Dupage Policy Journal

Kinzler points to dysfunction in Springfield to explain Chicago Public Schools' abuse scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 20, 2018

Jay Kinzler views the Chicago Public Schools' sexual abuse and assault scandal recently uncovered by a Chicago Tribune special investigation as yet another instance where lawmakers in Springfield mightily contributed to all the mounting dysfunction.

Elgin High names David Hess head basketball coach

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 18, 2018

David Hess has been named the new boys' basketball coach at Elgin High School.

Khouri calls for change in 'Springfield's toxic culture'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 16, 2018

Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri wants House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to put himself in the shoes of all the victims who have made accusations of sexual harassment at the hands of at least four of his closest associates since the #MeToo movement hit Springfield just four months ago.

Khouri to host meet-and-greet at Fiora's on June 28

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 16, 2018

Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri is slated to hold a “Cocktails in the Wine Garden” meet and greet with supporters at Fiora’s on June 28.

Financial Services Committee unanimously passes resolution aimed at facilitating liquidity in options markets

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 15, 2018

The House Committee on Financial Services, led by U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-Plano), has unanimously passed House Resolution 5749, otherwise known as the Options Markets Stability Act, which aims to facilitate liquidity in options markets by requiring bank regulators to provide targeted capital relief.

Kinzler says culture in Springfield is 'broken'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 15, 2018

Republican state House candidate Jay Kinzler leaves little question about where he stands on the growing controversy of several associates of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) who have been forced from power after becoming ensnared in the ongoing sexual harassment scandal now rocking Springfield.

Ives says that colleagues are 'denying reality' by telling public that new state budget is 'balanced'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 11, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) wishes that her colleagues in Springfield would admit that the new state budget is not balanced.

Khouri says new budget does not address state's 'long-term fiscal problems'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 9, 2018

Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri worries that the newly enacted $38.5 billion state budget isn’t everything it’s being sold as.

Lake Zurich High names Coughlin head basketball coach

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 8, 2018

Terry Coughlin has been named the new boys basketball coach at Lake Zurich High School.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

From Prairie State Wire

Madigan's chief of staff resigns after sexual harassment allegations surface

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) continues to be dogged by growing allegations of bullying and sexual harassment involving senior staffers, the latest episode fingering long-time Chief of Staff Tim Mapes, who resigned when the claims came to light on Wednesday.

Kinzler says Springfield 'failed us again' with passage of new budget

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 6, 2018

GOP state House candidate Jay Kinzler has strict standards when it comes to implementing the kind of budget changes he believes are needed in Illinois.

Buggs signs letter of intent with Indiana State University

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2018

DeKalb High School track star Brimonet Buggs has signed a letter of intent to attend Indiana State University next season, the school announced in a recent signing day ceremony in which seven other DeKalb athletes were also recognized.

Core Pipe president says Roskam has been 'receptive' to business owners' concerns

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 1, 2018

Steve Romanelli credits U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) with tirelessly toiling to give the country a sense of normalcy that could make all the difference.

Illinois State Rifle Association urges members to defend gun rights at Curran's town hall

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 1, 2018

The Illinois State Rifle Association is now encouraging members to attend state Sen. John Curran's town hall meeting on June 7 as a way of expressing their opposition to him and Rep. David Olsen for voting in favor of an anti-gun bill.

Lake Zurich's Pitcher named head basketball coach at Lake Park

By Glenn Minnis | May 28, 2018

Billy Pitcher has been named the new head coach of the Lake Park boys’ basketball team.

Tonia Khouri shares constituents' pain of high property taxes

By Glenn Minnis | May 25, 2018

Tonia Khouri wants every other Illinois resident to experience what she did when they open their property tax bill.

Higher property taxes would cause more Illinois residents to flee, Kinzler says

By Glenn Minnis | May 23, 2018

Jay Kinzler feels a proposed statewide property tax to fund Illinois' spiraling pension liabilities would be the worst thing for the state.

Elk Grove's Furman resigns as boys basketball coach after 11 seasons

By Glenn Minnis | May 20, 2018

Anthony Furman has resigned as coach of the Elk Grove boys basketball team after 11 seasons.

Ives says a state property tax 'would be thievery'

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2018

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) doesn’t mince words in voicing opposition to a proposed statewide property tax.