Dupage Policy Journal

Ives charges Bray-Parker with bullying

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2019

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives of Wheaton says Erica Bray-Parker does not deserve to represent that city.

Nybo adds lobbying arm to his law firm

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 21, 2019

Former state Sen. Chris Nybo, a Republican of Elmhurst, is expanding his legal operations by an adding lobbying to his list of client services.

Ives blasts Rauner for last-minute veto

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2019

Jeanne Ives, a Republican and former state representative from Wheaton, frets over the way she thinks former Gov. Bruce Rauner spent his final hours in Springfield guided by personal feelings rather than sound politics.

Ives weighs in on DuPage corruption scandal

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 17, 2019

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Republican of Wheaton, expects things to get worse for William Mayer, the DuPage Township supervisor who resigned over allegations he misused government funds.

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell to speak at DuPage GOP dinner

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2019

Fox News political analyst Gianno Caldwell is scheduled to be the keynote speaker for the DuPage Republican Party's 2019 Lincoln Dinner on Feb. 22 in Oakbrook Terrace.

Hinsdale resident says school board not serving voters—or children

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2019

Noel Manley is convinced Hinsdale Township High School District 86 board members are falling short in fulfilling what he thinks should be their mission in the growing battle over school funding

Jeanne Ives decries lame duck pay hike for bureaucrats

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 15, 2019

Former Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Republican of Wheaton, can barely count all the ways she stands in such stark opposition to the passage of Senate Bill 3531 during the legislature’s lame duck session.

Outgoing Ives says Illinois is an example of what not to do

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2019

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Republican from Wheaton, now views Illinois as a cautionary tale.

Holder says departing Rep. Jeanne Ives broke the mold

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 14, 2019

Babette Holder argues what made Jeanne Ives so special as a state representative that she never fit the mold.

Wheaton council member praises legacy Ives will leave

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 11, 2019

Phil Suess thinks the legacy Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) leaves behind in Springfield is the kind any lawmaker worth their salt dreams of being remembered for.

DuPage GOP slates Lincoln Day Dinner for Feb. 22

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 11, 2019

The DuPage County Republican Central Committee (DCRCC) has reserved Feb. 22 for its annual Lincoln Day Dinner.

Ives blasts Lang for leaving before House term even begins

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 9, 2019

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is blasting outgoing Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) for what she calls again putting his own interests ahead of those of the people he was supposed to represent.

Ives says state GOP should go back to basics

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 8, 2019

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) thinks it is time Republican lawmakers have a meeting of the minds to have any chance of saving themselves from themselves.

Aurora's Carlson hits 1,000 career point milestone

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 7, 2019

Aurora University senior guard Tyler Carlson has joined the school’s 1,000-career-points club.

From Prairie State Wire

Skillicorn encourages state GOP to regroup

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) views the GOP's losses in November as an opportunity for rebirth.

Bunkenburg sets record for wins as Benedictine basketball coach

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 2, 2019

Benedictine University's Keith Bunkenburg is now the school’s winningest coach in men’s basketball history.

Wheaton's Aston Francis named Player of the Week by Basketball Writers Association

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 27, 2018

Wheaton College senior guard Aston Francis is racking up awards as fast as he has points this season.

From Prairie State Wire

Skillicorn, Ives speak out against potential hike in gas tax

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Reps. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) and Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) are combining forces to fight a rumored gas tax increase.

D86 school board accused of punishing voters with vote to eliminate football, marching band

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 18, 2018

A Dec. 17 vote by the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 has put the Hinsdale South and Central High football and swimming teams, along with marching band and cheerleader programs at the schools, on the chopping block.

Hinsdale High School faces cuts in staff, programs

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 17, 2018

The Hinsdale High School District 86 Board has signed off on a plan that drastically slashes administrative and support staff at the school as part of a larger plan to save money for infrastructure repairs deemed to be more critical.