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Sanders book event in Naperville called nonsensical, outrageous

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 29, 2017

Michael Frobeck says he is blown away by much of what he hears is at the heart of Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (D-Vermont) Illinois book tour stop.

State income tax hike pushes Khouri into candidacy in 49th District

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 28, 2017

Tonia Khouri says this summer's record-breaking 32 percent income tax hike and a budget with no reforms pushed her past the breaking point.

Group launches website in war on Illinois property taxes

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2017

The Homeowners Defense Association (HDA) has launched a website to counter the damage it sees as being done to homeowners across the state by virtue of the runaway property tax system.

Ives links property tax troubles to school funding issue

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 24, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is pushing for an Illinois Department of Revenue investigation of property tax assessments and charges against any county assessor found to be in violation of assessment and valuation laws.

DuPage sheriff hopeful identifies urgent need for change

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 22, 2017

James Mendrick says his run for DuPage County sheriff is all about making much-needed change, from working with other department heads in modernizing the department’s tactics to starting a mental health diversion program to help deal with nonviolent offenders.

Connelly argues for bypassing funding fight to get money to schools now

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 21, 2017

Sen. Michael Connelly (R-Naperville) has a way to solve the ongoing hangup over the state's public education funding bill: Get rid of Senate Bill 1.

Naperville councilman ponders run for Foster's U.S. House seat

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 14, 2017

Kevin Coyne thinks the Illinois 11th congressional district can use more of what he’s been able to offer constituents during his time as a Naperville councilman than what U.S. Rep. Bill Foster (D-Naperville) has provided since his election in 2012.

Ives rejects evidence-based school funding model

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 13, 2017

Administrators and teachers will get paid more, but students would gain nothing from an evidence-based school funding model, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) contends.

Wehrli argues school funding should fix problems, not pay for pet projects

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 13, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's amendatory veto of the state's K-12 funding bill offers a lesson for all politicians, Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) suggested recently.

Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

Housing vouchers continue to stir debate in Naperville

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 15, 2017

Naperville Councilman Paul Hinterlong says the numbers don't lie.

DuPage college names center after Wheaton man who died in combat

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 11, 2017

Deanne Mazzochi said naming the College of DuPage’s homeland security education center after Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller was an easy decision.

College tuition has little link to state funding, analyst determines

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2017

College tuition tends to rise regardless of how much money the state puts toward education, a new study reveals.

Naperville councilwoman stands by anti-voucher position

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 26, 2017

Naperville property owners shouldn't have to open their doors to anyone they don't want to, Councilwoman Patty Gustin told the DuPage Policy Journal recently.

Naperville builder argues that home repair tax goes against people's will

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2017

Pete Stefani sees only bad outcomes from a proposed “home repair tax.”

Elections board will be 'toast' without new computers by 2018 elections, official says

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 16, 2017

Illinois’ ongoing budget problem has left the State Board of Elections in a financial hole so deep that agency officials claim they can’t afford the new computers they need to handle the number of candidates filing petitions to run in next year’s elections.

Charleston legislator targeted by vandalism; union connection suspected

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2017

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.

Ives questions whether Madigan has empathy for overtaxed Illinoisans

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2017

House Speaker Michael Madigan must not live in the same Illinois as everyone else, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) suggested in a recent interview with the DuPage Policy Journal.

Critics pan $5,000 fine over Mautino financial reports, request criminal inquiry

By Glenn Minnis | May 19, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Elections slapped a $5,000 fine on Auditor General Frank Mautino's campaign committee on Monday for failing to comply with board order to update financial disclosure reports filed in 2014 and 2015.

If budget hopes are scrapped, Illinois could become first 'junk' state

By Glenn Minnis | May 15, 2017

The chances that Illinois will reach a budget before May 31 and avoid seeing its bond rating lowered to the worst of any state in history are 50-50 at best, according to Mark Glennon, founder of the business and government website WirePoints told the Sangamon Sun recently.

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