Dupage Policy Journal

Grant on newly drawn district maps: 'Politicians should not be picking their voters'

By John Suayan | Sep 4, 2021

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) offered criticism toward the Illinois House of Representatives’ passage of a newly-drawn district map bill.

Murphy: New laws to improve Illinois mobile home financial transparency, living conditions guarantee 'essential rights'

By John Suayan | Aug 21, 2021

New legislation sponsored by State Sen. Laura Murphy (D-Des Plaines) would usher in improvements to financial transparency and living conditions for Illinois mobile home owners.

In 'easy decision,' Timothy Christian Schools to comply with Illinois mask mandate

By John Suayan | Aug 15, 2021

The Elmhurst private school -- attended by the children of state House Speaker Chris Welch -- that had been barred from athletic competition and lost state recognition because of its refusal to adhere to state mask mandates has reversed its position.

DuPage County GOP opposes Pritzker mask order for schools

By John Suayan | Aug 8, 2021

The DuPage County GOP opposes Gov. J.B. Pritzker's mask mandate for all public and private schools and requiring vaccinations for state employees who work at congregate settings, such as veterans' homes or long-term care facilities, effective Oct. 4.

'Tough competitor': Downers Grove-born Morris's quest for Olympic gold ends in injury

By John Suayan | Aug 4, 2021

It was a painful misstep and a literal bad break for someone who has the eyes of the world on her.

Ellman bill ends prohibition of alcohol on trains

By John Suayan | Apr 9, 2021

It is no longer prohibited to consume alcohol on trains, per a new bill sponsored by state Sen. Laura Ellman (D-Naperville) that Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed into law on April 2.

COVID-19 forces postponement of inaugural Fourth of July event in Naperville

By John Suayan | Jun 20, 2020

Those looking forward to the first-ever Naperville Salute Fourth of July celebration will have to wait a year as COVID-19 concerns have forced its postponement.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County urges visitors to practice social distancing

By John Suayan | May 11, 2020

While preserves in DuPage County remain open to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County is urging visitors to practice social distancing.

From North Cook News

Republican congressional candidate Ives defends policy record

By John Suayan | 6 years ago

Republican congressional candidate Jeanne Ives denied claims from an ex-Illinois governor she is a fringe right-winger not to be taken seriously.