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Questions raised over Costa Howard’s alleged ‘ghost voting’ in Illinois house on homeschooling bill

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) is being accused of allegedly casting votes on behalf of two absent colleagues during the April 11 House session on the Homeschool Act (HB2827), a bill that she sponsored, after video surfaced on social of the voting process.

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 18, 2025

Steve Cortes on Rep. Casten opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Sean Casten’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

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DuPage GOP Chairman Coyne on April 1 election: ‘It was a terrible night. It was embarrassing’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 15, 2025

DuPage County Republican Party Chairman Kevin Coyne isn’t sugarcoating the party’s current position.

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Costa Howard accused of misrepresenting death threat over Homeschool Act: ‘She’s trying to make Illinois homeschool families look bad’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 10, 2025

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) is facing accusations of misrepresenting a death threat she received as tensions rise over her proposed homeschool legislation, House Bill 2827.

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Lombard’s Brian Burch addresses Senate as Trump's nominee for U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 8, 2025

Lombard resident Brian Burch addressed the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, April 8 during his nomination hearing for the position of U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See.

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Founder of Breakthrough Ideas: Anyone who votes against SBA Enforcement Extension Act 'should be voted out of office'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 3, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former legislator and the founder of Breakthrough Ideas, expressed her belief that any official voting against the SBA Enforcement Extension Act should be "voted out of office."

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McCloy on ‘Fight Fascism’ rally in Wheaton: ‘Insult(s) the families that live there for their traditional, conservative, pro-family and pro-American ideals’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 2, 2025

A planned "Fight Fascism" rally organized by the West Suburban IL Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) in downtown Wheaton has drawn strong criticism from local residents, including Hinsdale resident Kristina McCloy, founder of the Concerned Parents IL, who argues the event was deliberately placed to insult the values of the city’s conservative families.

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DuPage County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

By DuPage Policy Journal | 24 days ago

Municipal officials in DuPage County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

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Founder of Awake Illinois: Homeschool Act exploits children and is a 'radical anti-parent' bill

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 25, 2025

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, said she believes the Homeschool Act (HB 2827) is a "radical anti-parent" bill that exploits children in Illinois schools.

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Drabik holding Save Our Suburbs Town Hall on March 27: ‘We are building a coalition of concerned citizens’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 25, 2025

Paul Drabik, candidate for Downers Grove Trustee, is holding a “Save Our Suburbs” town hall meeting Thursday, March 27, from 7-10 p.m. at the American Legion Post 80, located at 4000 Saratoga Avenue in Downers Grove.

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Jeanne Ives: Champaign abortionist came to IL due to 'market opportunity' and 'taxpayer support'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 25, 2025

Jeanne Ives, founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has commented on an abortion doctor involved in a malpractice lawsuit.

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Burr Ridge business owner Henshaw on Il. Homeschool Act: ‘More liberty and less tyranny is the Zeitgeist’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 25, 2025

Margot Henshaw, owner of The Prince's Table and Liberty Luxury in Glen Ellyn, is voicing strong opposition to the proposed Illinois Homeschool Act (HB2827), calling it a direct violation of parental rights.

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Former Winfield trustee, homeschool mother Oakley on Costa Howard’s indifference to Homeschool Act concerns: ‘The people of Illinois deserve better’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 24, 2025

Angel Oakley, a former Winfield trustee, homeschool mother and children’s health advocate, is calling out State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) for her lack of responsiveness to concerns over the Illinois Homeschool Act – HB 2827 – criticizing her indifference to the voices of concerned parents.

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Dan Proft on Tesla takedown protest in Lisle: 'Mindless maladjusted Marxists of DuPage picked the perfect day'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 20, 2025

Dan Proft, co-host of AM 560 The Answer, characterized the protest at the Lisle Tesla dealership as "nothing more than an arts and crafts event."

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DuPage County Republicans; ‘DuPage Democrats are harassing and intimidating a local business’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 19, 2025

DuPage County Republicans have accused local Democrats of unjustly targeting a Tesla dealership in Lisle, alleging that the business is being intimidated despite its contributions to the community's economy.

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Jeanne Ives on Tesla protests: 'Democrats are protesting the greatest electric vehicle company in the world'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 17, 2025

Jeanne Ives, a former legislator and founder of Breakthrough Ideas, has criticized the Democratic Party for its stance on Tesla, describing it as "the greatest electric vehicle company in the world, a thriving business, and one of the largest...

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Milton Township GOP Chair Castle: ‘We must reject candidates like Chris LeVan, John Monino, and Elizabeth Buffy Higgins Beard’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 14, 2025

Jeff Castle, Chairman of the Milton Township Republicans, has issued a warning to residents about several of the candidates running for office in the April 1 election.

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Awake Illinois Founder: HB 2827 is an ‘attack on homeschool and private school’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 14, 2025

Shannon Adcock, founder of Awake Illinois, has expressed concerns over House Bill 2827, which she described as an "attack on homeschool."

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Pro-Antifa Tischauser allegedly worked with DuPage County Dems to target vocal parents

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 11, 2025

Jeff Tischauser, a Chicago-based senior research analyst for the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC), has taken aim at parent activists like Terry Newsome for supporting conservative causes.

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DeVore on Hinsdale GOP Village President candidate: ‘People like Hart—are never going to energize the Republican base’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 5, 2025

Thomas DeVore, a former candidate for Attorney General and a private practice attorney based in Greenville, is raising questions about the authenticity of Hinsdale Village President candidate Greg Hart's campaign platform.