Michael McGrady Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Former ISU president's severance called example of out-of-control spending

By Michael McGrady | Oct 26, 2017

Former Illinois State University President, Timothy Flanagan received a severance package of approximately $480,000 after only seven months on the job, according to Jose Sanchez of the Better Government Association (BGA).

Freshmen legislators vent frustration at failure of budget deal

By Michael McGrady | Jun 1, 2017

Many freshmen lawmakers say the crash and burn they saw on Wednesday night came about because the Democrats don't know how to drive.

Manar attacks Kankakee Times for publishing school funding numbers

By Michael McGrady | May 26, 2017

Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) is demanding a state investigation after the Kankakee Times reported on the anticipated district-by-district financial impact of his Senate Bill 1, which promises to change the state's formula for dispensing money to public schools.