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State Rep. Sanalitro on proposal for progressive income tax: 'Lawmakers are, again, trying to change Illinois’ constitution'

Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has voiced concerns over a new bill proposing a progressive income tax, which she claims would empower state politicians to increase taxes on residents.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

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Naperville Park District incumbents face backlash ahead of election over past COVID-19 measures: 'Highly partisan. Extreme. Hypocritical'

Four candidates running for reelection to the Naperville Park District Board—Mary Gibson, Alison Thompson, Rhonda Ansier and Leslie Ruffing—are facing renewed backlash ahead of the April 1 election for supporting strict COVID-19 protocols that have since been deemed ineffective and potentially harmful by the U.S. House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic.

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Feb 15, 2025

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Woman accused of posing as village employee confronted by homeowner after removing Hinsdale D86 school board candidate Andrew Catton signs from yard

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Feb 15, 2025

A resident on Monroe Street told DuPage Policy Journal that she called police after confronting a woman, who claimed to be a Village of Hinsdale employee, removing Andrew Catton campaign signs from her front yard at around 8:15 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 14.

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State Rep. Grant on clearing voter rolls: 'Maintaining accurate voter rolls is critical'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Illinois State Representative Amy Grant has introduced a new bill aimed at removing deceased voters from the electoral rolls.

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State Rep. Grant on legislative maps lawsuit: 'We are fighting for fairness'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

Amy Grant, the Illinois State House District 47 Representative, has called for an end to partisan gerrymandering during the legislative map-making process.

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State Rep. Sanalitro on school supply sales tax exemption: ‘Back-to-school shopping can be a major expense for families’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro is advocating for a proposal to exempt school supplies from sales taxes.

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Cortes on Wheaton College's decision to delete Vought congratulatory post: 'Time to stop paying for academia propaganda'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 11, 2025

Steve Cortes, a political commentator, addressed Wheaton College's decision to remove a congratulatory post for alumnus Russell Vought’s Senate confirmation.

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Downers Grove Village Council candidate Drabik: ‘I’m ready to get my hands dirty in these partisan dogfights’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Feb 8, 2025

Paul Drabik is running for Downers Grove Village Council in the upcoming election on Tuesday, April 1.

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State Rep. Amy Grant: 'Illinois researchers are kicking off new phase of program to explore space-based manufacturing'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 13, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant recently highlighted research initiatives in Illinois through a Facebook post on December 11.

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State Reppresentative Amy Grant: 'A state watchdog has found $7.2 million in fraudulent PPP claims made by Illinois state employees'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant shared information about fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in a December 4 Facebook post, stating, "A state watchdog has found $7.2 million in fraudulent PPP claims made by Illinois state employees."

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Sen. John Curran: 'I would like to congratulate our new Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

State Senator John Curran congratulated Eileen O'Neill Burke on her election as Cook County State's Attorney in a December 3 Facebook post.

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State Representative Nicole La Ha: 'This is an important issue that I will continue to advocate for!'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha announced the progress of the Dignity in Pay Act through the Senate Executive Committee in a Facebook post dated November 21.

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Proft: Pro-open borders U.S. Rep. Casten backing “merchants of death”

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

Political activist and radio talk show host Dan Proft recently criticized Illinois Democratic Rep. Sean Casten for praising Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, which criticized Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods.

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Ives on voter registration without ID in Wheaton: 'One more example of the softening of standards in Illinois'

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 26, 2024

Former Illinois State Representative Jeanne Ives said allowing college students to register to vote without proper identification is "one more example of the softening of standards in Illinois."

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

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 21, 2024

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."

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

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 19, 2024

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.

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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.