Dupage Policy Journal

Lightfoot plan a win for suburbs at Chicago taxpayers' expense, candidate Ives says

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 29, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is warning Chicago bureaucrats that the city's loss can be DuPage County’s gain.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois property taxes continue to stifle housing market, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Housing sales in Illinois continue to lag below the national average as the state's rising property taxes have all but crippled the market.

Ives not surprised that Exelon, ComEd, Madigan are key figures in federal corruption probe

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 24, 2019

Jeanne Ives is not surprised to hear that Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) may be at the heart of a widening public corruption probe centered on Commonwealth Edison's lobbying practices.

Wheaton business owner Evans announces candidacy in 14th Congressional District

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2019

With a message that states “It’s time for something new,” Warrenville small business owner Jerry Evans has officially launched his U.S. Congressional campaign in the 14th District against Democratic incumbent Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville).

Congressional candidate Ives suggests 2016 Exelon bailout part of ongoing federal investigation

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2019

Sixth Congressional District candidate Jeanne Ives argues that Illinois taxpayers don’t need a sweeping federal investigation, even one where longtime House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is rumored to be one of the targets, to tell them something they already know.

From Kendall County Times

Florida Sen. Rubio coming to Illinois Friday for Oberweis congressional fundraiser

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is slated to welcome U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Florida) on Friday for a fundraiser as part of his 14th Congressional District run against U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-Naperville).

U.S. Rep. Crenshaw endorses Ives in her 6th District run to unseat Casten

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas) is offering voters another reason for supporting Jeanne Ives in her run against incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) in Illinois’ 6th Congressional District.

Rep. Grant holds property tax seminar for DuPage County residents

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) welcomed scores of residents from her 42nd District to a recent property tax seminar at the Wheaton Library.

Rep. Mazzochi earns Friend of Infrastructure Award from TFIC

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 21, 2019

The Transportation For Illinois Coalition (TFIC) has awarded state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) with its Friend of Infrastructure Award.

From Will County Gazette

Congressional candidate Gradel proving to be a tenacious campaign fundraiser in 14th District race

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois Republican Congressional candidate Ted Gradel recently announced that his 14th District campaign raised $263,854 in the third quarter, positioning him as the field's top GOP candidate in terms of fundraising from individual donors.

Congressional candidate Ives responds to 6th District opponent Casten’s slur of another U.S. Rep.

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 18, 2019

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) was not surprised to see U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) resort to personal attacks in his recent spat with U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas).

From Prairie State Wire

Unredacted Sandoval warrant reveals 'a crime ring masquerading as a political party,' ILGOP chairman says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

The Illinois Republican Party points to the recent raid on the home and offices of longtime state Sen. Martin Sandoval (D-Chicago) as an illustration of just how far the state's Democrats are willing to go to impose their will.

From Prairie State Wire

New Planned Parenthood mega-clinic 'preying on pregnant women in Illinois and Missouri,' group says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

With regard to Planned Parenthood's behemoth abortion facility that was built in secrecy near the southern Illinois-Missouri state line, leaders at the Thomas More Society insist they’ve seen this kind of thing before.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis seeking submissions for 'Wall of Honor' Veterans Day tribute

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is counting on constituents to take part in his Veteran’s Day tribute to armed forces veterans.

Rep. Grant climbs on board movement to ban red-light cameras in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has joined forces with a growing number of legislators hoping to outlaw the use of red-light cameras across the state.

Ives' prolific campaign fundraising may have prompted Sanguinetti's abrupt departure from 6th District race

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Republican candidate Jeanne Ives has had little public reaction to former Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti’s abrupt decision to end her 6th Congressional District campaign just five-months before the two were slated to face off in the GOP primary.

Rep. Wehrli calls for investigation into Chief Justice Burke's apparent conflicts of interest

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) is demanding that the wife of federally indicted Chicago Ald. Ed Burke step aside from her Supreme Court Justice responsibilities in cases where her family received a financial benefit from any of the individuals involved.

Rep. Mazzochi calls for 'more action, less evasion' around ethylene oxide policies

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 14, 2019

Illinois state Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) recently traveled to Chicago to deliver the same message she’s been hammering home in Springfield.

6th Congressional District candidate Kinzler condemns 'dirty politics'

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 13, 2019

As a 6th Congressional District candidate vying in the Republican primary for the right to face incumbent U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove), Jay Kinzler of Glen Ellyn wants to see the race remain about the issues.

Former Burr Ridge mayor has 'complete faith in' candidate Ives' charge against opponent Sanguinetti

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 12, 2019

Former Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub looks at what is happening to candidate Jeanne Ives in her Republican primary run for the U.S. House seat in the 6th Congressional District and is instantly reminded of why he’s chosen to put some distance between himself and the world of Illinois politics.