June, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Republican women's group names Morrison lawyer as 1st VP

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 19, 2017

Morrison-based attorney Michelle Buckwalter-Schurman has been chosen 1st vice president of the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW), according to a press release.

Whiteside airport board found to have violated Open Meetings Act

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 19, 2017

The Whiteside County Airport Board twice violated the Open Meetings Act (OMA) in 2016, according to an email from the Illinois attorney general that the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW) posted on their website recently.

East Moline parade route reverses course for the Fourth

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 18, 2017

East Moline's annual AMVETS Fourth of July Parade will reverse course this year, just like it did in 2015, according to a city press release.

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met April 25.

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 17, 2017

City of Moline Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, April 25.

Taxpayers say 'reform,' but lawmakers hear 'more taxes,' policy pro says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 17, 2017

Illinois lawmakers betray their ignorance of the needs and opinions of taxpayers when they pass huge tax increases as a way out of the ongoing budget impasse, a policy expert said on a radio program recently.

Ex-state senator sues over 'unconstitutional' skipped paychecks, years after supporting skipped pay

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 16, 2017

A former member of the Illinois Senate is suing the state’s comptroller to get money he claims was denied him during a decade in office — even though he voted for the measure he now claims is illegal.

Elections board will be 'toast' without new computers by 2018 elections, official says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 16, 2017

Illinois’ ongoing budget problem has left the State Board of Elections in a financial hole so deep that agency officials claim they can’t afford the new computers they need to handle the number of candidates filing petitions to run in next year’s elections.

Breakfast club proves Reagan still finding ways to dish on Democrats

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 16, 2017

What began as a small coffee meeting has become something of a conservative powerhouse in a primarily Democratic state.

'Time to come home,' Bivins says in announcing retirement

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 15, 2017

Sen. Tim Bivins (R-Dixon) will not seek a fourth term in November 2018, he announced on Monday on Dixon radio station WIXN.

Stewart cheers lifting of knife ban, criticizes gun measure

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 12, 2017

Rep. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) had good news and bad news for the readers of his website recently.

Anderson cheers passage of bill giving options to mental health patients

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 12, 2017

Mental health patients who have been involuntarily admitted for care would have more options under a bill sponsored by Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) that passed the General Assembly recently.

Rauner drops by Moline home 'worth almost $100,000 more' in Iowa, owner opines

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 11, 2017

Andrea Anderson didn’t mince any words when Gov. Bruce Rauner knocked on her door.

Quad Cities businesses need help in one form or another, chamber rep says

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 11, 2017

Henry Marquard is reluctant to support Senate Bill 9, but he's certainly ready for change.

Rauner, GOP bemoan budget breakdown, blame bickering Democrats

By Rock Island Today Reports | Jun 9, 2017

“Today we’ve seen a complete dereliction of duty by the majority in the General Assembly,” Gov. Bruce Rauner said after the 100th session of the General Assembly closed. “Once again, a tragic failure to serve the people of Illinois. A tragic failure to pass a balanced budget along with critical structural changes to protect taxpayers and grow more jobs.”