July, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rauner: Will County bridge project near intermodal facilities to fuel economy

By Kim Sunderland | Jul 25, 2016

Acknowledging the financial challenges continuing to face Illinois despite a recently approved stopgap spending budget, Gov. Bruce Rauner is plowing ahead to improve the state’s economy.

Yearlong road closures begin Monday for Springfield railroad project

By JoAnna Brown | Jul 23, 2016

Several Springfield streets will be closed starting Monday as work continues on the Springfield Railroad Relocation and Construction project.

Prairie Skies Library Board updated on building maintenance

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Prairie Skies Public Library District Board received a building-maintenance update, including a status report on the facility plan.

Sherman Library Board discusses upcoming August events

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 22, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Public Library Board discussed upcoming August special events at the library.

Public meeting on budget plan July 30 at Sherman Village Hall

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 21, 2016

Sherman residents are invited to a public meeting on the proposed fiscal 2017 budget 8:30 a.m. Saturday, July 30, at Sherman Village Hall.

Sangamon Public Health Committee discusses changes to parking laws

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 21, 2016

The Sangamon County Public Health, Solid Waste and Zoning Committee discusses changes to parking regulations at its next meeting 6 p.m. today at 200 S. Ninth St.

Sherman Village Board discusses emergency-siren software

By Wadi Reformado | Jul 21, 2016

At a recent meeting, the Sherman Village Board discussed software issues with the area's emergency siren system.

Judge rules against Independent Map Amendment, but supporters vow to keep fighting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jul 20, 2016

Cook County Circuit Judge Diane Larsen has ruled against the Independent Map Amendment, but organizers of the initiative are taking their fight to the state Supreme Court.

State comptroller unveils OpenBook portal for government transparency

By Kerry Goff | Jul 20, 2016

Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger has launched the latest transparency website initiative, OpenBook, which is a searchable database of state contracts and campaign contributions to help taxpayers follow the money of their elected officials.

Comptroller sets spending priorities as budget impasse lingers

By Kim Sunderland | Jul 20, 2016

Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger didn’t mince words recently during an update on state finances when she said outstanding bills could total $10 billion by the end of the fiscal year.

Broker: Doomed business model, politics fueled Land of Lincoln failure

By Kim Sunderland | Jul 20, 2016

There is unquestionably a hefty amount of blame that should be laid on the role Illinois politicians played in the demise of Land of Lincoln Mutual Health Insurance Co., the Illinois Obamacare co-op that was in the Healthcare.gov marketplace, C. Steven Tucker, founder and principal broker at Health Insurance Mentors, said.

Legal experts: Mautino should lose pension if convicted

By Vimbai Chikomo | Jul 20, 2016

Following a recent move by Illinois lawmakers to have Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino removed from office amid state and federal investigations into questionable campaign spending during his tenure as state representative, questions have been raised about whether Mautino should lose his pension if convicted.