Dupage Policy Journal

Roskam's bid to curtail IRS' abuse of wrongful asset seizures gains traction in Congress

By Robert Hadley | Jun 24, 2018

Three out of four taxpayers are due refunds from the IRS for wrongful asset seizures – but only 16 percent are ever refunded, according to testimony delivered during a hearing chaired by U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL), a member of the House Ways and Means Oversight Subcommittee.

Roskam honors 6th district resident promoted to command U.N. security forces in Korea's DMZ

By Robert Hadley | Jun 24, 2018

An Illinois resident from the 6th District, who recently assumed command of U.N. security forces in the Korea Peninsula, was honored before the U.S. House of Representatives, according to a press release from Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL).

House approves Roskam's bill to restrict opioid abuse among seniors

By Robert Hadley | Jun 23, 2018

A bill designed to restrict opioid abuse, introduced in May by Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL), recently passed unanimously in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Roskam says canceled Boeing deal with Iran will keep weapons out of Syria

By Robert Hadley | Jun 20, 2018

Although Boeing was prohibited from completing the sale of $20 billion worth of aircraft to Iran once President Donald Trump canceled his predecessor’s nuclear accord with the nation, criticism from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) may have delayed completion of the deal for the past two years.

Roskam urges Sessions to rethink zero-tolerance policy forcing separation of immigrant families

By Robert Hadley | Jun 19, 2018

In a break with current GOP leadership, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) is pushing for a change in immigration policy that has left parents separated from their children.

Roskam slams potential plans to pardon Blagojevich

By Robert Hadley | Jun 13, 2018

Although President Donald Trump publicly toyed with the idea of pardoning two of his former “The Apprentice” TV show contestants, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) issued an objection to commuting former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich’s prison sentence.

November House races, taxes questions settled by voters

By Robert Hadley | Mar 21, 2018

Tuesday's election helped determine which Republicans and Democrats will be squaring off in five House races come November and also settled ballot questions on raising property taxes or issuing bonds in several districts.

Teacher compensation still under fire after West Chicago schools avoid strike

By Robert Hadley | Feb 21, 2018

Although last-minute wranglings with the school board have averted a strike for some 140 teachers represented by the West Chicago High School Teachers Association, the scrutiny surrounding the talks has raised serious questions about how teachers’ pay and benefits are calculated.

Clock is ticking to apply for Lombard's Youth Leadership Program

By Robert Hadley | Dec 20, 2017

Civic-minded high school students in the Lombard area are invited to apply for a slot in the 2018 Youth Leadership Program sponsored by the Village of Lombard.

Roskam optimistic about property tax deduction surving reconciled tax bill

By Robert Hadley | Dec 20, 2017

During Monday’s episode of Chicago’s Morning Answer on AM 560, hosts Dan Proft and Amy Jacobson discussed whether Robert Mueller's investigation into the Trump campaign’s alleged Russian collusion had been conducted impartially.

Hultgren leads cheers for Batavia Bulldogs football team on House floor

By Robert Hadley | Dec 18, 2017

The Batavia High School Bulldogs wrapped up their 13-1 football season with an overtime victory that won the state Class 7A championship and congratulations from U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL).

Despite football loss, East Aurora High wins as flagship of area development

By Robert Hadley | Dec 17, 2017

Although it may have lost 47-0 against West Aurora High School on Sept. 8, there was still a victory of sorts for East Aurora High School, as the longstanding rivalry played out as the first game in a newly constructed, $7 million stadium.

West Chicago job seekers offered professonial career assistance

By Robert Hadley | Nov 2, 2017

Young adults in West Chicago can learn practical ways to launch a successful professional career from Make Your Way (MYWay), a program sponsored by the DuPage County Workforce Development Division, according to a press release.

Working in tandem, Wheaton and feds making bicycling safer

By Robert Hadley | Nov 1, 2017

A federal grant is helping Wheaton put up more than 750 signs pointing out safe bike routes and directions, according to a press release.

DuPage County taking water-quality grant applications

By Robert Hadley | Nov 1, 2017

A grant program to help fund water-quality improvement projects in DuPage County is accepting applications until Jan. 12, according to a press release from the county’s Stormwater Management Committee.

Permanent tax hike in Naperville described as 'unsustainable'

By Robert Hadley | Sep 21, 2017

Echoing a move made by many other cash-strapped communities, Naperville is weighing whether to make permanent a temporary tax hike set to expire at year’s end, a proposal that has triggered criticism from some quarters.