Dupage Policy Journal

From Prairie State Wire

Motorists get no relief from periodic efforts to eliminate Illinois' toll system, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The prospect of Illinois' tollways becoming “freeways” has proven to be an agonizingly slow process that still has not come close to fruition.

Rep. Grant praises local agricultural efforts after meeting with DuPage and Grundy Farm Bureaus

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 20, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) wants to set the record straight about what she believes is a big driver of the Illinois economy.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis, Rep. Wheeler to co-host Senior Health Fair forum in Yorkville

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is slated to host a Senior Health Fair forum in Yorkville on Oct. 2.

Candidate Ives calls Chief Justice Burke's appointment a 'shameless power grab'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) sees the “power grab” that has resulted in the wife of Chicago Ald. Ed Burke being named Illinois Supreme Court Chief Justice while he is under federal probe as an indictment of the way Democrats operate in the state.

Mazzochi, other DuPage state reps offering opioid deactivation bags at offices

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2019

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is now one of four Republican DuPage County state representatives to partner with DuPage Sheriff James Mendrick to combat the damage caused by opioids through the distribution of a new, easy-to-use drug disposal system that deactivates the harmful ingredients in opioid pills or patches.

Rep. Costa-Howard votes against Rep. Mazzochi's attempt to repair Illinois' property tax system

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Tara Costa-Howard (D-Lombard) was among a group of DuPage County legislators standing in opposition to a proposal from state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) to study the “systemic conflicts of interest in the Illinois property tax system.”

Democrats vote down Rep. Mazzochi's effort to explore options for property tax relief

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 17, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is vowing to fight on after a group of Democratic lawmakers from DuPage County helped vote down a proposal she championed to study the “systemic conflicts of interest in the Illinois property tax system.”

Pension reform should be top priority, Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2019

Former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) considers Illinois’ pension funding crisis to be an unnecessary evil rather than an irreversible situation.

Rep. Grant shows support for new credit union law

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 16, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) was one of the driving forces behind Senate Bill 1813, which stipulates that electronic records and signatures can now serve to satisfy any statutory mailing or disclosure requirement in transactions involving credit unions.

From Kane County Reporter

Sen. Oberweis nets endorsement from Rep. Skillicorn for congressional run

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has landed the endorsement of state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-Crystal Lake) in his run for Congress in the 14th District.

Ives says Casten is 'leading the nation down a long road to nowhere' with impeachment push

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 11, 2019

Jeanne Ives argues U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers) has been nothing like the legislator he vowed he would be when he went to Washington.

Sen. Glowiak voted no on study of the 'systemic conflicts of interest' in the state's property tax system

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2019

State Sen. Suzy Glowiak (D-Western Springs) was among a group of DuPage County lawmakers who voted no on a proposal hailed as a step toward ending “systemic conflicts of interest in the Illinois property tax system,” as stated in a Republication legislator's press release.

Congressional candidate Ives: Whole state shouldn’t be responsible for Chicago’s malfeasance

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 7, 2019

Jeanne Ives, a candidate for Illinois' 6th District, said raising taxes won't fix the state’s financial struggles.

From North Cook News

State Rep. Mazzochi to honor Golden Apple Award teachers Sept. 21

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is set to fete Golden Apple Award winners and other school volunteers from her 47th District at an upcoming recognition breakfast in Oak Brook Terrace.

Ives disappointed by dismissal of case against Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2019

Jeanne Ives said she was disappointed with a federal judge’s decision to dismiss the “sham” candidate case against Speaker Mike Madigan but still holds out hope that the court system could lead to Madigan's downfall.

Grant helps bill to keep rape victims informed on case status to pass

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 6, 2019

First-term Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant, R-Wheaton, added to her goal of being a major voice on women’s issues in Springfield by serving as the chief co-sponsor of a recently enacted law that assures sexual assault survivors more transparency about the status of their cases.

Mazzochi pushes through bill to help female domestic abuse victims

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) co-sponsored and helped pass a bill that strengthens protections for female domestic violence victims.

Grant's bill aims to close gender wage gap

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2019

First-term Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is doing all she can to close the gender wage gap in the workplace.

Cullerton rival calls for resignation in wake of federal charges

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2019

A political rival ​​​​​who narrowly lost to recently indicted state Sen. Thomas Cullerton called for Cullerton to resign in the wake of the charges.

Grant says she's 'proud' to co-sponsor bill that increases fines for distracted drivers

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 4, 2019

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is "proud" of her behind-the-scenes work in getting House Bill 2386 passed into law.