Dupage Policy Journal

This week in Illinois history: Nov. 26-Dec. 2

By Robert Hadley | Nov 12, 2018

Read about early airmail service, a pioneering nuclear reaction and the launch of the University of Illinois this week in Illinois history.

Costa Howard takes 48th District House seat, despite Breen's legislative record

By Robert Hadley | Nov 8, 2018

State Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) lost his race for a third term in the Illinois House of Representatives Tuesday night when Democrat Terra Costa Howard won by a 53-47 percent margin.

Casten defeats U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, architect of Trump tax cuts

By Robert Hadley | Nov 6, 2018

Incumbent Congressman Peter Roskam of Illinois’ 6th U.S. District lost Tuesday night to Democrat Sean Casten, a green energy entrepreneur with ties to House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago).

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

This week in Illinois history: Nov. 19-25

By Robert Hadley | Nov 6, 2018

This week in Illinois history, learn about Chicago's connection to the Ferris Wheel, the state's first treason trial and a doctor who pioneered rural medicine.

Casten's association with controversial entrepreneur one of many unsavory alliances, Roskam says

By Robert Hadley | Nov 3, 2018

An allegedly illegal vote-buying scheme hatched to support Sean Casten, a Democrat candidate for the 6th U.S. congressional seat, has been referred to the Department of Justice.

Family Research Council questions why Casten supports radical atheist Dan Savage

By Robert Hadley | Nov 3, 2018

The opponent of U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) in Tuesday’s election apparently supports controversial sex columnist Dan Savage, who once said he wished Republicans “were all (expletive) dead.”

New ad highlights Madigan's alleged pay-to-play scheme with legislators

By Robert Hadley | Nov 2, 2018

A new ad from the Get Illinois Right PAC details a “scheme” longtime House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) uses to keep his leadership role.

This week in Illinois history: Nov. 12-18

By Robert Hadley | Oct 30, 2018

This week in Illinois history, learn about young Ronald Reagan's first persuasive speech, how a microbiologist discovered a third form of life, and how the state led efforts to end voter suppression schemes.

Stella's beer parody ad triggers Facebook censors

By Robert Hadley | Oct 29, 2018

Nick Stella, the Republican candidate for the 11th U.S. Congressional District, had his Facebook page deactivated over an apparent case of copyright infringement.

Roskam speaks at opioid forum with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), a co-sponsor of opioid legislation, spoke at two events on Monday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, both aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.

Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times endorse Khouri for House or Representatives

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

Three major newspapers have endorsed Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri, who is running to represent the 49th District.

Khouri slams 'repulsive mailer,' calls on Villa to discuss relevant issues

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

Tonia Khouri, a Republican state House candidate in District 49, called out her Democrat opponent, Karina Villa, for allegedly spreading false statements against her.

This week in Illinois history: Nov. 5-11

By Robert Hadley | Oct 22, 2018

This week in history, learn where the mysterious white mask rebel groups came from, how anti-media violence was prevalent in the 19th century, and whether Chicago's mayor may have tipped a presidential election.

Casten silence 'deafening' after supporters allegedly vandalize Roskam yard signs

By Robert Hadley | Oct 21, 2018

Video evidence has surfaced allegedly showing a Sean Casten supporter destroying and removing a yard sign for U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.), according to a press release from Roskam’s campaign.

Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune endorse Roskam for Congress

By Robert Hadley | Oct 18, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, running for re-election for the 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2007, was recently endorsed by the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

Axios names 'Casten Mean Tweets' ad from Roskam campaign as Ad of the Week

By Robert Hadley | Oct 17, 2018

A recent digital ad from U.S. Rep Peter Roskam (R-IL) has earned the Ad of the Week designation from Axios, an international news website.

Congressional District 6 voters take Casten tweets to task in new Roskam ad

By Robert Hadley | Oct 16, 2018

A series of Sean Casten’s Tweets and debate statements face scrutiny in a new digital ad from the campaign of U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Ill.).

Roskam touts $300M in additional payroll taxes seen under Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

By Robert Hadley | Oct 15, 2018

Illinois Congressman Peter Roskam is touting the positive impact on wages and job growth under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), which he co-sponsored and helped to usher through the House Ways and Means Committee in November 2017.

This week in Illinois history: Oct. 15-21

By Robert Hadley | Oct 15, 2018

Learn how Illinois is the site of an ancient settlement, how Al Capone's conviction laid the groundwork for future organized crime cases, and how the "Galloping Ghost" earned his nickname.