Caitlin Nordahl Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Watchdogs: Who's Joe, and why did Mautino pay him $12,487?

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 26, 2017

As a state lawmaker, Frank Mautino paid nearly $12,500 in campaign fund cash to a man named Joe without keeping any supporting receipts, according to a government oversight group.

Tax analyst: Illinoisans crushed under weight of sales, income, property taxes

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 25, 2017

Illinoisans pay more in total taxes than anyone else in the nation, so any thoughts about adding to that burden need to be forgotten, a tax analyst argued recently.

Small businesses have big role to play in saving Illinois, Rauner says on tour

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 18, 2017

Illinois can't grow unless its small businesses grow, Gov. Bruce Rauner told owners and employees of several of the state's 1 million such businesses on a brief tour recently.

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Illinois Urbana campus shelled out $7,000 on speaker costs over five years

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 14, 2017

The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus (UIUC) has spent nearly $7,000 on commencement speakers over the past five years, according to documents obtained via a recent Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request.

War hero, ex-CIA boss Petraeus to speak at Chicago fundraiser

By Caitlin Nordahl | May 5, 2017

Ret. Gen. David Petraeus, perhaps best known for leading the American military efforts in Iraq under Presdent George W. Bush, will provide the keynote address at the 6th Annual Navy Seal Foundation's "Chicago Evening of Tribute," a fundraising event that supports Naval Special Warfare (NSW) families.

Eagle Creek reopening gets some congressional support

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 26, 2017

When the Eagle Creek Resort reopens, David Cruitt hopes it will be a modern facility run by an established national brand, he said recently.

Champaign County not immune to outmigration trend

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 26, 2017

Champaign County lost 2,102 residents in 2016, contributing to a statewide trend that saw more residents leave Illinois than any other state, the Illinois Policy Institute and Chicago Tribune said recently.

Illinoisans told to take consolidation into their own hands

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 25, 2017

A public policy group is calling on Illinoisans to demand that the Senate follow the House's lead and approve a bill that would allow voters to decide to consolidate local governments.

Rauner: Reform can work, and work can return

By Caitlin Nordahl | Apr 22, 2017

The state of Illinois should be working for the people who work for it, Gov. Bruce Rauner told a gathering at HL Precision Manufacturing in Champaign recently.

Bristol Place update focuses on safety, 'smart' connectivity

By Caitlin Nordahl | Mar 11, 2017

Crime and connectivity were the main topics on the table during a recent Bristol Place Phase II Steering Committee meeting led by the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and project developer AHDVS LLC.

Northbound lane of Prospect Avenue closed for water main repair

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 22, 2017

A northbound lane of Prospect Avenue, between John Street and Green Street, is currently closed and will remain so until Feb. 24 as the Illinois American Water Company works to repair a damaged water main.

Southbound lane on Neil Street closed for sidewalk construction

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 22, 2017

One of the southbound lanes of Neil Street between Clark Street and White Street is currently closed to allow for construction of a new sidewalk; it is scheduled to reopen on March 3.

Construction on MCORE project to begin in early March

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 19, 2017

The city of Urbana recently released an update on the Multimodal Corridor Enhancement (MCORE) project, which will improve mobility in the area through enhanced infrastructure.

Colfax golf cart, ROV renewal stickers now available

By Caitlin Nordahl | Feb 12, 2017

Residents of Colfax Illinois who have golf carts and other recreational off-highway vehicles (ROVs) should seek out renewal stickers for 2017, which are now available.