Dupage Policy Journal

Proposition to create mental health facilities meets resistance

By April Bamburg | Mar 8, 2021

Milton Township voters are being asked to approve a new annual tax to establish and maintain community mental health facilities and services (including services for persons with a developmental disability or substance disorder).

Fake police report smears Lisle resident who brought attention to Winz 2016 arrest

By April Bamburg | Mar 8, 2021

Controversy continues to surround Lisle mayoral candidate Stephen A. Winz.

Wheaton residents asked to join 'We Stand for Students' rally Tuesday

By April Bamburg | Sep 5, 2020

If you’re a resident of Wheaton and are concerned about students and what may happen during this school year, the organizers of the “We Stand for Students” rally want to see you in Memorial Park on Tuesday.

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives speaks out on ComEd bribery scandal

By April Bamburg | Jul 21, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is hardly surprised by the revelation of charges in a long-running bribery scheme that, according to the U.S. Attorney's office, involved the Commonwealth Edison utility company and payments to individuals connected to Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

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Stava-Murray opts into legislator pension system; Critics continue to seek reform

By April Bamburg | Jun 15, 2020

State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-Naperville) has opted into the legislator pension system, according to a Freedom of Information Act request by the DuPage Policy Journal.

Rep. Grant Wehrli discusses Gov. Pritzker's misdemeanor removal from executive order

By April Bamburg | May 27, 2020

Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) spoke with WCKG General Manager Matt Dubiel on May 20 about penalties that Gov. J.B. Pritzker tried to impose on those defying his executive order during the COVID-19 shut down.

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Sheriff asks Pritzker to stop threats and let DuPage County open its own way

By April Bamburg | May 27, 2020

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick told Gov. J.B. Pritzker that DuPage County is ready to reopen for business responsibly and said it's not the time to threaten citizens with arrests for wanting to get their businesses back on their feet.

Bartlett trustee starts food drive for Wayne and Hanover Township food pantries

By April Bamburg | May 15, 2020

During the COVID-19 pandemic that is affecting so many residents of Illinois, Dr. Michael Camerer is doing what he can to help those who have been most affected by the shutdown and job losses.

State House candidate Hois launches food drive for Downers Grove FISH Food Pantry

By April Bamburg | May 14, 2020

Illinois House candidate Laura Hois called on community members May 13 to join her in a food drive to support the Downers Grove FISH Food Pantry. She is running to represent Illinois 81st House District.

Elmhurst Mayor Morley has issues with Pritzker's reopening plan

By April Bamburg | May 13, 2020

Steve Morley, mayor of Elmhurst, has joined others in requesting a meeting with Gov. J.B. Pritzker to discuss the 5-phase plan to reopen the state.

House candidate starts petition urging Pritzker to allow youth sports

By April Bamburg | May 13, 2020

On the heels of Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s five-phase plan to reopen Illinois, which effectively keeps the suburbs closed and youth sports on hold, Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives has begun a petition to demand that Pritzker allow youngsters to play sports this summer.

Pritzker's Restore Illinois' plan could take a year or more, says DuPage physician

By April Bamburg | May 8, 2020

Pritzker’s COVID-19 reopen plan, Restore Illinois, has five stages. For heavily populated areas, it may take up to 12-18 months before businesses open and the mask requirement is lifted, says DuPage physician.

Rep. Casten implies Republicans are bad people in YouTube clip

By April Bamburg | May 2, 2020

Democratic Rep. Sea Casten implies Republicans are bad people in YouTube clip.

DuPage school superintendents concerned about possible delayed property tax payments; watchdog group skeptical

By April Bamburg | May 2, 2020

DuPage County School Superintendents recently reached out to DuPage County Board member Tim Elliott to express concerns about how a resolution to waive property tax penalties might affect the school system.

Gov. Pritzker's progressive 'fair tax' plan may cost DuPage 30 percent of jobs, says IPI

By April Bamburg | Apr 22, 2020

Gov. Pritzker's progressive 'fair tax' plan may cost DuPage County 30 percent of jobs—amounting to 131,853 workers. Critics call for it to be removed from ballot.

Gov. Pritzker's progressive tax plan may exacerbate DuPage's struggles during COVID crisis

By April Bamburg | Apr 17, 2020

For residents of DuPage County, where nearly 1,000 jobs were lost recently before the current crisis and where the COVID-19 pandemic may take 131,853 more Illinois jobs, Gov. Pritzker's progressive tax system, or“fair tax,” may not make sense or seem fair.

More than 33,000 businesses in DuPage County suffer from economic hardship due to coronavirus as calls continue to pull Pritzker's progressive tax from ballot

By April Bamburg | Apr 10, 2020

Between the COVID-19 outbreak and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s proposed progressive income tax, the business community of Illinois, and DuPage County, is in a tough spot.

Wirepoints: Pritzker's daily coronavirus briefings don't answer certain questions

By April Bamburg | Apr 10, 2020

The information surrounding COVID-19 and its case numbers do not go deep enough to provide useful information for Illinois residents about the situation, according to Wirepoints and a state former representative.

DuPage County lost nearly 1,000 manufacturing jobs in 2019; COVID-19 and Pritzker's progressive tax expected to increase losses

By April Bamburg | Apr 3, 2020

Illinois lost more than 130,000 manufacturing sector jobs in 2019, and in DuPage County alone that amounts to 956 jobs. This was before the novel coronavirus hit but, according to the Illinois Policy Institute, this was still the nation's third worst decline in payrolls for the manufacturing industry – behind only Idaho and South Dakota.

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Facts fail to bear out Rep. Casten's praise for China's response to COVID-19

By April Bamburg | Mar 31, 2020

Rep. Sean Casten spent several days in March praising China for its response to the spread of the novel coronavirus on Twitter and in tele-town hall events.