Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois Republican Party executive director: 'Illinois voters can't afford any more Madigan-backed judges'

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2022

Judges Elizabeth Rochford and Mary O'Brien, the Democrat nominees for Illinois Supreme Court in Districts 2 and 3, have been criticized for their connections to Former Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan and Chicago Alderman Ed Burke, who are both facing charges in separate corruption probes.

Illinois legislator Grant 'deeply disappointed' over state's sex education modernization

By Solange DeLisle | Sep 19, 2022

Under legislation aimed at modernizing sex education standards in Illinois, students in grades K-12 are now learning about consent, as well as new personal health and safety lessons.

Berlin announces charges against four teenagers in connection to Pheasant Run resort fire

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 29, 2022

A total of four teenage boys ages 14 to 17 are now facing charges stemming from the investigation into a three-alarm fire at the former Pheasant Run resort in DuPage County on May 21.

Grant: 'We have to enact policies that encourage employers to grow and thrive'

By Solange DeLisle | Jul 28, 2022

State Rep. Amy Grant took to social media Tuesday to urge her colleagues to enact legislation to help the state's economy thrive.

Rohr: 'My voting record reflects where I stand on tackling climate change'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 16, 2022

The Illinois Environmental Council (IEC) has released it's "environmental scorecard" ranking state lawmakers based on their votes on a combined 21 bills on environmental issues ahead of the upcoming primary election.

State's attorney on arrest of former gymnastics coach: 'Child pornography is not a victimless crime'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 10, 2022

DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin has credited law enforcement for the investigation that led to the arrest of a former gymnastics coach who's now charged with multiple counts related to child pornography.

Grant calls on Democrats: 'they should join us in fighting for responsible state budgets'

By Solange DeLisle | Jun 3, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has called out her Democratic colleagues for not doing enough to bring meaningful tax relief to the people of Illinois as inflation and high gas prices continue to take it's toll on families.

Grant calls for overhaul of DCFS after director issued 11th contempt citation for the year: 'It needs to be fixed'

By Solange DeLisle | May 26, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has called for a "complete overhaul" of the Department of Children and Family Services after the agency's Director Mark Smith has been issued nearly a dozen contempt of court citations so far this year.

Mazzochi on red light cameras: 'This has become a political embarrassment for IDOT and Gov. Pritzker'

By Solange DeLisle | May 25, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is grateful a "justifiably vilified camera" will be removed, but believes the process should have started long ago.

NRCC calls out Underwood for accepting donation from 'socialist'

By Solange DeLisle | Mar 26, 2022

The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has criticized Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL) for participating in a virtual campaign event with progressive Democrat U.S. Rep. Pramila Jayapal (D-WA).

'We need to be the adults in the state;' Durkin urges colleagues to move forward from heated encounter

By Solange DeLisle | Feb 25, 2022

House GOP Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) hopes his colleagues can "move forward" after a heated and profanity-laced encounter between Reps. Lakesia Collins (D-Chicago) and Steve Reick (R-Woodstock) in the state House of Representatives last week that centered around masks.

Lewis-sponsored bill creating Illinois Asian Indian American Advisory Council clears first hurdle

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 29, 2022

State Rep. Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is sponsoring a bill to give Illinoisans of Asian Indian descent a voice when it comes to state laws and policies that impact their community.

McLaughlin calls Illinois ban on requirement of standardized test scores for college applications a 'bad idea'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 19, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) believes a new law that banned state colleges and universities from requiring standardized test scores on admission applications is "institutionalizing low expectations."

Rep. Halbrook: vaccine mandates 'are about government control'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 19, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) thinks requiring businesses to have proof of vaccination from customers "won't make a difference" in stopping the surge of COVID-19 cases.

Ives compares Lightfoot to 'Mrs. O'Leary's cow' following new vaccine mandate

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 30, 2021

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R) has compared Mayor Lori Lightfoot (D) to the cow that - according to legend - started the Great Chicago Fire after Lightfoot announced new vaccine mandates for patrons of restaurants and gyms in the New Year.

Mazzochi points finger at Illinois Democrats for making rise in 'frivolous lawsuits' lucrative

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 15, 2021

Some Republican lawmakers in Illinois have had it with what they call "frivolous lawsuits" which they believe are not only costing the taxpayers a substantial amount of money, but also have an impact on the state's attractiveness to new businesses.

Harmon encourages Illinois to not 'confine our support for local businesses to one day,' think holiday shopping

By Solange DeLisle | Dec 3, 2021

Illinois Senate President Don Harmon (D-Oak Park) encouraged residents to keep small businesses in mind when making purchases during the holiday shopping season.

Curran: Amendment to Illinois' Healthcare Right of Conscience Act a 'diminishment of protections in the workplace'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 20, 2021

Illinois state Senator John Curran (R-Downers Grove) called a law that made it easier for employers to enforce COVID-19 vaccine mandates and testing "a dangerous precedent" when it comes to religious protections in the workplace.

Ellman: Child Tax Credit 'has already lifted millions of children across the country from poverty'

By Solange DeLisle | Nov 12, 2021

State Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) wants families eligible for a Child Tax Credit advance to make sure they're getting the monthly payments to help pay for the things they need.

Curran: Bill 'brings accountability' to the process of filing criminal charges

By Solange DeLisle | Oct 21, 2021

State Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is backing legislation that would allow police to override a state attorney's decision to reject a felony charge.