Dupage Policy Journal

Republicans say Casten's comparison of Trump to Bin Laden is 'disqualifying'

By Robert Hadley | Sep 1, 2018

The Illinois Republican Party recently condemned U.S. House Democratic candidate Sean Casten’s comparison of President Trump to Osama Bin Laden, suggesting his statement might be grounds for dismissal.

Cut red tape, cut costs, Roskam committee says

By Robert Hadley | Aug 31, 2018

A Trump campaign promise has gained more attention after a mid-August congressional report on trimming Medicare red tape was released.

Khouri touts reform record as true 'new voice' for 49th House District

By Robert Hadley | Aug 30, 2018

Although Democrat Karina Villa, a candidate for Illinois’ 49th District House seat, has billed herself as “a fresh start” with “a new voice,” her Republican rival Tonia Khouri isn’t buying the campaign rhetoric.

Roskam honors McCain as patriot, servant, friend of America

By Robert Hadley | Aug 30, 2018

In the wake of U.S. Sen. John McCain’s death Saturday, U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) praised the Arizona Republican for both his military and senate achievements.

Roskam hails NAFTA reboot

By Robert Hadley | Aug 29, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) believes a Trump Administration renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) could help U.S. workers.

This week in Illinois history: Sept. 10-16

By Robert Hadley | Aug 27, 2018

Learn about historic floods and earthquakes, plus find out how Jennifer Hudson became an author in this week's Illinois history recap.

State House candidate Khouri hopes to repeat budget-trimming feat statewide

By Robert Hadley | Aug 21, 2018

DuPage County’s success at whittling down its bureaucracy is a lesson GOP candidate Tonia Khouri hopes to apply statewide.

This week in Illinois history: Sept. 3-9

By Robert Hadley | Aug 20, 2018

This week, read about a gangster's brush with the law, a racecar champ's opening victory and Oprah's national debut.

Roskam visit highlights stroke treatment advances at Northwestern Hospital

By Robert Hadley | Aug 19, 2018

During a visit that underscored the advances in stroke treatment at Northwestern Medicine’s Mobile Stroke Unit, Rep. Peter Roskam lauded the unit for its ability to save lives.

This week in Illinois history: Aug. 27-Sept. 2

By Robert Hadley | Aug 13, 2018

Learn about a riotous DNC, an underdog winning a presidential debate, and a bittersweet harness-racing victory this week in Illinois history.

Roskam touts digital marketing for small businesses at Google seminar

By Robert Hadley | Aug 11, 2018

A Google-hosted digital marketing seminar at Elements of Water Street in Naperville drew dozens of Chicago-area businesses, as well as special guest U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL).

From Prairie State Wire

Moving survey shows outmigration up in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Illinois ranks fourth nationwide in terms of outmigration, according to recent data from Stevens Worldwide Van Lines.

Roskam leads 6th District fundraising against Democrat challenger Casten

By Robert Hadley | Aug 1, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) has taken the lead in fundraising in his district, with almost $1 million raised during the second quarter for the upcoming election.

From Prairie State Wire

5 GOP House candidates to discuss 'infiltrating the Springfield Machine'

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Five Republican candidates who will be on November’s ballots in districts across Illinois will hold a press conference at 4:30 p.m. Thursday to answer the question “What Happens When Conservative Reformers Infiltrate the Springfield Machine?”

Roskam's committee work advances lower-cost health care alternatives

By Robert Hadley | Jul 14, 2018

President Trump’s campaign promise regarding health care just took a step forward thanks to the work of Congressman Peter Roskam's (R-IL) role on the House Ways and Means Committee.

Roskam pushes congressional colleagues to confirm Kavanaugh to SCOTUS

By Robert Hadley | Jul 13, 2018

The recent announcement that President Donald Trump had nominated Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court drew praise from Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) as a step toward placing judicial focus on the U.S. Constitution.

Roskam's Israel protection bill gains committee approval

By Robert Hadley | Jun 29, 2018

In the face of mounting international pressure to penalize Israel by boycotting companies that do business there, a bill co-sponsored by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) that would prevent such actions was authorized Thursday by the House Foreign Affairs Committee.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Roskam touts benefits of Trump tax cut for Illinois

By Robert Hadley | Jun 28, 2018

For evidence of whether President Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act is helping everyday citizens of Illinois’ Sixth District, one need only to look at recent testimony on Capitol Hill.

Roskam's animal abuse amendment passes as part of 2018 farm bill

By Robert Hadley | Jun 27, 2018

An amendment prohibiting animal abuse — one championed by U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-IL) — passed the House of Representatives as part of the 2018 Agriculture and Nutrition Act, otherwise known as the Farm Bill.