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Bensenville ordinance disallows unannounced buses from dropping off illegal immigrants
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
In response to a query about its policies on the housing and transportation of undocumented immigrants, the municipality of Bensenville clarified that it had enacted an ordinance in December prohibiting migrant buses from making unannounced stops within city limits. The ordinance was officially adopted on Dec. 12, 2023.
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State Senate District 25 candidate Brown: ‘How much did you use to pay for tolls?’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
State Senate District 25 candidate Heather Brown is bringing attention to the obscured history and rising costs of tolls in Illinois, emphasizing the need for transparency in the toll system. Highlighting the shift from toll booths to electronic systems, Brown expressed concern about the increasing toll increments that burden the working class.
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8th Congressional District candidate Rice on Krishnamoorthi: ‘It’s under his watch he’s made CCP the biggest threat to our national security and economy’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has launched accusations against his opponent, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.). Rice claims that Krishnamoorthi, as the ranking member for the Select Committee on US and Chinese Communist Party (CCP) relations, has allowed the CCP to strengthen its position and infiltrate the United States.
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11th Congressional District candidate Evans endorsed by Sen. Wilcox
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently secured the endorsement of State Sen. Craig Wilcox (R-McHenry). Wilcox, a retired Colonel from the United States Air Force who was first elected in 2017, has been recognized for his dedicated service, having earned two Bronze Star Medals.
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Illinois State Senate District 25 Brown: ‘Remember what they said within 24 hours after the attack on innocent civilians!’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Heather Brown has taken a strong stance against antisemitism, particularly in the context of her opponent State Sen. Karina Villa’s response to the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israeli civilians. Villa, along with 15 Democrat colleagues, signed a letter attributing the Hamas attack to “inequality.”
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Illinois State Senate District 25 candidate Brown: ‘Stop allowing the schools to be able to do as they please WITHOUT your consent’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Heather Brown, a candidate for Illinois State Senate District 25, has endorsed the Parents Matter Coalition's initiative to place a parental rights question on the state's November 2024 ballot. Brown is advocating for parents to insist that "child's healthcare" be included in the ballot, underscoring the importance of enhanced parental consent in medical decisions and restricting schools' ability to act without parental approval.
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8th Congressional District candidate Rice: ‘As usual, they simply want more money to address it instead of fixing the real problem’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has voiced his concerns about the management of public transportation by Illinois congressional Democrats, including his opponent U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.). He has accused them of openly acknowledging their failure in overseeing public transportation.
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11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans hosts fundraising reception as congressional campaign gains momentum
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, is preparing to host a fundraising reception at Niko’s Red Mill Tavern on Tuesday, Feb. 13. The event is organized by Jerry Evans for Congress to gather support for his campaign in the forthcoming elections.
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8th Congressional District candidate Rice: ‘Spending addiction by the folks holding the purse strings is destroying our future’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has expressed his apprehension over recent events in Congress, specifically the enactment of a third stopgap funding measure to prevent a partial government shutdown until March 1. He shed light on a split among Republicans, with approximately half siding with Democrats to back the measure and the other half opposing it due to worries about escalated spending.
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11th Congressional District candidate Jerry Evans to host reception in Naperville, gearing up for IL-11 congressional race
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, is scheduled to host a reception on Tuesday, Jan. 30 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. at Le Chocolat Du Bouchard located at 129 S Washington Street in Naperville. The event, which is organized by Jerry Evans for Congress, extends an invitation to the public to show their support for his campaign.
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La Ha: ‘Driving into Springfield as a State Representative for the people of District 82 is a tremendous honor that I do not take lightly’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) recently made her inaugural appearance on the House floor as the 103rd General Assembly reconvened. La Ha expressed a clear focus on her legislative objectives for the session.
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11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘I’m proud to announce that I have received the endorsement of the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently announced his endorsement from the Grafton Township Republican Central Committee (GTRCC). The committee, located in Huntley, voted on Wednesday night to officially endorse Evans as their favored candidate for the upcoming March primary in Illinois's 11th district.
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Rice: ‘We predict another war on the horizon triggered by a weak and compromised US President, who is under the thumb of the CCP’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has expressed apprehension about an impending war, attributing it to what he believes are revelations from documents obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) by the House Oversight Committee. Rice accuses President Joe Biden of being a compromised leader under the influence of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), alleging that he accepted bribes for his family's benefit.
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La Ha: ‘Join in the fight to end human trafficking’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
State Representative Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) is actively campaigning to raise awareness about human trafficking, underlining the necessity of collective efforts to eradicate this grave crime. Dressed in a conspicuous blue outfit, La Ha participated in the campaign against human trafficking and promoted a Blue Campaign advertisement on her social media platforms.
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8th Congressional District candidate Rice: ‘Robert Renteria lives in Illinois, so he sees what we are up against in terms of the dangerous indoctrination of our children’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has expressed his endorsement for Dr. Robert Renteria's initiative "From the Barrio to the Board Room," which underscores the perils of children's indoctrination in Illinois. He praised Renteria's credibility as a valuable resource for young people, citing his personal triumph over poverty, gangs, drugs, and abuse.
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La Ha: ‘The new director has a long road ahead to fix the ongoing issues within DCFS’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
State Rep. Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) recently noted that Heidi Mueller, former Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, will take charge of the embattled Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) starting Feb. 1. La Ha acknowledged the long road ahead for Mueller in addressing the ongoing issues within DCFS but expressed hope for a collaborative relationship to ensure the safety of the state’s most vulnerable children.
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8th Congressional District candidate Rice: Krishnamoorthi ‘will likely back his fellow tyrannical and communist democrat cohorts turning AB 5 into national policy’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, an 8th Congressional District candidate, is criticizing his opponent, U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.), for his alleged support of policies that could harm entrepreneurs and freelancers by backing the nationalization of California’s controversial AB 5 law, which has faced criticism for its impact on independent contractors. Rice highlighted Krishnamoorthi’s co-sponsorship of the ProAct, a bill he claims could be detrimental to the approximately 59 million entrepreneurs or freelancers.
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State Rep. La Ha: ‘People are leaving Illinois in droves to escape high taxes and out-of-touch public policies’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
State Rep. Nicole La Ha (R-Homer Glen) has voiced her concerns over the growing number of residents leaving Illinois, attributing this exodus to high taxes and what she perceives as "out-of-touch public policies." In an effort to reverse this trend, La Ha affirmed the commitment of House Republicans to transform Illinois into a more affordable and secure place for its residents.
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Rice: ’Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson won’t end the ‘sanctuary status’ to stem the influx of illegal migrants into the city’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has criticized Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson's refusal to revoke the city's "sanctuary status," which he perceives as a method to control the influx of illegal migrants. Rice claims that Johnson's strategy is motivated by an attempt to secure additional federal funds for the immigration crisis from supportive politicians in Washington, D.C., including his opponent U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.).
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8th Congressional District candidate Rice: ‘Radical Raja fights for the lobbyist and special interest groups that filled his campaign coffers’
By DuPage Policy Journal | 1 year ago
Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has voiced criticism against his opponent, U.S. Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Ill.). Rice accused Krishnamoorthi of prioritizing lobbyists and special interest groups over the welfare of the constituents. He further claimed that Krishnamoorthi, whom he referred to as "radical Raja," was allegedly promoting experimental global vaccination initiatives without adequate consideration for potential complications.