Dupage Policy Journal

Backlash fear prompted approval of 'stupidest' bill seeking pay parity, Breen contends

By Jireh Gibson | Jun 4, 2017

Calling it "one of the stupidest bills up to that point to come up in the General Assembly," Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) lashed out at supporters of House Bill 2462, arguing that they knew little about its potential effects.

Report shows economic impact of immigrants in Illinois' 6th congressional district

By Jireh Gibson | Feb 22, 2017

NEW YORK — New American Economy, a New York-based group that advocates for immigration reform, released a report Tuesday detailing the impact immigrants have on the economy, job creation and filling the skills gap nationwide and within Illinois' District 6.