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  • GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 6, 2017

    An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.

  • Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 6, 2017

    Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

  • Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 6, 2017

    Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

  • 'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 6, 2017

    Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

  • Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 6, 2017

    Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

  • Analyst: Key to stopping loss of residents, jobs may lie in workers' comp reform

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 9, 2017

    A U.S. Census Bureau report released this week reveals that between July 2015 and July 2016, Illinois lost 114,144 residents -- a net loss of 37,508 when arrivals are factored in -- a record high for the state.

  • Tribune: Illinois residents aren't frogs, won't remain in Madigan's boiling pot

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 9, 2017

    Invoking an old wives’ tale referring to ambivalent, “average" amphibians, the Chicago Tribune recently created an analogy between disinterested Illinois taxpayers and a hypothetical pot of frog stew to illustrate the state’s simmering fiscal status.

  • Anti-Madigan rally planned in Springfield

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 9, 2017

    The Illinois Policy Institute has announced an upcoming rally opposing Rep. Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) re-election as speaker of the House.

  • Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 12, 2017

    Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.

  • Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 12, 2017

    Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

  • Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 13, 2017

    Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

  • Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 13, 2017

    Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

  • Job training available to select SNAP recipients

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 13, 2017

    The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

  • Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

    by DeKalb Times | Jan 13, 2017

    The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

  • DeKalb community enhancement commission identifies projects

    by Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

    The city of DeKalb Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission met Tuesday to identify projects.

  • DeKalb police commissioners conduct sergeant interviews

    by Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

    The city of DeKalb Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday to conduct police sergeant interviews.

  • Genoa City Council authorizes street closures

    by Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

    The Genoa City Council met Tuesday to authorize street closures.

  • DeKalb fire commissioners requests executive session

    by Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

    The city of DeKalb Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday to request an executive session.

  • DeKalb Board of Fire and Police Commissioners conduct interviews

    by Lhalie Castillo | Jan 18, 2017

    The city of DeKalb Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday to conduct interviews.

  • Pritchard: Illinois has long way to go before enacting right-to-work legislation

    by Vimbai Chikomo | Jan 18, 2017

    Kentucky will join the 26 other states in the nation with right-to-work laws, causing some to wonder if Illinois will join the movement anytime in the foreseeable future.

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