Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage GOP fills fall with fundraisers, food events

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 6, 2017

Food and fundraising will be the focus of several upcoming events put on by the DuPage County Republican Party, according to the group's latest newsletter.

Ives decries lack of consistent property tax assessments

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 3, 2017

Illinois counties are failing in their obligations to reassess property values in their jurisdictions, forcing many residents to overpay on properties that have devalued, according to Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton).

Breen, Olsen create larger window on referendums for voters

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 3, 2017

Illinois voters will be given more election transparency thanks to a measure co-sponsored by Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) that was signed into law by Gov. Bruce Rauner recently, according to a press release.

Madigan, Emanuel got their way in school funding bill, Ives contends

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 3, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was angry but not surprised at the passage of the state's new public education funding bill, according to a press release.

Breen cheers K-12 funding bill 'no one was happy about'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 2, 2017

The sure sign of acceptable compromise showed up on the House floor before the historic agreement on an education funding bill, according to Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) in a press release.

Ives remains steadfast against current K-12 funding measure

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 30, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R- Wheaton) warned her fellow representatives that the state's school funding bill that went to a vote on Monday is fundamentally flawed because it does not tie funding to student outcomes.

DuPage chamber hosting retirement info event for members

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 24, 2017

Western DuPage Chamber of Commerce members are being invited to a Business Networking Breakfast from 8 to 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 6, at Oakfield Family Restaurant, featuring a presentation from Hitzeman Investments on retirement, according to a chamber flier.

Olsen sees lesson for legislators in wake of Charlottesville tragedy

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 23, 2017

Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) found a way to take something good out of a tragedy recently, calling on his legislative colleagues to learn from the violence that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia, on Aug. 12.

Olsen sees a little sunshine peeking through State House clouds

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 23, 2017

Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) sees some silver linings in the dark clouds that have been lingering over Springfield, according to a recent video release.

Wehrli, Connelly offer free children's safety expo in Naperville

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 23, 2017

Naperville-area families are being encouraged to learn about keeping children safe at a free event on Saturday hosted by Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) and Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Napervlle), according to a flier.

Breen measure removes e-filing fees for non-profits, businesses

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 22, 2017

Illinois businesses and non-profits will no longer be charged a fee for electronically filing paperwork with the Illinois Secretary of State's office, according to a press release from Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard).

Safety, health conference coming to Naperville campus of NIU

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 22, 2017

Northern Illinois University's campus in Naperville will host this year’s Chicagoland Safety, Health and Environmental Conference from Sept. 18 to 21, bringing business professionals from various fields together for a range of training sessions, according to a press release.