Dupage Policy Journal

No accountability, no money make college grant program a mistake, Ives says

By Hoang Tran | May 30, 2017

Illinois can't throw more money into the pit of college grants unless it ties a string to it, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) argued on Monday in decrying a bill that would create a new grant program for students who maintain a "B" average.

Seizure of budget bill proves Dems are blind to Illinoisans' woes, Ives argues

By Hoang Tran | May 29, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) admonished House Democrats on Sunday for usurping control of Senate Bill 9, a budget bill, saying doing so undermined bipartisan negotiations.

Delay, distraction won't solve Illinois' workers' comp woes, Nybo argues

By Hoang Tran | May 28, 2017

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Lombard) christened House Bill 2525 with a less-than flattering name during Senate debate on Friday.

Ives helps keep 'unprepared' students from getting college guarantee

By Hoang Tran | May 25, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) won her fight on Tuesday to stop a measure she feared would give college admission precedence to some unprepared students as well as allow non-citizens to steal university seats.

Ives rejects allowing undocumented students to be university trustees

By Hoang Tran | May 16, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) wants the House to do what the Senate couldn't regarding Senate Bill 598: Stop it in its tracks.

GOP rep chides chamber: Pick a revenue number and get budget going

By Hoang Tran | May 15, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) chastised the House for its lack of progress on a state budget estimate, calling it a failure of the chamber.

Ives calls on lawmakers to push out Mautino

By Hoang Tran | May 13, 2017

Auditor General Frank Mautino needs to be fired by the same people who hired him, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) told the House of Representatives.

Winger urges guidelines to keep school water sources safe

By Hoang Tran | May 10, 2017

Fearing another potentially dangerous water situation such as the one that forced Elgin district schools to close for three days, Rep. Christine Winger (R-Wood Dale) introduced a House resolution on Tuesday that would require guidelines be put in place on how schools handle water quality issues, especially during potential a contamination.

Breen argues abortion bill would cost lllinois $60 million

By Hoang Tran | Apr 27, 2017

House Bill 40 would cost Illinois taxpayers $60 million to support abortions should Roe v. Wade be overturned by the U.S. Supreme Court, Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) argued on the House floor on Tuesday.

Ives mocks bill: Want out of Illinois? It'll cost you

By Hoang Tran | Apr 25, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) took to the House floor on Monday to urge the state to erect a wall around its borders and grab back pension, education and other payments if anyone tries to leave.

State senators tout 'Taxpayer Bargain' budget plan

By Hoang Tran | Apr 19, 2017

State Sens. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) and Dan McConchie (R-Hawthorn Woods) have unveiled a Taxpayer Bargain budget plan they say calls for spending reductions, protections for elementary and secondary education, pension reform, restructuring and legislative accountability.

Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis

By Hoang Tran | Apr 10, 2017

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.

As O'Hare grows, so do health, environmental concerns

By Hoang Tran | Apr 9, 2017

A bipartisan bill to monitor and study the environmental and health effects of Chicago O’Hare Airport and its runways unanimously passed the Illinois House on Tuesday and is awaiting Senate reading.

Ives labels property tax relief bill a stunt, not a solution

By Hoang Tran | Apr 7, 2017

In a contentious House debate on Thursday, state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) called a bill introduced by state Rep. Michelle Mussman (D -Schaumburg) a political gimmick, comparing it to a failed initiative by former Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn.

Rauner grateful for House GOP support of pension reform bill

By Hoang Tran | Apr 2, 2017

Several Republican representatives will announce their support for a comprehensive pension reform bill that is meant to improve the pension problems in the state, including the pension crisis in Chicago, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said on Friday.

Measure would make municipal retirement money harder to get

By Hoang Tran | Mar 29, 2017

Elected officials in Illinois who work less than 1,000 hours a year would not qualify for the pension program under the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) if a bill proposed by Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) passes.

Fortner says Illinois exodus being ignored

By Hoang Tran | Mar 28, 2017

Rep. Mike Fortner (R-West Chicago) told fellow House members on Tuesday that the mass migration of residents out of Illinois needs more attention and discussion in the chamber.

Ives honors hero to homeless veterans

By Hoang Tran | Mar 22, 2017

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) took a moment out of a busy House floor debate recently to Robert Adams of Winfield, an Illinoisan who has helped hundreds of homeless veterans through his charitable work.

Ives: Chicago can be pilot program on minimum wage direction

By Hoang Tran | Mar 20, 2017

With many cities and states across the nation raising or considering raising their minimum wage, Rep. Jeanne Ives (R- Wheaton) wants Illinois to take a more measured approach.

Ives says U of I 'segregating' students by background, ignoring merit

By Hoang Tran | Dec 11, 2016

The University of Illinois has programs aimed at being inclusive for students, staff and people of all races, cultures and backgrounds, but, state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) said being inclusive does not necessarily mean being productive.