Dupage Policy Journal

Former GOP candidate Kinzler calls for special election to replace indicted Cullerton

By Robert Hadley | Aug 16, 2019

The news earlier this month that state Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Villa Park) had been indicted on fraud and embezzlement charges has raised familiar questions about ethics in Illinois politics.

From West Cook News

Rep. Durkin's summer reading challenge aims to reverse 'summer slide'

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is hoping to combat the learning loss known as “summer slide” with an innovative reading program for children.

From South Cook News

Coffee & Conversation session with Mayor Joe Marchese, Sen. John Curran, Rep. Jim Durkin set for July 10

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A Coffee & Conversation session with Darien Mayor Joe Marchese and two members of the state legislature is scheduled at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.

Parents lobby to save Invest in Kids program

By Robert Hadley | May 24, 2019

A cut in Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed budget that threatens private school access to thousands of Illinois children may be scuttled if a bipartisan rescue bill passes the legislature.

Wheaton GOP activist pans Sanguinetti's congressional run

By Robert Hadley | Apr 26, 2019

After calling 6th District Republican candidate for the U.S. House Evelyn Sanguinetti an "empty suit" with "no legislative accomplishments" in a scathing Facebook post, Wheaton activist Gregg Slapak clarified why the former Lt. Gov. merited his disapproval.

Naperville school employee quits union based on principle, calling it 'unsustainable' and 'wrong'

By Robert Hadley | Mar 15, 2019

Although one school employee who recently opted out of the Naperville Unit Education Agreement supports public-sector unions, she said the premise of collective bargaining for government workers is problematic.

School board candidate Buttimer welcomes left-wing support; liberal group calls for voter action

By Robert Hadley | Mar 14, 2019

Despite the supposed non-partisan nature of school board elections, two entities with ties to liberal political values have thrown their support behind candidates in the race for District 41 school board.

Support builds for bill to change mental-health instruction in Illinois schools

By Robert Hadley | Mar 8, 2019

A Democratic bill that would mandate changes to the way mental health is taught in Illinois has attracted nine co-sponsors and is poised for a third reading in the General Assembly.

Oberweis considering U.S. House run

By Robert Hadley | Feb 19, 2019

State Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) recently announced in a statement he is "exploring a bid" for the 2020 Republican nomination in for the 14th District U.S. House seat.

This week in Illinois history: Jan. 14 to 20

By Robert Hadley | Jan 1, 2019

Learn about how an Illinois cartoonist made kids eat spinach, how a father and son served as governors in different centuries and how a radio pioneer left the industry for audiobooks, this week in Illinois history.

This week in Illinois history: Jan. 7-13

By Robert Hadley | Dec 27, 2018

A fire obliterates a venue, Adlai Stevenson becomes governor and the state's first black secretary of state takes office.

Hirsmans' ties to teachers union concerns some community members

By Robert Hadley | Dec 21, 2018

Although District 86 school board member Kathleen Hirsman has boasted of her experience negotiating with unions, questions are now being raised about whether campaign contributions from the teachers union may have compromised her position.

Local group accuses District 86 school board of 'scare tactics'

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2018

A local group is calling out the Hinsdale Township High School District 86 School Board after it threatened to cut popular student activities in the wake of voters’ Nov. 6 rejection of a bond issue.

This week in Illinois history: Dec. 31-Jan. 6

By Robert Hadley | Dec 17, 2018

Learn about the University of Illinois' third Rose Bowl victory, the history of the IC Railroad station and the state's concealed carry law this week in Illinois history.

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | Dec 16, 2018

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

Ives predicts rise in Geneva property taxes to meet teacher demands

By Robert Hadley | Dec 14, 2018

State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R- Wheaton) says the Geneva school board is keeping mum about the new teacher contract that ended a recent strike, and she believes that is a strong indication the agreement favors the teachers rather than taxpayers.

This week in Illinois history: Dec. 24-30

By Robert Hadley | Dec 11, 2018

Learn about the invention of an icon, the field trip to a meat-packing plant and the invention of the dishwasher, all this week in Illinois history.

This week in Illinois history: Dec. 17-23

By Robert Hadley | Dec 4, 2018

This week in Illinois history, learn about the second great Chicago fire, a scandal that tainted a governor's legacy and the first interscholastic Illinois high school basketball game.

This week in Illinois history: Dec. 10-16

By Robert Hadley | Nov 27, 2018

Learn about a particle physics lab in Illinois, how a poet laureate encouraged literacy and how a journalist fought corruption this week in Illinois history.

This week in Illinois History: Dec. 3-9

By Robert Hadley | Nov 19, 2018

This week in Illinois history: Dec. 3-9: The United States gained Illinois as its 21st state. Named after a “tribe of superior men” in Algonquin Indian language, Illinois originally had only a handful of counties, rather than the 102 it boasts today