DuPage County Cooling Sites

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Lisle Flood - One Women's Words

I have been wanting to write about what the residents in Lisle have been though since April 18, 2013.  I was having difficulty finding the words.  I came across a letter in the Lisle Patch.   This is one women's story in her own profound words.  You can read her story here .

Lisle Flood

For the past month I have been working with a group of residents from Lisle.  These individuals have been through a very traumatic event.  In June, a meeting was arranged with the residents, myself and a FEMA representative.   Concerns of homelessness, financial hardship, illness, levees, flood ponds and trying to get these folks back to some kind of normal, were just a few of the topics we discussed.

Since the meeting in June, I have stayed in contact with the residents.  I have made many phone calls, sent many emails and had a meeting with several of the staff at DuPage County.  I have left messages for both Senators Dillard and Connelly.  I contacted and spoke with Congressman Foster's Office as well.   This morning we had a good meeting with the Village of Lisle's Mayor Broda and trustees.

On the fourth of July I received a text message from a resident that informed me they had found a place to stay together as a family.  They had been separated since the flood.  Although this family found a safe, clean and large enough space to live, there are many families that are displaced to this day.

At this time we are working on finding these folks temporary housing.  We are also trying to find some kind of financial relief through the FEMA buyout program or other programs.

I  contacted the DuPage Health Department to obtain information on contaminated soil and health concerns caused by the flood.  For those interested you can find that information here, here  and here.

For those that are having difficulties coping with the after affects of the flood please contact DuPage County at 630-407-6500 and ask for Information and Referrals.  DuPage County staff will connect with the proper agency for your situation.

As things progress I will update the blog.

DuPage County Stormwater Utility Fee

 Very important information for  DuPage County residents.  I will be updating the blog as things move forward.


          DuPage may consider countywide stormwater fee By Robert Sanchez Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign legislation in the next two months giving DuPage the power to impose a stormwater utility fee on every property owner in the county, including schools, churches and other nonprofit groups. The proposal likely would save...          

This Week's Meeitngs

This Week's Meetings

Public Transit and Liquor Commission News

As Chairman of the Public Transit Committee,  easing traffic congestion in DuPage is a priority.  One way to ease traffic would be to increase PACE Bus usage.  Below is a link to the story in the DailyHerald.

DuPage to make pitch for more bus shelters

I'd be interested in hearing from you on the subject.  Please feel free to leave a comment.


Liquor Commission News

DuPage County Liquor Commission minutes and agendas are now available online.

In March I was contacted by an individual concerned that an agenda for the Liquor Commission meeting was missing.  There was no agenda on line and there was no agenda posted at the DuPage County campus.

I spoke with DuPage County staff to notify them that I believed this was a violation of the Open Meeting Act.  I was referred to the DuPage States Attorney Office.  After a long discussion with the States Attorney I was able to convenience them that in the interest of transparency and in the spirit of the Open Meeting Act that not only should the agendas for the Liquor Commission meetings be posted but minutes as well.

The minutes from the March 13, 32013 are now posted.  I was told agendas will be posted as well.

Although not earth shaking I am pleased that I was able to enact positive change.

Minutes posted here:  Liquor Commissioner

This Week's Meetings

This Week's Meetings