Caitlin Nordahl Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Watchdogs: Who's Joe, and why did Mautino pay him $12,487?

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 26, 2017

As a state lawmaker, Frank Mautino paid nearly $12,500 in campaign fund cash to a man named Joe without keeping any supporting receipts, according to a government oversight group.

Tax analyst: Illinoisans crushed under weight of sales, income, property taxes

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 25, 2017

Illinoisans pay more in total taxes than anyone else in the nation, so any thoughts about adding to that burden need to be forgotten, a tax analyst argued recently.

Kankakee job, scholarship website goes back to work

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 22, 2017

The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County has relaunched WorkKankakee.org, a website that allows job seekers, students and educators to connect with information about job opportunities, scholarships and workforce training, the alliance announced recently.

Parkhurst pushes for pension protection measure

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 21, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) is urging the House to follow the Senate and approve a measure meant to strip survivor pension benefits from beneficiaries convicted of felonies related to their spouse’s service.

Small businesses have big role to play in saving Illinois, Rauner says on tour

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 18, 2017

Illinois can't grow unless its small businesses grow, Gov. Bruce Rauner told owners and employees of several of the state's 1 million such businesses on a brief tour recently.

New Momence mayor harkens back while looking ahead

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 15, 2017

One of the first things Chuck Steele did after he was sworn in as the mayor of Momence recently was to work toward getting the word out: Momence offers a charming, historic community.

Kankakee invites applicants for deputy, corrections officer

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 15, 2017

The Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a couple of good men ... or women.

Kinzinger backs health care act as beginning of Obamacare repeal

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 10, 2017

U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) voted in favor of the American Health Care Act (AHCA) on May 4 despite its flaws because it begins the process of repealing the Affordable Care Act (ACA), he said recently, according to a press release from his office.

IKO Roofing expansion will add up to 15 jobs at Kankakee

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 8, 2017

IKO Roofing has begun construction on a 15,000-square-foot addition to its manufacturing facility in Kankakee that will facilitate a production expansion creating between 10 and 15 jobs, according to the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County.

War hero, ex-CIA boss Petraeus to speak at Chicago fundraiser

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, perhaps best known for leading the American military efforts in Iraq under Presdent George W. Bush, will provide the keynote address at the 6th Annual Navy Seal Foundation's "Chicago Evening of Tribute," a fundraising event that supports Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families.

Parkhurst invites community to visit Kankakee office

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 3, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) invited her constituents to visit her district office in Kankakee to familiarize themselves with the office and staff members.

Parkhurst applauds strengthening of equal pay measures

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 1, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) was happy to cast her "yes" vote along with 91 other House members on Wednesday to support more guarantees that women will receive equal pay.

Momence offers discount on golf cart, utility vehicle registrations

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 1, 2017

Golf cart and utility vehicle owners in Momence should visit the Momence Police Department before May 31 to grab a discounted rate on their 2017-2018 inspections, according to Momence Mayor Mick Porter.

Kankakee women's group champions conservative ideals

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 1, 2017

Family values and a focus on future opportunities for all are driving a group known as the Kankakee County Republican Women (KCRW) to get more and more involved in promoting conservative objectives in local, state and national government.

Illinoisans told to take consolidation into their own hands

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 25, 2017

A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.

Olivet grad offers some keys to the legal profession

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 24, 2017

Chase Means is taking his Olivet Nazarene University education and running with it — or typing with it, anyway.

Momence moves one step closer to railroad access

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 24, 2017

Momence has completed one of the last hurdles that will allow the Norfolk Southern Railroad to terminate at the city’s North Maple crossing, the city announced recently.

Parkhurst tours manufacturing businesses in Kankakee

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 23, 2017

Rep. Lindsay Parkhurst (R-Kankakee) recently highlighted two manufacturing businesses in her district after touring their facilities and being impressed by their operations.

Iroquois 911 director accused of ethics violation

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 22, 2017

Nita Dubble violated the rules barring government employees from campaigning in favor of the public safety tax referendum recently, a citizens oversight group attests.