January, 2017 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Shay donates $200 to Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 18, 2017

Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County has received $35,875 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

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SafeWise: Charleston second safest college town in the country

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 2017

Charleston, Illinois, recently ranked second in the SafeWise 2016 Safest College Towns in America list.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 15, 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.

James P. Wade donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 13, 2017

James P. Wade, (2531 Sweet Birch Lane, New Athens,), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By East Central Reporter Reports | Jan 13, 2017

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

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By East Central Reporter Reports | 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.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By East Central Reporter Reports | 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.

Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By East Central Reporter Reports | 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.

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

By East Central Reporter Reports | 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.