Dupage Policy Journal

From Prairie State Wire

Coming up short: Illinois Policy Institute picks apart Pritzker's 'false promise'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

An Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) review finds Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s new progressive-tax plan might not be everything it’s being promoted to be.

Wehrli speaks out against abortion bills, says Pritzker being 'pushed by the hard left'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2019

State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) has a strongly held belief behind his reason for opposing the latest abortion legislation working its way through Springfield.

North Central community responds to Hammond's letter to alumni denouncing UMC

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2019

North Central College President Troy Hammond is making clear the school’s definition of marriage and same-sex requirements for clergy members.

GOP Rep. Wehrli claims Pritzker 'has turned his back' on teachers outside of Chicago

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 11, 2019

Republican State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) thinks Gov. J.B. Pritzker may need a refresher course outlining his job responsibilities.

Hinsdale 181 board candidate William Mercantz 'excited by the possibilities' of position

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 8, 2019

The way William Mercantz sees it, his run for the Hinsdale 181 School Board is all about giving back to a system that’s made for some of his proudest moments.

From McHenry Times

Rauschenberger says Skillicorn is 'right fighter for the 14th' District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Former state Sen. Steve Rauschenberger is all in on the idea of Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) being in Washington, D.C. representing the 14th District.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois need look no further than neighbors to see examples of fiscal responsibility

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker doesn’t have to go far to get an up-close look at what he insists he wants for Illinois.

Holan joins College of DuPage Board of Trustees

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 5, 2019

Heidi Holan’s appointment to the College of DuPage board seems like a natural occurrence given her longtime ties to the school and area.

COD Board candidate Corrigan gets two key endorsements

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 4, 2019

Wheaton attorney Annette Corrigan has bagged the endorsements of College of DuPage Board Chair Frank Napolitano and former board member Deanne Mazzochi in her run for the school’s board of trustees.

Bill proposal seeks to improve state's dialogue with youth

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2019

Filed by state Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-East St. Louis), the proposed Illinois Legislative Youth Advisory Council Act is being promoted as opening the lines of communication between local elected officials and the state’s youth.

Mayoral candidate Suess focusing on fiscal responsibility

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 20, 2019

Wheaton City Council member Phil Suess is being saluted by his supporters as the antithesis of fellow council member John Prendiville in their run to replace Mayor Michael Gresk, who is not seeking re-election.

Minimum wage hike could hurt workers with disabilities, says president of Ray Graham Association

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 18, 2019

Kim Zoeller wishes lawmakers in Springfield doggedly pushing for a minimum wage increase would see the same big picture she does.

From Prairie State Wire

Ideas Illinois chair: Legislators should release their own tax returns

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Greg Baise is desperately trying to make sense of all the tax madness.

Ives takes issue with efforts to control gun ownership

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2019

Jeanne Ives says that lawmakers in Springfield are focusing on all the wrong things in their attempts to curb Illinois’s rising gun violence.

Ives: Dems to blame for budget woes

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2019

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives, a Republican of Wheaton, argues that Democrats, led by Gov. J.B. Pritzker, are placing all the blame for the state’s financial hardship on former Gov. Bruce Rauner, and that is part of a ploy to cover up their own shortcomings.

Oberweis cautions that proposed tax hike will only 'accelerate the exodus' from Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 8, 2019

Republican state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) asserts that a current proposal that would raise taxes in Illinois by as much as $8 billion is a surefire way of adding to rather than abating the state’s fiscal crisis

Watchdogs say Burgess must resign from DuPage board before he can be named supervisor

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2019

The Edgar County Watchdog (ECW) group has deemed the agenda order of a specially called DuPage Township meeting at which board member Ken Burgess was slated to replace outgoing Supervisor William Mayer a violation of state law.

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

Wheaton Bowl owner says he was targeted by Council candidate Bray-Parker

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 25, 2019

Sal Falbo thinks Erica Bray-Parker could use a new lesson plan.

Wheaton resident claims Council candidate bullies business owners

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 24, 2019

Erica Bray-Parker, a candidate for the Wheaton City Council in District 4, is being accused of flexing her political muscle even before the election.