Dupage Policy Journal

This week in Illinois history: Oct. 29-Nov.4

By Robert Hadley | Oct 14, 2018

Learn about a prominent Washington power couple, the still-standing building that hosted the state's second official capitol, and possibly the worst newspaper headline in history.

St. Charles Alderman, Wayne Township Trustee endorse Khouri for House seat

By Robert Hadley | Oct 10, 2018

Tonia Khouri, 49th District candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, has been endorsed by Rita Payleitner, St. Charles Ward 2 Alderman, and Wayne Township Trustee Mike Anastasio.

This week in Illinois history: Oct. 22-28

By Robert Hadley | Oct 8, 2018

Find out how barbed wire helped win the West, an Illinois governor reached out to Cuba, and the Marion prison saw a deadly attack, this week in Illinois history.

U.S. Rep. Roskam: Casten is a D.C. lobbyist

By Robert Hadley | Oct 8, 2018

A recent ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) reveals his opponent has served for several years as a Washington, D.C., lobbyist, despite running an outsider campaign.

Roskam urges Casten to return Pritzker dollars

By Robert Hadley | Oct 6, 2018

Amid recent fraud allegations against gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker (D), U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-IL) is challenging his opponent, Democrat Sean Casten, to return campaign donations from Pritzker.

Khouri endorsed by DuPage County State Attorney

By Robert Hadley | Sep 29, 2018

DuPage County State Attorney Bob Berlin recently endorsed Tonia Khouri for the Illinois House of Representatives.

Khouri earns West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda's endorsement

By Robert Hadley | Sep 25, 2018

West Chicago Mayor Ruben Pineda recently endorsed Republican House candidate Tonia Khouri for Illinois' 49th State House District seat.

This week in Illinois history: Sept. 24-30

By Robert Hadley | Sep 24, 2018

A rare Lincoln statue debuted, the first TV debate between presidents aired, and a product-tampering case captured the nation's attention this week in Illinois history.

This week in Illinois history: Oct. 8-14

By Robert Hadley | Sep 24, 2018

Learn about the first Illinois state fair, a historic fire that was immortalized in a song, and the first cellphone network.

Anti-fraud bill co-sponsored by Roskam advances to floor vote

By Robert Hadley | Sep 22, 2018

Illinois Rep. Peter Roskam’s co-sponsored bill aimed at reducing Medicare fraud has met Ways and Means Committee approval, placing it a step closer to a floor vote in the full House.

Roskam bill to grow Illinois manufacturing passes House, Senate

By Robert Hadley | Sep 22, 2018

Legislation U.S. Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) co-sponsored this year to end outdated tariffs on non-U.S. goods recently drew both House and Senate approval.

Khouri calls Villa 'out of touch' for failing to discuss property taxes, other issues

By Robert Hadley | Sep 19, 2018

Tonia Khouri, 49th District candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives, believes pension reform is key to lowering property taxes.

This week in Illinois history: Oct. 1-7

By Robert Hadley | Sep 17, 2018

This week in history, Abraham Lincoln was honored with a national cemetery, the oldest U.S. nursing school opened, and the state's first governor took office.

Casten working with Speaker Madigan to raise funds in Washington

By Robert Hadley | Sep 16, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s re-election campaign claims his opponent, Sean Casten, has struck an agreement with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to raise campaign funds for Casten in Washington, D.C.

Roskam ad exposes Casten's lobbying work

By Robert Hadley | Sep 14, 2018

Democrat Sean Casten has apparently lobbied members of Congress for tax incentives and subsidies on behalf of his company, according to a new campaign ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois).

Roskam praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

By Robert Hadley | Sep 14, 2018

Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) lauded the passage Wednesday of House Resolution 1911, a bill increasing U.S. diplomatic efforts to combat anti-Semitism.

Khouri says Democrats are deceiving voters in ad about education tax credit

By Robert Hadley | Sep 13, 2018

Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri took to social media to call out her Democratic rival, Karina Villa, for a “misleading” campaign ad.

Khouri claims Villa and Madigan are lying to voters about what they stand for

By Robert Hadley | Sep 7, 2018

Tonia Khouri believes a sea of change is needed in Springfield.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.