Schaumburg, IL: At this week’s DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference (DMMC) Annual Dinner and Recognition Ceremony, Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) was presented with the 2024 Governmental Leader of the Year Award for his leadership and advocacy on behalf of local communities, particularly those impacted by the Canadian Pacific–Kansas City Southern Railway merger. The award, presented by outgoing DMMC President Mayor Scott Levin of Elmhurst, recognized Congressman Krishnamoorthi’s partnership with DuPage County mayors and first responders in elevating public safety concerns stemming from increased freight traffic, particularly the potential for blocked emergency routes and delayed response times. The nomination for the award was submitted by Village of Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn and Village of Hanover Park Mayor Rodney Craig.
“I’m deeply honored to receive this award from the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference,” Congressman Krishnamoorthi said. “This recognition is a testament to what we can achieve when local and federal leaders work hand-in-hand to put public safety first. Whether it’s protecting emergency response routes or strengthening infrastructure, I’ll continue standing with our mayors, first responders, and residents to ensure our communities are heard and protected.”
The DMMC, representing over one million residents, is a coalition of DuPage County municipalities committed to sound public policy, intergovernmental collaboration, and innovative governance.
