Dupage Policy Journal

Dust settles, Wayne Township highways chief emerges among DuPage victors

By Tabitha Fleming | Apr 5, 2017

After voters cast their ballots to elect the leaders of Wayne Township, Elgin Township and the villages of Roselle, Hinsdale and Glen Ellyn Village, victors in those races slowly emerged.

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Winfield trustee bows out with thanks to supporters

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 19, 2017

Mary Ann Manna, a Winfield Township trustee for the last eight years, sent a message of thanks to her supporters after her loss in the primary election recently.

Guglielmi saves best for first

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 12, 2017

Mike Guglielmi says he plans to put everything he has into his first political position, and he wants Winfield Township voters to know he's grateful for the chance to do so.

Illinois population dropping sharply

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

Illinois faces continued economic downturn, think tank reports

By Tabitha Fleming | Mar 1, 2017

Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

Sources say Nybo supports budget deal

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 28, 2017

State Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) is expected to vote in favor of a new budget deal for the state, which has been dubbed the “grand bargain.”

Willowbrook sales tax increased to 7 percent on Jan. 1

By Tabitha Fleming | Feb 19, 2017

Willowbrook raised its sales tax for the business district at the start of 2017, along with 19 other local government entities throughout the state of Illinois.

Ramey calls out McManamon for 'almost abusive' behavior

By Tabitha Fleming | Jan 29, 2017

Randy Ramey, a Republican seeking election as Wayne Township supervisor, has publicly called for citizens to take a stand against what he calls “almost abusive,” campaign activities by incumbent Wayne Township Highway Commissioner Martin McManamon.