November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Munger loses bid to retain comptroller post

By Kankakee Times | Nov 16, 2016

Republican state Comptroller Leslie Munger of Lincolnshire, who was seeking to retain the post she held for nearly two years, conceded to Democrat Susana Mendoza, Chicago's city clerk, and congratulated her on her win.

Despite criticism, Illinois voters overwhelmingly approve Safe Roads Amendment

By Kankakee Times | Nov 16, 2016

Illinois' Constitution will be amended to include the so-called "Safe Roads Amendment," meant to allocate billions for transportation projects; but opponents say it will cause financial strain in an already financially strained state, after voters passed the measure during Tuesday's general election.

Butler praises Rauner’s plan for state's Bicentennial celebration in 2018

By Kankakee Times | Nov 16, 2016

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield), a Peoria native who has long been active in local civic life, recently lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner’s approach to Illinois’ Bicentennial Celebration, set for 2018, commending his initiative in establishing a Bicentennial Commission.

Report: Private-sector revenue into state coffers down $109 million

By Kankakee Times | Nov 15, 2016

A recent report by the Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability (COGFA) shows a continuous decline in cash flows to Illinois from the private sector.

Democrats lose veto-proof state House supermajority

By Kankakee Times | Nov 15, 2016

Illinois voters erased the General Assembly's Democratic state House supermajority on Tuesday.

Olivet Nazarene star initially embraced swimming for other than sporting reasons

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Foot problems led to a swimming career for Frank Tapia.

Two Olivet Nazarene football players named to CoSIDA All-District Team

By Brent Zell | Nov 11, 2016

Olivet Nazarene football players Drew Philson and Andrew Manganiello have been named to the 2106 College Sports Information Directors of America All-District Football Team for College Division District 2, according to onutigers.com.

Manteno Public Works Committee approves intersection designs

By Louie Torres | Nov 9, 2016

The village of Manteno Public Works Committee met Aug. 23 to approve intersection designs.

Manteno Committee of the Whole accepts landscape proposals

By Louie Torres | Nov 9, 2016

The village of Manteno Committee of the Whole met Aug. 1 to accept landscape proposals.

Kankakee City Council awards construction contract

By Louie Torres | Nov 9, 2016

The Kankakee City Council met Aug. 1 to award a construction contract.

Grant Park Board of Trustees hire police officers

By Louie Torres | Nov 9, 2016

The village of Grant Park Board of Trustees met Aug. 15 to hire new part-time police officers.

Manteno Board of Police Commissioners approve promotions list

By Louie Torres | Nov 9, 2016

The village of Manteno Board of Police Commissioners met Aug. 10 to approve promotions list.

Parkhurst wins House District 79, crushes Cloonen

By Carol Ostrow | Nov 9, 2016

After a somewhat contentious campaign in the 79th House District, Republican Lindsay Parkhurst used skill and perseverance to defeat incumbent state Rep. Kate Cloonen (D-Kankakee) by 8 percent.

Analyst: Legislators love constitutional amendments -- that don't affect them

By Kankakee Times | Nov 7, 2016

On Tuesday, voters in Illinois will vote on a constitutional amendment aimed at locking away transportation funds and preventing those funds from being spent for other purposes -- a measure that has opponents.

Tribune gives Duckworth low marks for tenure at state veterans agency

By Kankakee Times | Nov 7, 2016

U.S. Rep. Tammy Duckworth's (D-IL) record was assessed recently by the Chicago Tribune as largely ineffective.

If Illinois Dems win big, they risk owning way more than just victory

By Karen Kidd | Nov 7, 2016

While online campaigning and phone polling are changing the way elections happen, Democrats in Springfield may find themselves in an unfamiliar position if they should win a super-majority next week, a Chicago-area political reporter said during a radio interview.