Dupage Policy Journal

Owners of Enclave coworking space launch sister site in Downers Grove

By Juliette Fairley | Sep 1, 2021

After Robert Kellman and his wife began working from home in the Chicago suburbs with young kids, they quickly began seeking co-working space to get away but their options were limited.“In the city of Chicago, there are millions of coworking places,” Kellman told the DuPage Policy Journal.

Lisle resident hopes mayor can 'unify board of trustees as much as possible'

By Juliette Fairley | Apr 16, 2021

Although incumbent Christopher Pecak won the Lisle village mayoral race, he must work with two opponents, Steve Winz and Sara Sadat, who are members of the Lisle village board of trustees. Observers expect challenges.

Principal: 'Things have been going really well' at St. Luke with COVID re-opening plan

By Juliette Fairley | Dec 11, 2020

When a student arrives for school at St. Luke’s every morning, they immediately undergo a temperature check. If even a slight rise is detected, the child is sent home for parental monitoring as a safety precaution against COVID-19, according to St. Luke Parish School Principal Andrew DiMarco.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois receives failing grade for budgeting from Truth in Accounting

By Juliette Fairley | 4 years ago

Illinois received an 'F' from a nonpartisan accounting organization that measures state transparency and reliability in accounting practices

DuPage senators bullish on reopening plans, but schools remain biggest hurdle

By Juliette Fairley | Sep 1, 2020

Illinois state Sen. John Curran (R-Woodridge) says that DuPage County is in prime position to move forward with the state's reopening plans.

Rep. Grant: Pritzker's 'fair tax' equally unfair to state's wealthy and middle class

By Juliette Fairley | Aug 29, 2020

An Illinois state representative from DuPage County disagrees with the so-called “fair tax” proposal that would replace the state’s current flat income tax if approved by voters in November.

Parent slams Glen Ellyn district for closing schools, promoting pricey alternative

By Juliette Fairley | Aug 24, 2020

A father of three school-age children believes it is deeply unfair for Glen Ellyn School District 41 to cancel school in favor of remote learning due to COVID-19 while promoting monitored in-person classes for $1,000 a month at venues other than school buildings.

Parents circulate petition against Glen Ellyn District 41 limiting school day to 2.5 hours

By Juliette Fairley | Jul 20, 2020

When Jessie Ingoglia received word on July 10 that her child's elementary school would only be accepting students 2.5 hours due to the COVID-19 pandemic, she felt disheartened.

Glenbard North High School Parent: BLM YouTube video is 'indoctrinating our kids'

By Juliette Fairley | Jul 11, 2020

Concerned mother confronts District 87 superintendent

Parent: Glenbard School District 87 improperly supports Black Lives Matter

By Juliette Fairley | Jul 7, 2020

When Cedra Crenshaw got wind of Glenbard School District 87 accommodating transgender bathrooms last year, she immediately jumped into action, attending school board meetings in an attempt to bring awareness to the district that it should protect all students and not cater to only one group.

Naperville GOP chairman: Black Lives Matter infiltrators hate the U.S. Constitution

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 12, 2020

There are groups behind the Black Lives Matter (BLM) protests that hate the U.S. Constitution, according to Naperville GOP chairman Jim Ruhl.

Naperville GOP chairman calls Duckworth misinformed about Trump's threat to send military

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 12, 2020

Naperville's Republican chairman disagrees with Sen. Tammy Duckworth's (D-Ill.) apparent refusal to support the police and protect residents in her rejection of President Trump’s offer of assistance to curb looters in Chicago.

Former Burr Ridge mayor blasts Duckworth's criticism of Trump

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 10, 2020

Former Burr Ridge Mayor Mickey Straub blasted U.S. Sen. Tammy Duckworth’s opposition to President Trump’s offer of assistance to curb looters in Chicago as '‘anti-American'’ and ‘'shameful.''

Naperville GOP State Rep Wehrli won’t confirm he’s backing Trump in 2020

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 9, 2020

State Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) would not say Tuesday whether he would support President Donald Trump's 2020 re-election run.

Residents may move away if graduated income tax is voted in, says Illinois Chamber

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 6, 2020

Illinois Chamber: Small business job growth will stop if voters choose the graduated income tax

Graduated income tax is bad news for businesses, think tank researcher says

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 6, 2020

Illinois Policy: Graduated income tax is bad news for businesses

NFIB: Graduated income tax will leave Illinois businesses with less discretionary income

By Juliette Fairley | Jun 5, 2020

Graduated income tax puts will to tax in legislatures hand permanently, says NFIB state director

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois Health Department refutes complaints about its COVID-19 data

By Juliette Fairley | 5 years ago

A visit to the department's website on April 13, however, failed to yield data on deaths by zip code

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois has enough ventilators for COVID-19 patients, according to state's data

By Juliette Fairley | 5 years ago

If Gov. J.B. Pritzker gets the 4,000 ventilators he's requested, Illinois could end up with 2,280 more ventilators than it needs under worst-case scenario projections for the coronavirus crisis in Illinois, according to an analysis of recently released data from the state.