December, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Mettawa Parks and Recreation Committee provides maintenance update

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 22, 2016

The village of Mettawa Parks and Recreation Committee met Oct. 12 to provide a maintenance update.

The Lake County board assesses real estate appeals

By Michael Abella | Dec 22, 2016

The Lake County Board of Review met Oct. 11 to assess real estate appeals.

Bockwinkel donates $242.45 to Citizens for Urlacher

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2016

Citizens for Urlacher has received $80,681.35 in contributions in 2016 from 102 donors.

Kosco donates $35 to State Farm Agents & Associates Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2016

State Farm Agents & Associates Pac has received $97,826 in contributions in 2016 from 149 donors.

Nolan donates $60 to State Farm Agents & Associates Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2016

State Farm Agents & Associates Pac has received $97,826 in contributions in 2016 from 149 donors

Munger blasts Dem lawmakers' 'cowardly' paycheck lawsuit as she leaves office

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 21, 2016

Outgoing Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger blasted Democratic lawmakers on her final day in office.

Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.

Columnist: Let Illinois voters decide on term limits

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 21, 2016

Following an election year rife with accusations aimed at the “Madigan Machine” and other factions in Springfield, Chicago Sun-Times writer Mark Brown said recently that the time for term limits may have arrived in Illinois.

Newly launched website aims to expose Madigan's sphere of influence

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 21, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a website on the same day House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) again skipped a meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders in Springfield.

General Assembly adjourns veto session without budget; stopgap expires Dec. 31

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 21, 2016

As the clock ticks down toward the new year, budget talks remain at an impasse in Illinois and the stopgap budget will expire on Dec. 31.

Warren Township High star golfer signs with College of Lake County

By Brent Zell | Dec 19, 2016

Warren Township High School golfer Trevor Britton has signed a letter of intent to join the College of Lake County (CLC) program, according to clclancers.com.

Lake Forest grad a bright spot on Dartmouth's slumping hoops squad

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2016

Evan Boudreaux is determined to stand as an example for his Dartmouth Green Wave teammates, no matter how great the challenges he faces may grow to be.

Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term

By Lake County Gazette | Dec 19, 2016

After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.

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State GOP: Yingling shouldn't support Chicago schools bailout

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 18, 2016

There’s a hole in the budget, Illinois Republicans recently said after the Chicago Board of Education approved an amended $5.5 billion operating budget on the chance that the state House overrides Gov. Bruce Rauner's veto, which didn't happen.

Sente's ties to House Speaker spotlighted on BossMadigan.com

By Carol Ostrow | Dec 18, 2016

State Rep. Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills) has been added to the Illinois Republican Party’s list of Madigan supporters on its BossMadigan.com website, aimed at spotlighting House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) actions and ties to lawmakers in the state House.