Dupage Policy Journal

Hois: Timelines for return to normal operations 'would be helpful to all Illinoisans'

By Glenn Minnis | May 1, 2020

Laura Hois feels for all the small business owners left feeling as if they’re being victimized a second time by Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s restrictions.

House candidate Camerer strives to provide a voice for local businesses in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | May 1, 2020

Illinois House candidate Dr. Michael Camerer (R-Bartlett) was not altogether surprised by Gov. J.B. Pritzker's decision to extend the statewide stay-at-home order through the month of May as a way of fighting the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints makes a data-backed argument about why Illinoisans 'can and must get back to work'

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

When Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed off on the stay-at-home order that essentially shut off Illinois' economy five weeks ago, few could argue with his reasoning. Now, though, a government watchdog group claims the current reality warrants opening the state back up.

From SE Illinois News

Rep. Bailey takes legal action against Pritzker's stay-at-home extension

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Rep. Darren Bailey (R-Xenia) has achieved a small victory in his lawsuit challenging Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s extension to the COVID-19 stay-at-home order through the month of May.

GOP candidate Camerer seeks to cure what ails Illinois government

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2020

State House candidate Dr. Michael Camerer (R-Bartlett) feels that his experiences as a healer are just what the people of Illinois' 45th District need most right now.

Congressional candidate Ives says state can reopen economy and still protect those at risk

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 23, 2020

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is imploring Gov. J.B. Pritzker to follow the research when it comes to where the state economy should go from here.

From Kendall County Times

Sen. Oberweis advocating for 'gig' workers shut out of unemployment benefits

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (D-Sugar Grove) does not want to see some of the people he believes have been most hurt by the COVID-19 outbreak victimized all over again.

GOP candidate Hois urges state government to work with local businesses

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 22, 2020

Eighty-first District candidate for state representative Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) looks at a new Coronavirus Small Business Survey by WalletHub that finds just over a third of all small businesses across the country say they can survive beyond three months in the current climate as another example of how government could be doing more.

Bensenville's Two Chefs Cafe gives away 500 Easter meals to families in need

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 21, 2020

Owners of the Two Chefs Café and Catering felt more compelled than ever this year to continue their tradition of serving Easter meals to those in need.

Itasca Holiday Inn ruled out by IEMA as a first-responders recovery site

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 21, 2020

Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) officials have decided against using the former Holiday Inn hotel in Itasca as a site to house first responders battling the coronavirus.

Ives: Constituents should be asking leaders 'every day what it will take to get back working'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 20, 2020

Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is elated to see state lawmakers finally take a different stance for their constituents in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus.

Hois: Lowering taxes, restraint on spending will help state overcome coronavirus effects

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 20, 2020

Republican House candidate Laura Hois worries about the lasting effects of the coronavirus on the state of Illinois.

Grant warns about numerous coronavirus scams, urges residents to be on high alert

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 16, 2020

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is warning Illinois residents about a flood of coronavirus scams that have crept to the surface as the number of government programs designed to help struggling Illinoisans continue to rise.

From Kendall County Times

Oberweis says it's time to think about jumpstarting economy once it's reopened

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) is pushing for everyone to keep focusing on the big picture in the ongoing battle against the coronavirus.

Grant says Pritzker is 'just doing things as if this huge unfunding of liabilities' doesn't exist

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2020

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is desperately hoping the state can get back to some level of normalcy sometime over the next several weeks.

Laura Hois: 'Fair maps is a critical first step to ending corruption in Springfield'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 14, 2020

Laura Hois sees herself as being part of the ultimate change in Springfield.

From Kendall County Times

Oberweis says recovering from COVID-19 'will be long and difficult,' leaders needed with economic understanding

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) views his vast business experience as just what’s needed in Springfield as the state seeks to battle back from the crippling affects the coronavirus crisis.

Ives says Casten should be concerned about health of people, stop attacking her

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2020

Jeanne Ives thinks there’s a good reason why U.S. Rep. Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove) has continued to focus on attacking her with everything that’s now going on in the world.

Hois is confident state will rebound if lawmakers stay out of the way

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 11, 2020

Republican House candidate Laura Hois (R-Downers Grove) knows she’s made for crisis times like these in Springfield only made worse by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

From Kendall County Times

Oberweis says focus should be on saving lives during pandemic

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

With all the upheaval brought on by the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, veteran Illinois state Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) stresses there can be only one priority.