November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Analysis: Nine private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 65th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 23, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners over nine to one in the 65th Illinois House district, according to a McHenry Times analysis.

Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By McHenry Times | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 64th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 22, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly 20 to one in the 64th Illinois House district, according to a McHenry Times analysis.

Huntley committee issues event liquor license

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Huntley Committee of the Whole met Aug. 18 to issue a liquor license for a nonprofit event.

Huntley Committee of the Whole reviews site plans

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Huntley Committee of the Whole met Aug. 4 to review the site plans for a medical office development.

Cary Police Commission reviews supplemental material

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Cary Police Commission met Sept. 19 to review supplemental material.

Lake in the Hills committee revises McHenry Prairie Trail

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The village of Lake in the Hills Committee of the Whole met Aug. 23 to revise the McHenry Prairie Trail.

Fox River Grove board approves sign variances

By Louie Torres | Nov 20, 2016

The Fox River Grove Board of Trustees met Sept. 15 to approve sign variances.

Lake Forest College senior hoopster a brick wall on the court

By Brent Zell | Nov 20, 2016

When Lake Forest College hoopster Brittany Avonts blocks a shot, everyone gets in on the fun -- except the opposition.

Crystal Lake district students, parents invited to take survey on school conditions

By JoAnna Brown | Nov 20, 2016

Parents of students in grades K-12, students in grades 6-12 and certified staff within Crystal Lake Elementary District 47 are invited to take a statewide survey called the 5Essentials.

Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By McHenry Times | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By McHenry Times | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By McHenry Times | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

Former Illinois GOP chief advises Trump to strike unifying tone in first 100 days

By McHenry Times | Nov 18, 2016

One-time Illinois GOP chair Pat Brady said that despite the controversy over the presidential election results, the public must abide by the nation’s democratic process and give Donald Trump a fair chance when he takes office.

Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By McHenry Times | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, political realms

By McHenry Times | Nov 18, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino and whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a citizen journalist recently said on his blog.