November, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Two Herrin High softball stars sign with John A. Logan College

By Brent Zell | Nov 24, 2016

Herrin High School softball players Rebecca Moffett and Lexi Childers recently signed with the John A. Logan College (JALC) program for the 2017 season, according to www.jalc.edu.

Four more manufacturers flee to states with less-hostile business climates

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 23, 2016

Four Illinois manufacturers announced in October that they are leaving Illinois and relocating to bordering states to open up new plants facing less regulation.

McCaleb editorial blasts Madigan's inaction

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 23, 2016

Dan McCaleb, executive editor of the Northwest Herald, has blasted Illinois House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) for his failure to act upon Illinois' overwhelming bill backlog.

Think tank: AFSCME an '800-pound gorilla' that bullies state, taxpayers

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 23, 2016

Terming the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) an “800-pound gorilla at the negotiating table,” the Illinois Policy Institute recently examined the relationship between the union and Illinois workers, suggesting that the balance of power tends to tilt toward the union.

State GOP: In election's wake, Dems may want to rethink allegiance to Madigan

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 23, 2016

Illinois Republican Party Executive Director Nick Klitzing released a memo following last week’s election results detailing the challenges that now lie before House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and the Democratic Party in the Land of Lincoln.

Illinois labor board ruling soon may allow state to force terms on AFSCME

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 23, 2016

In a victory for Gov. Bruce Rauner and his administration, the Illinois Labor Relations Board ruled in a 5-0 vote on Nov. 15 that the state and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) have reached an impasse in their contract negotiations.

Analyst: GOP gains in General Assembly upend Democratic power dynamic

By Carbondale Reporter | Nov 23, 2016

The recent election dropped Democrats out of the supermajority in the state House as Republicans gained four seats there, in addition to two seats in the state Senate.

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

By Carbondale Reporter | 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.