Dupage Policy Journal

Despite Nybo's objections, Senate backs limits on voter data sharing

By Angela Underwood | Feb 1, 2018

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) adamantly spoke against a bill that intends to end the state's participation in the Interstate Voter Registration Crosscheck Program.

Nybo says Rauner veto of liquor license measure was wrong

By Angela Underwood | Feb 1, 2018

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) made it clear during Wednesday’s Senate floor debate that a new business owner should not have to suffer economic loss due the veto of liquor license legislation SB332 sponsored by Sen. Bill Cunningham (D-Chicago).

Wehrli open to pension reform proposal to sell bonds

By Angela Underwood | Feb 1, 2018

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) said getting Illinois' massive pension debt under control should start now.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls out Springfield on ethics complaints

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had something to say Wednesday before Gov. Bruce Rauner's before the State-of-the-State speech.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives casts doubt on pension reform proposal

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was not pleased with a proposed pension reform plan that includes selling pension obligation bonds presented to her Tuesday at a House Personnel & Pensions Committee hearing.

Bellock shares her concern for safety net hospitals

By Angela Underwood | Jan 30, 2018

Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) shared her concern for safety net hospitals at a House Appropriations Human Services Committee hearing on hospital assessment Tuesday.

Khouri contends taxes causing serious harm by driving residents away

By Angela Underwood | Jan 16, 2018

Tonia Khouri, a DuPage County Board member from Aurora running in the Republican primary in the 49th House District, said property taxes are literally pricing people out of their homes and she has proof to back her words.

Bellock becomes voice of reason at mental health, addiction parity hearing

By Angela Underwood | Jan 15, 2018

Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) will not give up on seeing further awareness for mental health and addiction parity in the insurance industry.

Connelly asks if Phigenics or Nalco could assist in Legionnaires' outbreak probe at Quincy veterans home

By Angela Underwood | Jan 10, 2018

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Wheaton) got right to the point at the joint Illinois House-Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing Tuesday on the Legionnaires' disease outbreak at the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy.

Khouri says despite exodus, it's not too late to save the state

By Angela Underwood | Jan 10, 2018

Tonia Khouri of Aurora said people have finally had enough. Khouri, vying to win the 49th District seat held by retiring Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago), responded to the Illinois Policy report “New IRS Data: Illinois Sees Record Loss of People, Income to Other States,” on her Facebook page, saying citizens are leaving the state by droves and taking their wealth with them.

Bellock focuses on behavioral health at Medicaid revamp plan hearing

By Angela Underwood | Jan 9, 2018

Rep. Patricia Bellock's (R-Hinsdale) is in the Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) revamp plan until the end.

Khouri receives endorsements from GOP state lawmakers

By Angela Underwood | Jan 9, 2018

With three GOP state senators offering endorsements, 49th House District candidate Tonia Khouri feels confident.

State rollback on small business fees called a win for Illinois

By Angela Underwood | Dec 27, 2017

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R- Peoria) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said lowering limited liability company (LLC) costs is key Illinois economic growth.

Bellock says put children first at panel hearing on Healthcare and Family Services suit

By Angela Underwood | Dec 18, 2017

Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) wants to see Illinois children receive the best mental health care possible.

Nybo wants health care providers kept in the loop on state's new Medicare program

By Angela Underwood | Dec 12, 2017

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) went to bat for health care providers at a hearing of the Senate Appropriations I Committee and the Special Committee on Oversight of Medicaid Managed Care.

Khouri: It's wrong for politicians to 'kick the can down the road'

By Angela Underwood | Dec 12, 2017

DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri said a one-party control or not tax burden is tearing up the state.

Bellock staying focused on Medicaid revamp despite 'ups and downs'

By Angela Underwood | Dec 7, 2017

For the second time in a week, Rep. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) stressed her deep concern for Illinois children and families receiving the maximum managed care benefits in light of pending litigation and canceled contracts regarding a $60 billion revamp plan to increase managed care to Medicaid patients.

Khouri officially in race for 49th House District seat

By Angela Underwood | Dec 5, 2017

DuPage County Board member Tonia Khouri filed her petitions to seek election to the 49th District state representative seat with the maximum number of signatures required.

Breen states bill mandating junior high civics education is a 'significant mandate'

By Angela Underwood | Dec 1, 2017

Three GOP legislators argued adamantly against mandating civics curriculum in junior high school.

Fortner explores Colorado issues at hearing on legalization of cannabis

By Angela Underwood | Nov 29, 2017

At a joint House and Senate committee hearing on the Economic Development and the Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act convened since Illinois is considering decriminalizing the drug, Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) wanted to know what regions in Colorado have opted out of the recreational sale of cannabis sales since that state legalized the drug.