November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Veto session likely last chance this year for Assembly to break budget impasse

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 23, 2016

The Illinois General Assembly recently reconvened for its annual veto session that gives the legislature an opportunity to review and overturn the governor's vetoes from the spring session.

Analysis: 20 private taxpayers for every state/local government worker, pensioner in 75th House District

By LocalLabs News Service | Nov 22, 2016

Among registered voters, private sector taxpayers outnumber state and local public sector workers and pensioners nearly 20 to one in the 75th Illinois House district, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis.

Six Putnam County High athletes receive sportsmanship awards

By Brent Zell | Nov 21, 2016

Several athletes received sportsmanship awards during Putnam County High School's (PCHS) fall athletics banquet, held recently in the school's commons.

LaSalle ESD board approves 2017 budget

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The LaSalle Elementary School District 122 Board of Education met Sept. 20 to approve the 2017 budget.

Peru Public Services Committee purchases portable ice rink

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The city of Peru Public Services Committee met Oct. 24 to purchase a portable ice rink.

Sandwich City Council schedules hydrant flushing

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The city of Sandwich City Council met Oct. 24 to schedule hydrant flushing.

La Salle City Council considers changing traffic patterns

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The La Salle City Council met Sept. 26 to consider changing city traffic patterns.

La Salle City Council reviews police income report

By Lhalie Castillo | Nov 20, 2016

The La Salle City Council met Oct. 24 to review police income report.

Donnelly defeats controversial LaSalle State's Attorney Towne in election

By Jeff Gantt | Nov 19, 2016

LaSalle County is getting a new state’s attorney.

Saint Bede Academy raising funds to build track facility in Marine's memory

By Russell Boniface | Nov 19, 2016

Saint Bede Academy in Peru, Illinois, is seeking funds to build a track-and-field facility in memory of record-breaking alumnus and fallen Marine Capt. Thomas John Heitmann.

Think-tank analysts scold Madigan for not wanting to release tax returns

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 18, 2016

The co-founders of a Chicago-based conservative public-policy think tank recently challenged an assertion by House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) spokesman that Madigan shouldn't have to release his tax returns as Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner has done.

Illinois official: It's legal for Grubhub to fire Trump voters

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 18, 2016

In the wake of Election Day, GrubHub CEO Matt Maloney wrote and sent out a mass email to his thousands of employees concerning the election of Donald Trump and their party affiliation and support.

Gov. Rauner eager to get back into budget talks

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 18, 2016

With the 2016 election over, Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner said he is eager to engage in discussions to resolve one of the state’s biggest problems: a balanced budget.

Rocky road anticipated for Illinois Dems in election's wake

By Illinois Valley Times | Nov 18, 2016

Following the general election, regional political analysts suggested that Republican victories in Illinois had more to do with Democratic challengers being intentionally tied to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) in the public’s mind than initially anticipated.