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Wednesday, November 20, 2024

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State Representative Amy Grant: 'RIP Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez'

State Representative Amy Grant paid her respects to a fallen Chicago Police Officer in a Facebook post dated November 19, stating, "RIP Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez."

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 21, 2024

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Henshaw: ‘There are many issues with Illinois' embezzled elections’

Margot Henshaw, a Burr Ridge business owner, is voicing strong opposition to the state's recent voter registration practices, particularly the decision by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office to offer voter registration information in multiple languages at Cook County DMV offices.

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 19, 2024

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State Senator John Curran: 'there is no senator more deserving of this prestigious award'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2024

State Senator John Curran extended his congratulations to Senate colleague Jil Tracy for an award she recently received.

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State Senator John Curran: 'Illinoisans are taxed out'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 15, 2024

State Senator John Curran addressed the state's financial situation in a Facebook post on November 13, urging Governor J.B. Pritzker to present a balanced budget without increasing taxes.

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Illinois State House District 81 candidate: 'I want to thank each and every one of you who supported our journey'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 14, 2024

Illinois State House District 81 candidate Aaron Porter acknowledged the outcome of the election in a November 6 Facebook post, stating, "While the results of this election were not what we had hoped for, I am incredibly proud of the campaign we...

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State Rep. Nicole La Ha: 'SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER when you approach any vehicle on the side of the road with hazard or emergency lights'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 14, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha addressed driver safety in a Facebook post on November 8, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Illinois law.

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State Rep. Nicole La Ha: 'SLOW DOWN & MOVE OVER when you approach any vehicle on the side of the road with hazard or emergency lights'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 14, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha addressed driver safety in a Facebook post on November 8, emphasizing the importance of adhering to Illinois laws designed to protect emergency personnel and road workers.

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Glen Ellyn art teacher Becky Illingworth: Trump voters are racist

By LGIS News Service | Nov 13, 2024

Glen Ellyn art teacher Becky Illingworth says Americans who voted for President-Elect Donald Trump are "racists" and that, if they own businesses, those businesses should be boycotted.

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Former broadcast union president complaints prompt concern over early voting integrity in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 1, 2024

Former president of the National Association of Broadcast Employees and Technicians Raza Siddiqui has raised serious concerns regarding an incident that occurred during early voting at the DuPage County Fairgrounds on Oct. 3, 2024.

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Illinois State House District 81 candidate: 'It’s time for a leader who will promote police to grow our economy and reduce inflation'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 13, 2024

Illinois State House District 81 candidate Aaron Porter addressed the rising costs of goods in a Facebook post dated October 10. He said, "As of last year, Illinoisans needed $11,600 more per year to afford the same goods as in 2021."

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State Representative Nicole La Ha: 'Happy National Farmer's Day!'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha highlighted her fellow House members who are also farmers in an October 12 Facebook post, saying, "Thank you for all the hard work you do!"

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Illinois State House District 49 candidate: 'As I was about to leave, my cashier stopped me to check my receipt'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2024

Hannah Billingsley, a candidate for Illinois State House District 49, addressed the rising cost of groceries in an October 11 Facebook post. She shared an anecdote about a recent shopping experience, stating, "He said he was surprised at how much my groceries cost for just a few bags and wanted to make sure he hadn’t overcharged me."

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Wayne Township Republican Chair on Harris’s hurricane response: ‘this isn’t leadership’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 11, 2024

Mike Musson, the Wayne Township Republican Chair, accused Vice President Kamala Harris of politicizing Hurricane Milton for personal gain rather than focusing on aiding American citizens in need. Musson shared his statement with the Dupage Policy Journal on October 9.

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State Representative Amy Grant: 'The jury selection begins today in the Madigan corruption trial'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant provided an update on former House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial, stating, "The jury selection begins today," in an October 8 Facebook post.

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State Rep. Nicole La Ha: 'In Illinois alone, approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

Rep. Nicole La Ha emphasized the significance of breast cancer screening in a Facebook post dated October 8, stating, "I was proud to vote for HB 4180, which will ensure that women across Illinois have access to life-saving screenings without having to worry about financial hurdles."

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State Rep. Nicole La Ha: 'This group of talented young athletes has brought pride to Hinsdale and inspired their peers'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha commended the Hinsdale Little League 12U baseball team in an October 4 Facebook post, stating, "Their achievements this season are a true testament to the strength of character and commitment these players have shown both on and off the field."

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Sen. John Curran: 'With the 2024 General Election just around the corner, now is the prefect time for Illinois residents to learn more'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 27, 2024

Sen. John Curran encouraged voters, saying, "With the 2024 General Election just around the corner, now is the perfect time for Illinois residents to learn more about the voting process and how to register to vote!" in a Sept. 23 Facebook post.

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Illinois State House District 45 candidate: 'This morning in Elmhurst, I had the honor of attending a 9/11 Memorial Unveiling Service'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 27, 2024

Illinois State House District 45 candidate Dennis Reboletti spoke of the Elmhurst 9/11 Memorial Unveiling Service, saying, "We remember the heroes, the victims, and all those who continue to be impacted by the events of September 11, 2001," in a Sept. 11 Facebook post.

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"We haven't seen more crime;" Elmhurst State House candidate Deuter defends Kim Foxx-inspired "SAFE-T Act"

By LGIS News Service | Sep 23, 2024

An Elmhurst City Council member running for Illinois State Representative says so-called "SAFE-T Act" has served to "strengthen our criminal justice system," arguing the elimination of cash bail hasn't made DuPage County less safe.

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State Rep. Nicole La Ha: ' It’s time for real change and genuine relief for all our families and I am committed to making that happen'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 21, 2024

Rep. Nicole La Ha shared information about a press conference on property taxes, stating, "I was grateful for the opportunity to join my colleagues Reps. Ugaste and Hass to address the property tax crisis here in Illinois at a press conference today," in a Sept. 19 Facebook post.