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

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

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 13, 2024

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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'

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."

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

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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.

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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.