August, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Skillicorn calls stopgap budget, school funding deal a 'grand bargain'

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 3, 2016

Republican candidate Allen Skillicorn, who is seeking the Illinois House seat from District 66, said he views with skepticism Gov. Bruce Rauner’s recently enacted stopgap budget and education funding measure, saying Rauner and the General Assembly actually passed two budgets.

Skillicorn joins reformers in call for term limits

By Kerry Goff | Aug 3, 2016

Allen Skillicorn, the Republican candidate for state representative in House District 66, recently said he joined forces with other Illinois reformers to call for a voter referendum on a constitutional amendment to limit the terms of members of the General Assembly.

McHenry County College soccer is about more than just winning games

By Darren Yuvan | Aug 3, 2016

The McHenry County College men's soccer team has a long history of success on the field.

Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission to hear rezoning requests

By Louie Torres | Aug 2, 2016

The Crystal Lake Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Reick disappointed but hopeful on remap initiative

By Carol Ostrow | Aug 2, 2016

Steve Reick, Republican candidate for state representative in House District 63, responded with dissatisfaction when a Cook County Circuit Court judge ruled to exclude the Independent Map Amendment initiative from the ballot on Nov. 8.

Skillicorn says he wants Madigan out of office

By Kerry Goff | Aug 2, 2016

Allen Skillicorn, the Republican candidate in state House District 66 which represents areas in McHenry and Kane counties, including Algonquin, Carpentersville, Crystal Lake, East Dundee, Elgin, Huntley, Lake in the Hills, Lakewood, Sleepy Hollow and West Dundee, has had enough of House Speaker Michael Madigan and the inability for the state government to pass a reasonable budget.

Huntley Zoning Board of Appeals to consider variance in rear-yard setback

By Louie Torres | Aug 2, 2016

Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday

Marian Central Catholic alumna Gilleland moves into coaching

By Brent Zell | Aug 2, 2016

Abby Gilleland won't get much time away from the volleyball court after wrapping up her stellar playing career.

Woodstock City Council to discuss ordinance for wireless service antennas

By Louie Torres | Aug 2, 2016

The Woodstock City Council will meet at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Crystal Lake City Council to consider Arising Church zoning request

By Louie Torres | Aug 2, 2016

The Crystal Lake City Council will meet at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday.

Fall sports season openers loom at Woodstock North

By Brent Zell | Aug 2, 2016

Boys' golf gets the sports seasons started for Woodstock North the week of Aug. 15, according to the school's site on il.8to18.com.

Report: Most of Illinois universities' state funds go toward pensions

By McHenry Times | Aug 1, 2016

This past academic year has been nothing short of trying for Illinois’ state universities, which rely heavily on the state for funding.

Richmond Village Board reconsiders Yash Tobacco liquor license request

By Louie Torres | Aug 1, 2016

The Richmond Village Board met July 7.

Marengo City Council considers annexation agreement

By Louie Torres | Aug 1, 2016

The Marengo City Council met July 25.

Reick against U.S. Department of Education proposed regulations

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 1, 2016

Steve Reick, the Republican candidate for state representative in House District 63, recently expressed concerns with the U.S. Department of Education's proposal targeting elements of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) that were specifically worded to prevent the imposition of mandatory rating regulations on state education plans.

Huntley Zoning Board of Appeals to consider request to build addition at 10753 Santa Fe Trail

By Louie Torres | Aug 1, 2016

The Huntley Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Skillicorn supports term limits for lawmakers

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 1, 2016

Republican candidate for state House in District 66 Allen Skillicorn recently said he supports a constitutional amendment requiring term limits for the General Assembly, joining 10 other lawmakers and candidates in calling for a voter referendum on the issue.