Dupage Policy Journal

Mazzochi touts accountability in 47th House District run

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 3, 2018

Deanne Mazzochi touts her sense of independence almost as much as she does her reform-minded policies in her run for the 47th House District.

Smith vows to fix broken state in campaign to unseat Kifowit

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2018

Patty Smith is vowing to fix a broken system as she campaigns to unseat Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) in the 84th District.

Grant blames Madigan for dysfunction in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2018

Amy Grant points her finger at long-entrenched House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) for the massive dysfunction in Springfield.

Khouri making property taxes, pension reform key issues in 49th District race

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 2, 2018

Tonia Khouri still refers to the 32 percent permanent income tax hike implemented as part of the state budget as the impetus for her run the 49th House District seat in Springfield.

Republican Mazzochi to face Democrat Caffrey in November election

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 28, 2018

Republican Deanne Mazzochi is set to face off against Democrat Jim Caffrey in the 47th House District in November’s general election as a reform platform candidate.

State's sinking net worth a product of fiscal mismanagement, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 27, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks the new Comprehensive Annual Financial Report showing that Illinois lost $9.9 billion in net worth in 2017 shows just how little elected officials are doing to turn around the state after years of gross mismanagement.

Grant wins out in three-way GOP race in Ives' district

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2018

Amy Grant sealed her victory in the Republican primary in House District 42 with a promise.

Amy Grant beats Minor, Byrne in GOP race for House seat in 42nd District

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2018

DuPage County board member Amy Grant easily bested Burt Minor Tuesday night in a three-way Republican primary race for the state House seat in District 42.

Kinzler easily wins primary in bid for House seat in 46th District

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 21, 2018

Glen Ellyn Republican Jay Kinzler easily topped Roger Orozco Tuesday night in the 46th House District Republican primary, earning the right to face incumbent Rep. Deb Conroy (D- Villa Park) in November’s general election.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives concedes to Rauner in GOP primary

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Amid chants of “Jeanne, Jeanne,” Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) conceded defeat to Gov. Bruce Rauner in the Republican primary late Tuesday night.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives vs. Rauner: The Drubbing. Let’s Go to the Videotape.

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

It seems there’s a pretty good reason why the public at large never got to see any Rep. Jeanne Ives vs. Gov. Bruce Rauner debates prior to Election Day.

From Will County Gazette

Straub: Election is about how much voters love Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Mickey Straub is convinced issues more important than the prospect of which politicians will have the right to call Springfield their headquarters are on the ballot with the March 20 election.

From Prairie State Wire

National Review endorses Ives for governor

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

The National Review has joined the growing list of publications endorsing the candidacy of Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) in her Republican primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

From Prairie State Wire

Bears building team to bring out Trubisky's best

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

The Chicago Bears are showing their long-term commitment to quarterback Mitch Trubisky by supplying him with the weapons the team believes he needs to restore the franchise’s honor in the NFC.

Ives calls Madigan-Drury feud a disservice to voters

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 14, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has been a conductor on the "Mike Madigan needs to go express train" long before his feud with Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) became public.

From Rockford Sun

Ives garners Rockford Register Star endorsement

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has picked up the endorsement of the Rockford Register Star editorial board in her Republican primary run against Gov. Bruce Rauner.

From Will County Gazette

Straub says Drury paying the price for standing up to Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Mickey Straub hopes voters come to see House Speaker Mike Madigan’s (D-Chicago) running feud with Rep. Scott Drury (D-Highwood) for what he thinks it clearly is.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives legislation would force Madigan action on statehouse sex harassment claims

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) and local activist Denise Rotheimer were together at the Capitol on Tuesday to push for passage of Ives’ bill that gives victims of sexual harassment more rights.

From Will County Gazette

Straub: Democrats continuing to embrace Silverstein despite 'misdeeds'

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Mickey Straub points to leaders of the Democratic Victory Fund moving to contribute more than $55,000 to the re-election campaign of state Sen. Ira Silverstein (D-Chicago) as a clear illustration of the way party leaders operate as opposed to Republicans.

Ives weighs in on Downers Grove schools' $137 million funding request

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is advising voters in Community High School District 99 in Downers Grove to do their homework before casting their vote on the March 20 referendum proposal that would cost taxpayers an additional $137 million for building repairs and added features like air conditioning.