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Ellman: 'Illinois First Steps can help you start your child’s college savings through Bright Start or Bright Directions with a $50 seed deposit'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 8, 2023

Sen. Laura Ellman wants her constituents to know about a program run by Ithe Illinois Tresurer's office, to make college more affordable for their children. She shared information about the Illinois First Steps program on Aug. 3.

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Law Weapons: ‘This fundraiser is in support of the right to bear arms, which shall not be infringed’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 7, 2023

Law Weapons is hosting a fundraiser in support of both the constitutional right to bear arms and a significant federal US Appellate Court Case involving its owner Robert Bevis.

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Manley: ‘The fact that the DuPage GOP raised only $25.00 in Q2 reflects the quality of leadership at the county level’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 7, 2023

Noel Manley, a Downers Grove Republican committeeman, has expressed strong criticism of the DuPage County Republican Central Committee's fundraising efforts for the second quarter of 2023.

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DuPage GOP fundraising sinks to $26.48 in second quarter of 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 7, 2023

The DuPage County Republican Central Committee has had virtually no funds donated to it in the second quarter of 2023.

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Safe Suburbs USA on Chicago shifting immigrant crisis to suburbs: ‘Is your community one that is agreeing to do this?’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 7, 2023

Safe Suburbs USA is questioning which suburban communities Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is planning on partnering with to punt the city’s illegal immigrant population.

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DuPage County events

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 7, 2023

Do you want to work as a farmer?

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Sen. Lewis: 'Events like these that connect residents with their local police officers in low-key, non-emergency settings build important relationships'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 4, 2023

Senator Seth Lewis and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro took part in National Night Out events in Itasca, Bloomingdale and Carol Stream on August 1 and 2.

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BRAVE Books to host event at Downers Grove Public Library

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 3, 2023

With the aim of steering the nation back to its spiritual roots, Kirk Cameron and BRAVE Books have been hosting story hours and library visits nationwide, focusing on instilling positive values and moral principles in young minds.

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Sen. Murphy: 'Roadwork projects are not only about connecting places, they are about connecting people to opportunities'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Aug 1, 2023

The 28th Senate District is about to see improvements to roads and bridges throughout after the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $181.8 million for those projects in the 28th District.

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Breen on pregnancy center lawsuit: ‘This law is a blatant attempt to chill and silence pro-life speech under the guise of consumer protection’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 31, 2023

Peter Breen, the Executive Vice President and Head of Litigation at the Thomas More Society, has vehemently criticized a new law, denouncing it as a deliberate and deceptive tactic to stifle pro-life expression under the guise of "consumer protection.”

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DeWitte : ‘This is $5.24 billion in taxpayer dollars that were completely wasted’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 30, 2023

State Sen. Donald DeWitte (R-St. Charles) is concerned about the $5.24 billion in taxpayer funds lost due to negligence by The Illinois Department of Employment Security.

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Grant: ‘The shocking results of this IDES audit are just one example of Pritzker’s failure to manage state agencies’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 30, 2023

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is expressing criticism of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's management of state agencies, citing the results of an audit of the Illinois Department of Employment and Services.

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Berlin announces plans to seek fourth term as DuPage County State's Attorney

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 26, 2023

Berlin announces plans to seek fourth term as DuPage County State's Attorney

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DuPage County events

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 25, 2023

Heartwork with Maureen Claffy will occur from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Hinsdale Public Library

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Suit: Casten aide sought to buy island nation: ‘to develop 'sensible regulation around human genetic enhancement''

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 24, 2023

A lawsuit filed in Delaware bankruptcy court alleges Gabe Bankman-Fried, the younger brother of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, once sought to buy the island nation of Nauru, purportedly to create a doomsday shelter.

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Curran: ‘SAFE-T Act handcuffs law enforcement and judges making it more difficult for them to combat violent crime’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 20, 2023

Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) is bemoaning the reinstatement of the SAFE-T Act’s cashless bail provision known as the Pretrial Fairness Act.

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Before Conroy, GOP DuPage County board members Tornatore, Puchalski donated to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 20, 2023

Campaign donation records from the Illinois State Board of Elections show DuPage County Board member Sam Tornatore and former board member Donald Puchalski both donated to Cook County State’s Attorney Kim Foxx.

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Ives blasts Johnson's 'Building Bridges and Growing the Soul of Chicago' plan as too costly

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 18, 2023

Former state representative and gubernatorial candidate Jeanne Ives took to Twitter on July 7 to blast Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson over his vision for the city, saying Johnson's transition plan is too costly for residents.

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DuPage County events

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 18, 2023

Ever wanted to spend the day as a farmer?

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Raja Krishnamoorthi: 'Twin tornadoes touched down near Elgin and South Elgin yesterday'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jul 17, 2023

Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi tweeted on Jul. 13 about serious weather conditions affecting the Chicago area this week.