Dupage Policy Journal

Mazzochi: 'Fentanyl and its analogs are 50 times more powerful than heroin'

By Emily Bevard | Oct 4, 2022

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-IL) said she is co-sponsoring a bill that aims to address the fentanyl crisis.

Mazzochi calls for transparency following report on Pritzker's blind trust

By Emily Bevard | Mar 5, 2022

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi is calling for transparency following a recent Better Government Associate (BGA) report that found the blind trust set up to manage Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s portfolio had bought stock in health insurance giant Centene Corp. in 2020.

Mazzochi: 'The time has come for the governor to come clean with the residents of Illinois'

By Emily Bevard | Mar 3, 2022

Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Westmont) is calling for transparency in light of a Better Government Associate (BGA) report that found the blind trust set up to manage Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s portfolio had invested in a state contractor.

Superintendent Boyle's decision to cancel weekend basketball games draws criticism

By Emily Bevard | Feb 7, 2022

Michael Boyle, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Joliet is facing criticism for his decision to cancel all Diocese of Joliet basketball games scheduled over the weekend.

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Quoting 'Darkness cannot drive out darkness,' Illinois legislator marks MLK Day

By Emily Bevard | Jan 22, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Seth Lewis marked the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Monday, encouraging the public to honor the life of the activist.

Pekau praises police response to Oakbrook Center Mall shooting

By Emily Bevard | Dec 31, 2021

Orland Park Mayor Keith Pekau (R) commended the police officers who responded to a shooting at the Oakbrook Center Mall Dec. 23, that left at least four injured and sent Christmas shoppers into a frenzy.

Wilcox predicts tax hikes as body cameras become required for police departments

By Emily Bevard | Dec 30, 2021

Nine law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois soon will be required to purchase body cameras for their officers and Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry) predicts tax hikes will be needed to pay for them.

Curran earns perfect score from Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund for votes on animal cruelty bills

By Emily Bevard | Dec 30, 2021

Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has received a perfect score from the Illinois Humane Society Legislative Fund (HSLF) after voting to advance four animal cruelty bills earlier this year.