Dupage Policy Journal

Amisha Patel donates $200 to Friends of Jay Travis

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2017

Amisha Patel, (4948 N. Troy, Unit 2, Chicago), donated $200 to Chicago's Friends of Jay Travis on Jan. 4, 2016.

Stephanie Linares donates $225.81 to Chicago Young Republicans

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2017

Stephanie Linares, (1833 N. Hudson Ave., Chicago), donated $225.81 to Chicago's Chicago Young Republicans on Jan. 3, 2016.

Rauner taps Munger as deputy governor to leverage her versatile skillset

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 3, 2017

Chosen for her extensive business, government and human services experience, former Illinois Comptroller Leslie Munger was named deputy governor today by Gov. Bruce Rauner in order to support conquering the state’s financial ordeals.

West Chicago Development Committee reviews consultants for the Central Main Street plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 3, 2017

West Chicago Development Committee reviews consultants for the Central Main Street plan at a recent meeting.

Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals conducts hearing for temporary city parking lot

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 3, 2017

Batavia Plan Commission & Zoning Board of Appeals conducts hearing for temporary city parking lot at its meeting this week.

Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission holds hearings on off-street parking variances

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 3, 2017

PlaNaperville Planning and Zoning Commission holds hearings on off-street parking variances during its meeting this week.

St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission discusses 2017 Curbie Awards

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 3, 2017

St. Charles Corridor Improvement Commission discusses 2017 Curbie Awards at its meeting this week.

Attorney General asks court to cut off state employee paychecks

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 3, 2017

State Attorney General Lisa Madigan filed a motion yesterday asking the court to dissolve the preliminary injunction that ordered state worker paychecks to continue while the Illinois budget was at an impasse.

Taxpayers' Federation weighs in on budget compromise discussion

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 3, 2017

A potential solution in Illinois’ long-running and often contentious budget impasse may finally be in sight.

Rauner cites ‘moral obligation’ to attain better future

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 3, 2017

Following Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recent State of the State address in Springfield, major news organizations observed the highlights and takeaways as he reiterated remarks on continuing budget gridlock while simultaneously calling for compromise and reform.

Critics say 'House of Madigan' continues to play by own rules

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 3, 2017

Several Illinois legislators have responded to the House’s latest capitulation to longtime Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), decrying the body’s utter lack of independence or apparent motivation to value representation of home jurisdictions over the speaker’s sway.

Aurora Tea Party coordinator says tax hike would ‘punish’ Illinoisans for living here

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 2, 2017

Illinois Senate leaders are reportedly still negotiating the proposed budget plan that would raise the personal income tax rate to at least 4.95 percent.

Naperville supervisor Ossyra seeks re-election

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 2, 2017

In all her years, not much has compared to her unwavering desire to continue in her service to the people of Naperville.

Joe Kenny donates $200 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2017

Joe Kenny, (1605 Holly, Darien), donated $200 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 13, 2016.

Michael McClain donates $250 to Friends of Mary E. Flowers

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 2, 2017

Michael McClain, (1300 Tuscany Drive, Quincy), donated $250 to Chicago's Friends of Mary E. Flowers on Jan. 27, 2016.

High property taxes a multilayered problem in Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 2, 2017

Property owners in Illinois are the hardest hit in the nation when it comes to taxes. And the property tax burden coupled with falling home values is crippling homeowners and leading many Illinois families to deduce that buying a home in Illinois just isn’t worth it.

Girls' field hockey, adult and tot soccer starting soon in Glen Ellyn

By Brent Zell | Feb 2, 2017

A clinic for girls' field hockey will start in early February for the Glen Ellyn Park District, according to the district's website.

Ives backs no-tax alternative to Senate 'Grand Bargain'

By Karen Kidd | Feb 2, 2017

With the so-called 'Grand Bargain' compromise budget deal expected on the Senate floor next week, an Illinois House representative from Wheaton says it's harder to get people to understand an alternative proposal than it is to get it to the House floor.

Think tank, state reps propose Budget Solutions 2018 plan to close $7.1 billion deficit

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 1, 2017

The Illinois Policy Institute is proposing a budget conservative group leaders contend would put an end to the state’s nearly two-year impasse, closing a $7.1 billion deficit without adding any new taxes.