December, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sauk Valley Media tells Dems to stop suing for pay, start working on budget deal

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 22, 2016

Stating that the “Chicagoland 6” should just do their jobs, a regional publication has issued a definitive stance on the half-dozen legislators who recently sued the former state comptroller over delayed legislator-paycheck issues.

Munger blasts Dem lawmakers' 'cowardly' paycheck lawsuit as she leaves office

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 21, 2016

Outgoing Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger blasted Democratic lawmakers on her final day in office.

Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.

Columnist: Let Illinois voters decide on term limits

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 21, 2016

Following an election year rife with accusations aimed at the “Madigan Machine” and other factions in Springfield, Chicago Sun-Times writer Mark Brown said recently that the time for term limits may have arrived in Illinois.

Newly launched website aims to expose Madigan's sphere of influence

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 21, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a website on the same day House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) again skipped a meeting with Gov. Bruce Rauner and legislative leaders in Springfield.

General Assembly adjourns veto session without budget; stopgap expires Dec. 31

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 21, 2016

As the clock ticks down toward the new year, budget talks remain at an impasse in Illinois and the stopgap budget will expire on Dec. 31.

Augustana wrestler off to strong start in bounce-back season

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 20, 2016

Wrestling is not easy – and that is what Brendan Gould likes most about it.

Madigan nears milestone, faces opposition as he runs for 17th speaker term

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 20, 2016

After a year of many changes, something may wind up remaining as it has been for decades in the General Assembly.

MVP of Augustana's women's cross-country team named

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2016

Amanda Nelson was named the Most Valuable Performer of this year's Augustana women's cross-country team, according to the school's athletics website.

Rock Island GOP looks ahead to 2017 local elections

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2016

The Rock Island County Republican Party reminds citizens that the upcoming April 2017 elections will fill seats on municipal and township boards, as well as community college, fire, library, park and school boards.

Hammar Fund donation to local charity ensures epileptics get free safety pillows

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 19, 2016

For individuals and families of those afflicted with epilepsy, there’s always concern when it comes to sleep.

Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By Rock Island Today Reports | Dec 18, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.