October, 2015 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Affordable textbook bill introduced in the Senate

By Daniel Daw | Oct 13, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin wants college students to have access to free textbooks.

Local colleges to receive more than $800,000 to support low-income students

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 13, 2015

Governors State and Joliet Junior College will increase academic support and student services.

Sen. Durbin calls for congressional action on gun violence

By Khristopher Flack | Oct 13, 2015

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) took to the Senate floor Wednesday to deliver a speech in which he urged fellow lawmakers to work harder to craft gun reform legislation.

Rep. Kelly urges Congress to act on gun violence

By Daniel Daw | Oct 13, 2015

U.S. Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL) took to the House floor on Friday to urge representatives to pass the Recognizing Gun Violence as a Public Health Emergency Act.