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Rep. Durkin's summer reading challenge aims to reverse 'summer slide'

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

Rep. Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) is hoping to combat the learning loss known as “summer slide” with an innovative reading program for children.

From South Cook News

Coffee & Conversation session with Mayor Joe Marchese, Sen. John Curran, Rep. Jim Durkin set for July 10

By Robert Hadley | 5 years ago

A Coffee & Conversation session with Darien Mayor Joe Marchese and two members of the state legislature is scheduled at Chuck’s Southern Comforts Cafe for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 10.

LaVia says reforms could bring some new taxes

By Robert Hadley | Jan 24, 2019

In a policy discussion with CLTV’s Paul Lisnek, longtime state Rep. Linda Chapa LaVia (D-Aurora) lauded her recent ascension to a House leadership position.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Morrison, Ives urge rebuilding GOP after Rauner confesses election apathy

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A bombshell new report that soon-to-be ex-Gov. Bruce Rauner bailed out on his reelection campaign has some Republicans fuming.

GOP House Rep. Wehrli says 'zero' chance at TIF reform under Democrats

By Robert Hadley | Nov 14, 2018

Grant Wehrli, Republican state House representative from District 41, said in a recent tweet there is “zero” chance Democrats will pursue tax increment financing (TIF) reform in the upcoming legislative session.

Despite loss to Walsh, Laib says he is proud of campaign

By Robert Hadley | Nov 6, 2018

Although GOP House candidate Rick Laib said it was too soon for him to react fully to Tuesday night’s loss to incumbent state Rep. Larry Walsh Jr. (D-Joliet) in the 86th District, he said he has no regrets about his campaign.

From Prairie State Wire

Rauner concedes governor's race to Pritzker

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Incumbent Gov. Bruce Rauner conceded defeat Tuesday night as Democrat J.B. Pritzker claimed the governorship of Illinois, capturing 59 percent of the vote to Rauner’s 35 percent.

Parents' group fights to keep Rockdale School District 84 open via tax hike

By Robert Hadley | Nov 3, 2018

A grassroots group of parents is fighting hard in Rockdale to pass a referendum restoring school funding lost during the recent state budget battle.

Benford says two key votes set her apart from incumbent Manley

By Robert Hadley | Nov 2, 2018

Alyssia Benford, District 98 candidate for the Illinois House, says the choice for who should lead the district hinges on how the candidate will handle two key votes.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Stella's beer parody ad triggers Facebook censors

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Nick Stella, the Republican candidate for the 11th U.S. Congressional District, had his Facebook page deactivated over an apparent case of copyright infringement.

Tribune tells voters to wake up, vote for Benford

By Robert Hadley | Oct 25, 2018

Alyssia Benford, state House candidate for District 98, has received an endorsement from The Chicago Tribune.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune endorse Roskam for Congress

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, running for re-election for the 6th Congressional District seat he has held since 2007, was recently endorsed by the Daily Herald and Chicago Tribune newspapers.

To end waste, government must 'live within its means,' Laib says

By Robert Hadley | Oct 18, 2018

After a report that state and local government waste $100 million annually, 86th District House candidate Rick Laib said stripping government back to basics would return the state to sound economic footing.

Madigan money buys Democrats' loyalty, Benford says

By Robert Hadley | Oct 17, 2018

Amid reports that House Speaker Michael Madigan’s $2 million in campaign gifts to Democrats was partly funded by a large public-sector union, Republican candidate Alyssia Benford said such gifts compromise the recipient’s loyalties.

From DuPage Policy Journal

U.S. Rep. Roskam: Casten is a D.C. lobbyist

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

A recent ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) reveals his opponent has served for several years as a Washington, D.C., lobbyist, despite running an outsider campaign.

Benford defends record against opponent's alleged smear campaign

By Robert Hadley | Oct 3, 2018

Alyssia Benford, the Republican candidate for the 98th House District, has called out her Democratic opponent for allegedly spreading misinformation about her in a robocall to voters.

Benford speaks at Illinois PAC conference

By Robert Hadley | Sep 20, 2018

Alyssia Benford, 98th District candidate for the Illinois House, served as a speaker during a recent Illinois PAC conference.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Casten working with Speaker Madigan to raise funds in Washington

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam’s re-election campaign claims his opponent, Sean Casten, has struck an agreement with Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) to raise campaign funds for Casten in Washington, D.C.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam ad exposes Casten's lobbying work

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Democrat Sean Casten has apparently lobbied members of Congress for tax incentives and subsidies on behalf of his company, according to a new campaign ad from U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois).

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam praises effort to fight anti-Semitism

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Congressman Peter Roskam (R-Illinois) lauded the passage Wednesday of House Resolution 1911, a bill increasing U.S. diplomatic efforts to combat anti-Semitism.