Dupage Policy Journal

Sandack: CCAP compromise necessary amid budget impasse

By Catherine Weidert | Dec 2, 2015

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently issued a statement announcing his decision to amend an emergency rule he handed down earlier in the year that lowered the income threshold for Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) eligibility.

Fortner holds forum on Clean Jobs Bill, renewable energy

By Catherine Weidert | Nov 19, 2015

State Rep. Mike Fortner (R-Dist. 49) recently held a renewable-energy forum regarding the Illinois Clean Jobs Bill.

Illinois' stagnant job market falls behind neighboring states

By Catherine Weidert | Nov 18, 2015

A recent report from the Federal Bureau of Labor Statistics shows job opportunities in Illinois are about the same as they were 17 years ago, indicating a sputtering job market.