April, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Redistricting amendment to give Illinois voters a voice, according to Savanna mayor

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

As the result of a massive and ongoing petition campaign, Illinois voters may soon have the opportunity to change the way the state’s legislative districts are drawn.

How did Clayton R Lee spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Clayton R Lee's election campaign committee, Friends of Clayton R Lee, spent $32,354 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Tom Kilbride spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Non partisan Tom Kilbride's election campaign committee, Kilbride for Supreme Court Judge Committee, spent $4,838 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Michael W Halpin spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Michael W Halpin's election campaign committee, Friends of Mike Halpin, spent $281,871 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Mike Smiddy spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Mike Smiddy's election campaign committee, Mike Smiddy for State Representative, spent $129,415 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Mike Jacobs spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Mike Jacobs's election campaign committee, Friends of Mike Jacobs, spent $9,047 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Jeffrey D Jacobs spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Jeffrey D Jacobs's election campaign committee, Citizens for Jeff Jacobs, spent $120,096 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Neil Anderson spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Neil Anderson's election campaign committee, Anderson for Illinois, spent $4,266 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Tammy R Weikert spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Tammy R Weikert's election campaign committee, Friends of Tammy Weikert, spent $2,754 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Patrick J Verschoore spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Patrick J Verschoore's election campaign committee, Friends for Verschoore, spent $6,376 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Kathleen Mesich spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Kathleen Mesich's election campaign committee, Citizens to Elect Kathleen Mesich, spent $83,989 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Brandi McGuire spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Brandi McGuire's election campaign committee, McGuire for Illinois, spent $13,695 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did Jordan Thoms spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Republican Jordan Thoms's election campaign committee, Citizens for Jordan Thoms, spent $92,212 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

How did John McGehee spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic John McGehee's election campaign committee, Friends of John McGehee, spent $1,421 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Expert offers potential solutions in wake of Chicago's credit downgrade

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

With the city of Chicago receiving yet another credit rating downgrade on March 28, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Ted Dabrowski recently offered his advice on how the Windy City can rebound.

McGuire believes budget reforms necessary to ensure adequate funding for school districts

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

Due to Illinois’ long-running budget impasse, public schools in Henry and Stark counties were faced with the threat of being shut down this fall before the recent stopgap budget measure was announced.

East Moline Committee of the Whole discusses business district proposal at meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The East Moline Committee of the Whole held a regular meeting April 4 to discuss a proposal for business district services.

Moline discusses ordinances at City Council meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The Moline City Council held a regular meeting on April 5 to discuss various ordinances.

Moline reviews recent Committee of the Whole meeting

By Rock Island Today Reports | Apr 6, 2016

The Moline Committee of the Whole held a regular meeting April 5 to discuss properties for sale, services and items about projects by the city engineer.