May, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Stava-Murray co-sponsors Reproductive Health Act

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2019

Freshman Democratic lawmaker Anne Stava-Murray (Naperville) is one of several female legislators to have signed on in support of abortion legislation that critics claim will make Illinois the “abortion capital of the country.”

Mazzochi says new tax graduated income structure is a 'lie'

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Deanne Mazzochi (R-Elmhurst) said because the rates in the graduated income tax proposal aren't fixed, everyone will eventually pay more taxes.

Karina Villa co-sponsors bill nonprofit says will make state 'abortion capital of America'

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2019

After running a 2018 campaign where she avoided taking an official stance on the issue of abortion, state Rep. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) has emerged as one of the co-sponsors of legislation critics say will turn Illinois into the "abortion capital" of the country.

Wehrli says graduated income tax is 'kicking the can down the road'

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) asked House members to vote no on a constitutional amendment that would change the income tax structure in Illinois from a flat tax to a graduated tax.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2243

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2243 passed the state Senate on May 31.

CITY OF WARRENVILLE: IL Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics IL

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

On Sunday, June 2, at 8:30 a.m., Warrenville police officers will run the Special Olympics Illinois Flame of Hope torch from the corner of IL RT 59 and Batavia Road (Warrenville Commons parking lot) to the Richard Volkmer-Kiwanis Gazebo (City Hall).

DuPage resident feels betrayed by Rep. Villa

By Glenn Minnis | May 31, 2019

Wayne County Board Treasurer Jackie Hayden is convinced that Democratic state Rep. Karina Villa (West Chicago) is a hypocrite.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB188

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB188 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2497

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2497 passed the state Senate on May 31.

CITY OF ELMHURST: All Aboard the FREE Explore Elmhurst Express Trolley this Summer!

By Press release submission | May 31, 2019

Experience Elmhurst by trolley throughout the summer using the Explore Elmhurst Express!

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB142

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB142 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB262

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois SB262 passed the state House on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3096

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3096 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1932

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois SB1932 passed the state House on May 31.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60108 in 1st quarter of 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60108, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.