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This Halloween, Keep the Scares Off the Road: Don’t Drive Impaired

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 23, 2023

The Naperville Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun. If you will be out scaring up a good time, remember to plan ahead for a sober ride home.

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Naperville councilwoman Allison Longenbaugh ducks calls to retract ‘insurrection’ comments on dark money influence in politics

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 20, 2023

Naperville Councilwoman Allison Longenbaugh is being asked to walk back comments regarding she made during an Oct. 9 Naperville City Council workshop.

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DuPage County state's attorney: 'I commend Sheriff Mendrick and the detectives involved who have invested countless hours to determine the truth about what actually happened that night'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 13, 2023

On June 18, a Willowbrook man was shot and killed along with several others who suffered from gunshot wounds during a Juneteenth Celebration. On Oct. 6, an Aurora man accused of firing a handgun at the Juneteenth Celebration in Unincorporated Willowbrook was denied pre-trial release by Judge Joshua Dieden at the state's request. As the investigation continues, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office encourages anybody with further information to call (630) 407-2400.

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Suburban man charged with throwing rocks at Gov. Pritzker mansion, stalking

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 12, 2023

A Villa Park man was charged with stalking Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week after being arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Pritzker's Gold Coast mansion.

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Crime Stoppers Offer Reward for Information in Recent Theft Case

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 12, 2023

NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the theft of a firefighter helmet (actual helmet pictured below) that was removed from a statue in front of a Naperville residence on the 1200 block of Sandpiper Lane on Sept. 23, 2023.

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One arrested in connection to Willowbrook mass shooting

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 9, 2023

Anthony Mothershed, 19, has been arrested in connection to the mass shooting that took place at a Juneteenth celebration in Willowbrook in June 2023. The shooting occurred at a strip mall parking lot and resulted in one fatality and multiple injuries.

Anti-Catholic bias accusations leveled at Downers Grove Public Library Board

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 6, 2023

Critics are coming out to highlight the Downers Grove Library Board’s change to its Land Acknowledgment statement criticizing the “Catholic and other Christian churches.”

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Former employee of Oak Brook-based Federal Signal Corp. says Biden’s brother called him ‘the big guy’ during meeting

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 5, 2023

Francis “Frank” Biden, president Joe Biden’s 69-yeard-old younger brother, was outed for using the infamous term “the big guy” to address his older brother in meetings with Federal Signal Corp. executives.

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Structure Fire in the 4100 Block of Emporia Ct.

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 3, 2023

At 8:57 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 25, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a call for a structure fire at a two-story, wood-framed, single-family residential structure on the 4100 Block of Emporia Ct. Naperville 911 (PSAP) dispatched a general alarm assignment consisting of ten pieces of fire apparatus and twenty-four personnel including an Incident Commander and an Incident Safety Officer to the reported address. PSAP also advised the occupants to evacuate the building.

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Sheriff Mendrick remains silent on unsolved Willowbrook mass shooting

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 29, 2023

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick has been silent on the Willowbrook mass shooting which resulted in one death and 22 injuries.

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Ives: ‘What’s next state-runned clothing stores, gas stations, insurance companies’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 28, 2023

Breakthrough Ideas CEO Jeanne Ives is criticizing Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s idea for state-run grocery stores.

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Oct. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Cancelled

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 26, 2023

Oct. 4 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Cancelled

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Treasures Naperville: ‘Long nights at the shop due to minimal amounts of law and order in Naperville’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 21, 2023

Treasures Naperville shared challenges as Downton Naperville faced a teen flash mob, one of several such incidents that have played out in recent weeks.

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City of Naperville and Illinois Muslim Chamber of Commerce Partner to Host 'Doing Business With the City of Naperville'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 21, 2023

Two-Hour Workshop to Provide Information on Becoming a City Vendor in Construction, Public Works, Consulting and Information Technology

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DGTRO Chairman commends DuPage County State's Attorney efforts to safegaurd abused animals

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 18, 2023

On Aug. 30, the Chairman of the Downers Grove Township Republican Organization, Jack Novak, released a statement praising DuPage County State's Attorney Bob Berlin's initiative to further animal protection laws in Illinois. The Chairman expressed his support for Berlin's dedication to protecting the citizens of DuPage County and their pets.

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Structure Fire in the 900 Block of Anne Road

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 14, 2023

Storm-related fire causes $20,000 in damages

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Casten, Burchett Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Help Teachers Afford Classroom Supplies

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 14, 2023

On September 8, Representatives Sean Casten (D-IL-06) and Tim Burchett (R-TN-02) introduced the bipartisan Educators Expense Deduction Modernization Act of 2023. This bill would increase the amount educators are able to deduct on qualified out-of-pocket classroom expenses on their annual tax return from $250 to $1,000 and keep it indexed to inflation to ensure the deduction keeps pace with rising costs.

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DuPage County events Sept. 26 and after

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 12, 2023

The Rotary Run Charity Classic, also known as Hinsdale's Family Run, celebrates its 29th year of running strong!

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Berlin on alleged Nordstrom Rack thieves: ‘Helped themselves to more than $1,400 worth of merchandise’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 8, 2023

Two Chicago women, Destiny Jackson and Alexis Glenn, were charged with stealing over $1,400 worth of merchandise from an Oak Brook Nordstrom Rack store.

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Complaint alleging campaign finance violations by Naperville Forward party proceeds to public hearing

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Sep 6, 2023

Parts of a complaint filed with the Illinois State Board of Elections that alleges the Naperville Forward party and its chairwoman, former councilwoman Theresa Sullivan, violated campaign finance rules were found to be justified and will proceed to a public hearing, the state election board has ruled.