Dupage Policy Journal

Winz's scandal-plagued bid for Lisle mayor falls short

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 7, 2021

Lisle mayoral candidate Stephen A. Winz failed in his bid for mayor after several incidents in his past came to light during his campaign.

Glen Ellyn encourages students, staff to participate in COVID-19 surveillance

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 6, 2021

Glen Ellyn School District 41 is encouraging children and staff to return saliva samples for COVID-19 testing by having classrooms compete to adopt a turtle.

Lombard couple avoids Pritzker lockdown with COVID-19-style ‘Pimp My Ride’

By Kyla Asbury | Dec 31, 2020

A Lombard couple has turned their van into a dining room so they can continue to support local dining establishments while sticking to COVID-19 guidelines.

'It’s an unrealistic expectation by the IHSA' says East St. Charleston coach and school won't go against IDPH recommendations

By Kyla Asbury | Nov 14, 2020

The varsity basketball team will not go against the recommendations by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) regarding playing basketball this season.

Ives: State officials should be on the side of local businesses

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 27, 2020

Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives joined a local business roundtable last week featuring DuPage County business owners who are concerned with Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s executive orders they say are limiting their businesses.

Renehan isn't fit for chairmanship position, community member says

By Kyla Asbury | Sep 15, 2020

Earlier this year when DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin announced his intentions to appoint a fellow Republican to the county's health and human services committee, several Democrats alleged Cronin passed over a female for the job due to her gender and politics.

Ives advocates for additional resources for families of students

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 5, 2020

Illinois congressional candidate Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) has proposed a tax policy that would provide additional resources to help families support their children's educational needs in an unprecedented school year due to COVID-19.

Ives slams Afzal, Casten for failing to hold Illinois Democratic party members accountable

By Kyla Asbury | Aug 4, 2020

Republican Congressional candidate Jeanne Ives spoke out against extremism in the Democratic Party in DuPage County, saying members of the party should be holding their own accountable for their actions.

Afzal issues apology for laughing at video of police officer's assault

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 27, 2020

DuPage County Board candidate Hadiya Afzal has issued an apology for sharing on Twitter a video of the assault of an poli​ce officer during a riot, which she said made her laugh during repeated viewings.

Naperville PD: Alleged racial incident at Buffalo Wild Wings a hoax caused by employee who admits to starting 'a tornado'

By Kyla Asbury | Jul 8, 2020

An alleged racial incident at an Illinois Buffalo Wild Wings last fall was a hoax caused by a server at the restaurant who gloated as she quit that she had "started a tornado," according to interviews conducted by the Naperville Police Department.

Mazzochi says Illinoisans don't agree with Pritzker's rules

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 8, 2020

House Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) says Gov J.B. Pritzker's emergency rules are unilateral threats and were not put through the proper channels before being implemented.

Christian Frazee, of Lombard, arrested for alleged attempted terrorism

By Kyla Asbury | Jun 2, 2020

The state has charged Christian Frazee, 25, of Lombard, for allegedly approaching police vehicles with a Molotov cocktail, lighters, and a bat, DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin said.

Factory reopens after shutting down to clean due to coronavirus

By Kyla Asbury | Apr 9, 2020

A West Chicago factory has reopened after a third employee tested positive for COVID-19, according to a press release by the company.

Mazzochi wants property tax relief for Illinoisians, criticizes Democrats for inaction

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 31, 2020

State Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) wants property tax relief for her constituents and urged Democrats to help Republicans in passing tax relief bills.

Oberweis disappointed in Pritzker's budget

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 29, 2020

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove) said that, while giving Pritzker an A+ for optimism during his budget address last week, realism made for a completely different story.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican lawmakers disappointed in governor's budget proposal

By Kyla Asbury | 4 years ago

Illinois Republicans were disappointed after hearing Gov. J.B. Pritzker's budget proposal last week

From Prairie State Wire

Bipartisan group of lawmakers, fair-mapping advocates speak out against gerrymandering

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

A bipartisan group of legislators and policy watchdogs met Thursday to discuss their commitment to bringing fair district mapping to state and local politics throughout Illinois.

Wehrli questions inspector generals on ethics procedures

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 11, 2020

Illinois state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) had no shortage of questions for a panel of executive inspector generals appearing last week in front of the Senate House Joint Commission on Ethics and Lobbying Reform.

From Prairie State Wire

Republican leaders would have liked more from Pritzker's speech, but will run with 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | 5 years ago

While House and Senate Republicans were critical of many aspects of Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address on Wednesday, most remain hopeful that he was sincere about bringing about a spirit of bipartisan collaboration.

House GOP Leader Durkin encouraged by Pritzker's emphasis on a 'spirit of collaboration'

By Kyla Asbury | Feb 1, 2020

Illinois House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) remains hopeful about the new legislative session after Gov. J.B. Pritzker emphasized a bipartisan culture in his State of the State address last Wednesday.