Dupage Policy Journal

From Will County Gazette

Burr Ridge mayor says state is 'on the wrong path'

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Mickey Straub wants to take Burr Ridge to Springfield.

From Will County Gazette

Durkin challenger: State is 'dragged down' by debt burden

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Mickey Straub thinks the disease of Springfield has festered long enough.

Straub joins call for Silverstein to resign from Senate

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 29, 2017

Mickey Straub fears far too many lawmakers in Springfield view recent sexual harassment scandals as just another instance of business as usual.

Lisle-based Navistar, Volkswagen Truck & Bus form strategic alliance

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 28, 2017

Lisle-based Navistar and Volkswagen have entered into a strategic alliance in which Navistar will receive a $256 million equity investment, according to an announcement.

Naperville ranked at top of list for holiday spending

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2017

According to WalletHub, Naperville residents are expected to spend $2,381 on holiday shopping this year, compared to the $967 the National Retail Federation predicts the average per-person shopper will spend in the 507 other cities analyzed for the survey.

Ives expected to file for governor after gathering nearly 13,000 signatures

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 27, 2017

With nearly three times the number of signatures needed to get on the ballot in hand, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has announced she will file to run against Gov. Bruce Rauner in the 2018 Republican primary.

Bloomingdale parks commissioner sides with opposition to property tax freeze

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 22, 2017

Mike Vogl thinks a township officials organization is correct in opposing a proposal to freeze property taxes for two years.

Lisle Township supervisor defends opposition to proposed property tax freeze legislation

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2017

Mary Jo Mullen sees her opposition to proposed property tax freeze legislation as a stance for the way of life in Lisle Township.

Put taxpayer first when considering property tax freeze, Wheatland Township trustee says

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 21, 2017

Raquel Mitchell isn’t willing to compromise her principles in the debate over opposition by township governments to a property tax freeze proposal that surfaced in Springfield.

Wheatland Township GOP sees Ives as state's future

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 20, 2017

The Wheatland Township Republican Organization views state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) as the future of Illinois government.

College of DuPage, foundation to pay $500,000 in FOIA legal battle

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 18, 2017

The College of DuPage and its foundation will be forced to dole out at least $500,000 in its legal battle with the Chicago Tribune over the release of a federal subpoena, the paper announced Nov. 17.

Glen Ellyn Senior Trustee: Townships opposing property tax freeze should 'present a plan' or offer another solution

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2017

Village of Glen Ellyn Senior Trustee Pete Ladesic thinks the era of township governments being critical to Illinois’ upliftment has come and gone.

Milton Township supervisor: Townships are 'justified in opposing' property tax freeze

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 1, 2017

Supervisor of Milton Township Chris Heidorn is not only opposed to a township property tax freeze, he believes the road districts offer Illinois taxpayers the greatest bang for their buck in government.

Conservative base could be concrete step in Ives' bid to oust Rauner

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) might be counting on her pull with conservatives rather than a pile of cash if she makes a run at ousting Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary.

Roskam holds off on supporting Rauner re-election bid

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 28, 2017

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is on the fence regarding Gov. Bruce Rauner’s 2018 re-election efforts.

Oberweis shocked by Rauner's decision to enact abortion expansion

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 6, 2017

Even after speaking to him, Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) doesn't understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner approved abortion expansion.

Ives rejects Rauner after signing of abortion expansion measure

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has ended her backing of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s election bid in the wake of his Thursday signing of a measure to expand abortion in Illinois.

Glen Ellyn doctor, House hopeful wants to stop bleeding of Illinois' borders

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2017

Dr. Jay Kinzler remembers when Illinois reigned supreme in the Midwest.

46th House District candidate calls proposed gas tax too much to bear

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 27, 2017

Jay Kinzler wants to put his foot down to stop the accelerating amount of taxes Illinoisans are paying. His latest target is an increase in gas taxes soon to be considered by legislators.

Author finds common ground lessons in 'Creating the Declaration of Independence'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 5, 2017

David Shestokas says the United States needs the lessons of his new novel, Creating the Declaration of Independence.