January, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

ILA: Hutchinson amendment threatens people's right to safety

By Peoria Standard | Jan 31, 2017

If an amendment recently introduced in Springfield by state Sen. Toi Hutchinson (D-Chicago Heights) passes muster, Illinois dwellers could face what the NRA’s Institute for Legislative Action (ILA) considers taxation of citizens’ Second Amendment rights.

Schoeplein donates $500 to Friends of Ryan Spain

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2017

Friends of Ryan Spain has received $75,736.99 in contributions in 2016 from 122 donors

Bluhm donates $1,500 to Friends of Chuck Weaver

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2017

Friends of Chuck Weaver has received $109,800 in contributions in 2016 from 150 donors.

Norwood Board of Trustees repairs flagpoles

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 31, 2017

The village of Norwood Board of Trustees met Oct. 4 to repair flagpoles.

West Peoria Finance Committee approves building demolition cost

By Louie Torres | Jan 31, 2017

The West Peoria Finance Committee met Oct. 4 to approve a purchase order for building demolition.

Peoria historic preservation commissioners discuss tree removal

By Louie Torres | Jan 31, 2017

The city of Peoria Historic Preservation Commission met Aug. 24 to discuss tree removal.

Peoria Urban Forestry Advisory Board reviews landscape ordinance

By Louie Torres | Jan 31, 2017

The city of Peoria Urban Forestry Advisory Board met Oct. 4 to review the landscape ordinance.

State responds to over 140 child trafficking charges in 2016

By Peoria Standard | Jan 30, 2017

The United States is considered one of the top destination points for child trafficking with cases reported in all 50 states, including 143 investigated calls to the hotline for allegations of human trafficking in 2016 by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS).

Protests greet Madigan's controversial re-election as House speaker

By Peoria Standard | Jan 30, 2017

In one of the first votes by the newly sworn-in Illinois House, long-serving House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) was re-elected to a 17th term in that seat.

New House GOP Conference chair says voters have mandated reform

By Peoria Standard | Jan 30, 2017

GOP legislators in Springfield received their marching orders in November's general election to keep pushing for reform, the newly named House Republican Conference chairman said during a recent interview.

Peoria PlayHouse hosts adult-themed HopScotch event

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 29, 2017

Hops and hopscotch came together Friday in Peoria’s adult version of the classic children’s game, which was the theme of Peoria PlayHouse Museum’s HopScotch event, featuring local brews and cocktails, food and live music.