June, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Batinick: Timing of Radogno's resignation 'brings uncertainty'

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 29, 2017

Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said the sudden resignation of the Republican leader in the Illinois Senate

Oberweis issues challenge to work to end hunger

By Charmaine Little | Jun 26, 2017

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-Sugar Grove), a longtime supporter of the Greater Chicago Food Depository, delivered the keynote address at End Hunger Lobby Day in Springfield recently.

Oberweis bemoans 'bleak' budget hopes, frustration in Senate

By Giovanni Whaley | Jun 25, 2017

Sen. Jim Oberweis (R-North Aurora) doesn't like his job right now.

Wheeler hails prevailing wage publication measure

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 25, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) believes Illinois businesses need every edge they can get to stay afloat.

Experts reject property tax freeze as means to save lllinois

By Hoang Tran | Jun 25, 2017

A property tax freeze is not the solution to the Illinois’ high tax problem, experts from across the state told legislators on Friday during a long Property Tax Subcommittee hearing.

'Out of the moon' property taxes keep businesses out of Illinois, Batinick contends

By Hoang Tran | Jun 25, 2017

The south suburbs of Chicago are the ideal place for business growth, but no one wants to move there because the property taxes will keep them before they can get established, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) argued in a House panel debate on Friday.

Rezin sees finish line fast approaching on budget agreement

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said she wholeheartedly agreed with Gov. Bruce Rauner's decision to call lawmakers back to Springfield for a 10-day session to work out a budget deal, according to a press release.

Batinick on budget impasse: 'Everyday the situation becomes more and more dire'

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 21, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner's speech Tuesday night on unity and the importance of passing a state budget stressed a sentiment of urgency Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) says the General Assembly should have been feeling all along.

Batinick offers two-year budget without 'feral cats' or 'catfish'

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 21, 2017

State legislators need to leave foolishness at the doorstep when they return for a special session this week, Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) said, according to a press release.

Welter hosts town halls to talk about budget, constituents' concerns

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 18, 2017

State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) said he conducted a series of town hall meetings last month to allow constituents throughout the 75th District to be heard on issues such as the state's budget impasse.

Wheeler says posts prove point: Taxes are killing Illinois

By Caitlin Nordahl | Jun 7, 2017

Rep. Keith Wheeler (R-Oswego) said the responses he got to a Facebook post on Illinois’ high property taxes say everything that needs to be said about the exodus of residents from the state.