DuPage County’s $711K grant program sparks backlash over political ties, spending priorities
A $711,000 grant program approved by the DuPage County Board has prompted public scrutiny, with some residents questioning the selection process, political affiliations of recipient organizations, and the focus of funded initiatives.
QDOBA returning to Elmhurst with new North and York location
Qdoba Mexican Eats is set to return to Elmhurst with a new location at North Avenue and York Street.
Students suspended 1,017 times just in 2023-24 school year in Hinsdale Township High School District 86
There were 1,017 incidents of students being suspended just in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.
- Government events this week in DuPage County: July 13-19
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- Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 reports 2 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year
- Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: July 13-19
- Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending July 5?
Bloomingdale residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May
Bloomingdale residents paid just over $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.
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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: July 13-19
Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.
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Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: July 13-19
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this week.
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Lombard responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May
Lombard residents paid approximately $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in May.
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FDA conducted inspections of 18 companies in cities located in DuPage County in Q2
There were 18 companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received 18 FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.
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Prairie State Taxes: Bensenville residents rank 73rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for May
Bensenville residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.
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Macy Ludwig earns CSC Academic All-America status
Senior Macy Ludwig from Illinois Wesleyan University has been recognized with the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honor, marking the fourth consecutive year for the women's golf team to achieve this accolade.
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2 gas stations in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 5
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Park District Director speaks out on flash mob chaos at Sunset Pool: ‘The safety of our guests and staff is always our top priority’
Following a chaotic "flash mob" takeover of Sunset Pool by more than 200 people from Chicago, Glen Ellyn Park District Executive Director Dave Thommes is addressing public concerns and outlining the district’s next steps to ensure safety moving forward.
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Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, July 11 - Sunday, July 13
Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this weekend.
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Senator Seth Lewis co-hosts IDFPR licensing assistance event in Carol Stream
In an effort to assist Illinois residents with professional licensing issues, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) is co-hosting an event in Carol Stream on July 23.
