Dupage Policy Journal

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

From Prairie State Wire

House unanimously passes workplace safety bill for healthcare professionals

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Workplace safety for healthcare professionals is a priority for the state House of Representatives.

From Chicago City Wire

GOP lawmakers urge against extending Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority term limits

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Extending term limits for the Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority board is a bad idea, according to three Republican lawmakers.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

From Prairie State Wire

House honors fallen military members for Memorial Day

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

At the May 23 House floor debate of HR1119, which honors those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, President Abraham Lincoln’s words from the Gettysburg Address filled the chamber.

From Prairie State Wire

House passes $63 million bill for state employee back pay without a revenue estimate

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Why would a Democrat appropriate for $63 million in this fiscal budget when there still isn’t a revenue estimate? That was the question some Republican lawmakers asked Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) at the Thursday House floor debate when he backed HB4290, which pays the oldest Prairie State bill.

Marmion Academy Cadets hockey team honored in Illinois legislature

By Angela Underwood | May 23, 2018

State Rep. Steve Anderson (R-Geneva) handed off a resolution on May 8 honoring his district's winning hockey team.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

From Will County Gazette

Rezin rejects water company monopoly again

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently made it clear that she is not in favor of water company monopolies.

Illinois Municipal League director shares concerns about fund cuts

By Angela Underwood | May 21, 2018

Illinois Municipal League Executive Director Brad Cole had no problem telling senators he was not pleased with a proposal to continue cuts to local governments.

Ives: Ratifying Equal Rights Amendment a bad idea

By Angela Underwood | May 21, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) had no problem pointing out why she thinks an amendment is a bad idea.

From Prairie State Wire

Gun bill vetoed by Rauner returns to Senate floor with changes

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Gun legislation vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner brought on a healthy debate May 16 to the Senate floor.

From Chicago City Wire

Resolution rejecting federal infrastructure plan a bad idea, 2 GOP lawmakers say

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A Democrat's demand for the federal government to bring a better infrastructure plan to the table did not go over well with two Republican lawmakers.

Weaver says 'no' to bill mandating $32,000 minimum salary for new teachers

By Angela Underwood | May 20, 2018

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) had a few things to say at the Senate Education Committee May 15.

GOP-sponsored disability-related bill passes House, but dies in Senate

By Angela Underwood | May 20, 2018

Popular in the House, a Republican-based bill to broaden the Developmental Disability and Mental Disability Act failed in committee due to Democrats' denial.