April, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

'Bargain' budget praised as working for all of lllinois

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 12, 2017

A state budget plan that would threaten to hit legislators in their own pocketbooks is gaining early traction in the General Assembly, including being hailed as a solid solution by state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee).

Mascarella proves a great catch for McHenry

By Brent Zell | Apr 12, 2017

You might say Wyatt Mascarella catches on quickly.

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$999 million out, $90 million in: Chicago pension funds see the abyss, shrug it off

By McHenry Times | Apr 11, 2017

In 2015, the City of Chicago’s two employee pension funds paid out $999 million to 29,286 retirees.

Durkin demands Democratic help ending budget crisis

By Hoang Tran | Apr 10, 2017

Illinois House Minority Leader Jim Durkin (R-Western Springs) is urging Democrats in Springfield to work with his party to formulate reforms to get Illinois back on track.

Roskam looks to end unlitigated IRS asset grabs

By Ruth de Jauregui | Apr 9, 2017

The bipartisan effort to rein in the federal government practice of seizing funds without charging taxpayers with a crime continues this week, with U.S. Reps. Peter Roskam (R-IL) and Joseph Crowley (D-NY) leading the charge.

Grafton ranked 32nd in state in lottery ticket sales for July 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2017

The City of Grafton had the 32nd highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of July 2016 -- up 11 spots from its June ranking.

Huntley ranked 700th in state in lottery ticket sales for January 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 8, 2017

The Village of Huntley had the 700th highest lottery ticket net sales statewide per capita for the month of January 2016 -- down 55 spots from its December ranking.

Hurricanes' Blaz leads charge toward another great season

By Brent Zell | Apr 7, 2017

For Karlie Blaz, a Marian Central Catholic soccer midfielder used to winning, a major turning point in her high-school career came in a loss.

Property tax relief bill seen as leaving towns on shaky ground

By Hoang Tran | Apr 7, 2017

State Rep. Steven Reick (R-Woodstock) reluctantly agreed on Thursday to vote for a House bill that changes or creates property tax exemptions for some Illinoisans after expressing his concerns that passage could undermine local governments and conflict with state law.

McHenry County Law & Government Committee conducts interviews for McHenry Township Fire Protection District trustee

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

McHenry County Law & Government Committee conducts interviews for McHenry Township Fire Protection District trustee at its meeting earlier this week.

McHenry County Planning, Environment & Development Committee reviews Coventry Farmstead Landmark historic preservation ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

McHenry County Planning, Environment & Development Committee reviews Coventry Farmstead Landmark historic preservation ordinance at its meeting this week.

Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission hears update on New Americans initiative

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

Woodstock Cultural and Social Awareness Commission hears update on New Americans initiative at its meeting this week.

Cary Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals approves variance for pool and deck

By Lhalie Castillo | Apr 7, 2017

Cary Board of Zoning, Planning and Appeals approves variance for pool and deck at a recent meeting.

AFSCME leader presents inconsistent numbers from strike vote

By Mia Sims | Apr 7, 2017

A strike authorization vote by AFSCME members resulted in only 49 percent voting to authorize a strike, not the 81 percent of members that Executive Director Roberta Lynch announced at a press conference Feb. 23.