Dupage Policy Journal

Sanguinetti bows out of congressional race

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti abruptly ended her run for the Republican nomination in the 6th Congressional District race for U.S. Congress on Friday, releasing a statement that suggested all the negative campaigning became too much for her to bear.

From Metro East Sun

Sen. Plummer deems Planned Parenthood's Downstate mega-clinic 'a complete disaster'

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is convinced that Planned Parenthood’s secret construction of a so-called mega abortion clinic in southern Illinois is a 'disaster' for the pro-life movement as well as state taxpayers.

Congressional challenger Ives questions Rep. Casten's town hall meeting policies

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 11, 2019

Sixth District Congressional challenger Jeanne Ives believes the way incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) decides which voters get to interact with him at his town hall events reveals a lot about the man's character.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis calls out Rep. Underwood for supporting digital records system for illegal immigrants

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) has criticized his U.S. House Congressional opponent for putting the welfare of illegal immigrants ahead of that of our own military veterans.

DuPage elementary school gym teacher making at least $135K per year

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 8, 2019

The fact that Ben Franklin Elementary School gym teacher Dawn Payne from District 41 earns at least $135,953 tells one local parent everything she thinks she needs to know about who has the power in Illinois.

Rep. Grant lauds EPA's commitment to building awareness around hazardous waste disposal

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton), a member of the House Consumer Protection Committee, is staying true to her vow of keeping constituents safe by supporting the state’s EPA hazardous waste collections efforts.

Rep. Wehrli appears on public TV to push for ban on flavored-nicotine products

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli’s (R-Naperville) push for a statewide ban on flavored nicotine products is picking up steam.

Rep. Mazzochi rejoices in Sterigenics' decision to leave Willowbrook

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) is applauding long-troubled Sterigenics' decision to leave Willowbrook as being in the best interest of the state and her district.

Candidate Ives to make health care reform a focus in her race to unseat Rep. Casten

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

With average health care costs on the rise for workers and employers alike, congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is intent on making the issue a central component of her battle against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in the 6th District.

Congressional candidate Ives earns SBA List endorsement in 6th District race

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

National pro-life organization Susan B. Anthony List (SBA List) has endorsed former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives in the 2020 race for the 6th Congressional District seat.

College of DuPage faculty moves closer to finalizing new contract agreement

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 7, 2019

The College of DuPage (COD) has reached a tentative contract agreement with its full-time faculty members that Chairman of the Board of Trustees Frank Napolitano insists he saw coming, even as the two sides engaged in sometimes hostile negotiations.

Former state Rep. Breen poised for a rematch with Costa-Howard in 48th District

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Peter Breen thinks the residents of Illinois can use all the help they can get from their representation in Springfield.

Rep. Grant, DuPage County residents take issue with sudden closure of Wheaton's DMV facility

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is demanding answers from the Secretary of State’s Office about the recent closure of a Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) satellite express office in Wheaton without what many in her district consider to have been proper notice.

Task force co-chair Rep. Mazzochi seeks to bring more equity to state's property tax system

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 30, 2019

First-term Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) wants everyone to be on the same page and treated the same way when it comes to dealing with the state’s property tax system.

Ives is familiar with the 'lies, desperation' driving GOP primary opponent Sanguinetti's campaign

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes that her Republican primary challenger in the 6th Congressional District, former lieutenant governor Evelyn Sanguinetti (R-Wheaton), is creating a false narrative around her campaign with the help of a tactic all too familiar to Ives.

Rep. Grant pushes bill that would outlaw ethylene oxide in DuPage County neighborhoods

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is co-sponsoring a bill that would give local communities the right to outlaw the use of ethylene oxide in their neighborhoods.

Candidate Ives attacks Rep. Casten's predilection for 'politically motivated smear campaigns'

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 29, 2019

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives is warning voters that U.S. Rep. Sean Casten's (D-Downers Grove) joining forces with other Democrats to smear Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh with more sexual misconduct claims is just another example of who her potential opponent really is.

From North Cook News

Rep. Mazzochi appointed to Joint Advisory Council on Higher Education in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) has been named to the Joint Advisory Council on Higher Education in Illinois.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel speaks out against 'radical base' behind impeachment inquiry

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois Republican congressional candidate Ted Gradel points to U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville) as being at the center of the “power grab” that led to the impeachment inquiry filed against President Donald Trump.

From Will County Gazette

Former Notre Dame kicker Gradel announces Illinois Congresional run in 14th District

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Political newcomer and former Notre Dame All-American kicker Ted Gradel is the subject of a new underdog-themed video by legendary football coach Lou Holtz that helped officially launch Gradel's run for a seat in the 14th Congressional District.