June, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Nybo rues reversal of some charter school panel authority

By Zachary Lewis | Jun 4, 2017

Sen. Chris Nybo (R-Elmhurst) did his best at the end of the spring legislative session to stop a bill that prevents the State Charter School Commission from reversing a school's board decision on charter licensing.

Breen blames 'petty' partisanship for move to restrict Medicaid managed care

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 4, 2017

Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) described Monday's passage of Senate Bill 1446 as a hypocritical move by Democrats to make it harder for Gov. Bruce Rauner to use managed care systems for some Medicaid recipients.

Bellock posts favorite poem to honor fallen U.S. soldiers

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 4, 2017

Rep. Patti Bellock (R-Hinsdale) marked Memorial Day with a message of thanks and remembrance for America’s fallen service members.

Backlash fear prompted approval of 'stupidest' bill seeking pay parity, Breen contends

By Jireh Gibson | Jun 4, 2017

Calling it "one of the stupidest bills up to that point to come up in the General Assembly," Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) lashed out at supporters of House Bill 2462, arguing that they knew little about its potential effects.

Downers Grove offers free health, safety event -- fun included

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 3, 2017

Rep. David Olsen (R-Downers Grove) is joining Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) and Senate Minority Leader Christine Radongo (R-Lemont) to present the 2017 Health & Safety Expo, a free event in Downers Grove on Saturday.

Village of Winfield Riverwalk Committee met February 20.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jun 3, 2017

Village of Winfield Riverwalk Committee met at 7:05 p.m. Monday, Feb. 20.

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Planning Session met February 28

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jun 3, 2017

Forest Preserve District of DuPage County Planning Session met Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Schaumburg Township Board of Trustees met February 22.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jun 3, 2017

Schaumburg Township Board of Trustees met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Schaumburg Township Budget Committee met Feb. 22.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jun 3, 2017

Schaumburg Township Budget Committee met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 22.

Township of Schaumburg Mental Health Planning Committee met Feb. 28.

By Noddy A. Fernandez | Jun 3, 2017

Township of Schaumburg Mental Health Planning Committee met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28.

Charleston legislator targeted by vandalism; union connection suspected

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 2, 2017

Rep. Reggie Phillips (R-Charleston) is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to the capture of vandals who raided one of his senior-assisted living construction worksites and damaged valuable equipment.