February, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Godfrey climate protection committee reviews sustainability plan

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 21, 2017

The village of Godfrey Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee met Jan. 9 to review the sustainability plan.

Godfrey Township Board of Trustees authorizes annual budget

By Philip Gonzales | Feb 21, 2017

The Godfrey Township Board of Trustees met Jan. 4 to authorize the annual budget.

State GOP: Madigan’s democracy talk ‘doublespeak’ for dictatorship

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Republicans say that, in Illinois, there exists a democracy of one — Mike Madigan, to be exact — with the longtime House speaker managing affairs as if the state were a dictatorship rather than a system of egalitarianism.

Illinois Opportunity Project co-founders: Term limits in Illinois not short-term solution

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Term limits are not a short-term solution to Illinois' financial problems, and when or if they are implemented, such limits must be done right or the result will be more of the same, co-founders of a conservative nonprofit said during a recent Chicago-based radio broadcast.

State Comptroller Mendoza added to BossMadigan.com

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

The BossMadigan.com website has featured another Democratic member.

Economist presses Rauner to speak out against tax hike proposals

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

With Illinois facing a "death spiral," noted economist Brian Wesbury cannot understand why Gov. Bruce Rauner hasn’t spoken out against recent talk of an added tax hike, which he believes would exacerbate the issue.

Illinois residents slammed by sales taxes

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Illinois residents are being slammed by ever-rising taxes, from a tax on soda pop in Cook County to a citywide tax increase of 0.5 percent in Danville.

Rauner provides budget address update

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

One day after his annual budget address before a joint session of the Illinois legislature, Gov. Bruce Rauner provided an update to his speech.

Iconic Illinois lawmaker Michel passes away

By West Central Reporter | Feb 20, 2017

Remembered as “a titan,” a “war hero,” a “true gentleman” and above all as a skillful, diplomatic peacemaker, longtime U.S. Rep. Bob Michel has passed away at the age of 93, Capitol Fax announced.

Carrollton CUSD Board of Education purchases buses

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Carrollton Community Unified School District 1 Board of Education met Jan. 23 to purchase buses.

Winchester CUSD board approves tax levy

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Winchester Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Dec. 13 to approve the tax levy.

West Central CUSD board reviews various donations

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The West Central Community Unit School District 235 Board of Education met Nov. 15 to review various donations.

Winchester CUSD board reports Freedom of Information status

By Lhalie Castillo | Feb 19, 2017

The Winchester Community Unit School District 1 Board of Education met Jan. 17 to report status on Freedom of Information requests.

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Backhoe incident brings legal backlash to LaHarpe mayor

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 19, 2017

LaHarpe Mayor Ryan Kienast, 39, faces misconduct charges and possible incarceration after allegedly borrowing a backhoe — along with staffers — belonging to the city of LaHarpe last fall, the Edgar County Watchdogs recently announced via its website.

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U of I conveys support for illegal immigrant students

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 19, 2017

Officially expressing staunch support for all student body members following November’s election, University of Illinois leaders recently issued a statement to reassure illegal immigrant student body members of their secure position on the system’s three campuses.