Allowed on Ballot
A Nice Tax Reduction for Glen Ellyn Residents
Glen Ellyn residents are expected to pay less to the Park District as a result of the decision of its Board of Commissioners to allow debt to retire that funded the majority of construction costs for the Ackerman Sports and Fitness Center. Commissioners unanimously voted at their July 19 meeting to allow the debt to retire. In November 2006, residents approved a $11.9 … [Read more...] about A Nice Tax Reduction for Glen Ellyn Residents
Wood Dale says it has new Security Plans for this Year’s Prairie Fest
Wood Dale officials say they have a new emergency response plan in place after two people were killed and 22 others injured when high winds from a fast-moving storm knocked over a tent at last year's Prairie Fest. But they say they won't share them with the public because of unspecified concerns over security. The annual festival opens its four-day run Thursday evening at … [Read more...] about Wood Dale says it has new Security Plans for this Year’s Prairie Fest