Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County's institutions spent $2,497,725 on basketball teams in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 21, 2024

DuPage County's basketball collegiate teams received $2,497,725 in funding for the 2023 season.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending July 20?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 21, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 20, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 67,008 white students enrolled in DuPage County County schools in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 20, 2024

In DuPage County County schools, 67,008 white students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

DuPage County home sales in week ending July 13

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 20, 2024

There were 86 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending July 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 13

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Students suspended or expelled 41 times in a single school year in Wood Dale School District 7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

There were 41 students suspended in Wood Dale School District 7 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Carol Stream residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

Carol Stream residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Rep. Grant's mobile DMV event fully booked; alternative locations available

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant’s (R-Wheaton) Mobile DMV Services Event, scheduled in coordination with Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) for Friday, August 2, 2024, from 10 AM to 2 PM at the Milton Township Building, is now fully booked. The lawmakers are expressing appreciation for the overwhelming response from the community.

Illinois professionals reminded to renew licenses by September 30

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires.

Court denies pre-trial release for Chicago man charged with drug induced homicide

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state's motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man charged with supplying a fatal dose of fentanyl and alprazolam to a thirty-three-year-old man from Naperville in February 2023. Christopher Hobson, 38, of the 4300 block of S. Saint Lawrence Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with three counts of Drug Induced Homicide (Class X Felony), one count of Manufacture/Delivery of a Controlled Substance...

Illinois State Fair seeks nominees for Illinoisan of the Day program

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking ten individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The program aims to honor individuals who exemplify qualities associated with Illinois, such as integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.

Grant awarded to replace aging water mains on Addison Road

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

Members of State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s (R-Hanover Park) team participated in a check presentation for the City of Wood Dale, which has been awarded grant funds for the Addison Road Water Main Replacement Project. This critical infrastructure project, scheduled for Fiscal Year 2025, will enhance the reliability of Wood Dale’s water system, significantly reduce the need for unexpected repairs, and ensure the availability of safe drinking water for all residents.

Illinois professionals reminded to renew licenses by September deadline

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

The Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation (IDFPR) is reminding individuals with certain professional licenses currently up for renewal to start the renewal process before their license expires.

Court denies pre-trial release for man charged with girlfriend's murder

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 19, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Villa Park man charged with the murder of his girlfriend, twenty-four-year-old Jessica Reyes, following a domestic altercation at his apartment. Anthony Jimenez, 26, of the 1600 block of S. Michigan Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with two counts of First Degree Murder.

District reports Winfield School District 34 suspended or expelled students three times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 18, 2024

There were three students suspended in Winfield School District 34 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Two charged with hate crime over "Free Gaza" graffiti incident

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 18, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese announced today that two men have been charged with hate crimes for allegedly spray painting “Free Gaza” on an Israeli flag at the Bloomingdale Woodman’s grocery store last month. Tabshir Rizvi, 23, of the 100 block of W. Franklin Street, Bloomingdale, and Mohammed Faroun, 22, of the 200 block of Bode Road, Hoffman Estates, have each been charged with two counts of Hate Crime, a Class 4 Felony as well as Misdemeanor charges of Criminal Damage to Property and Disorderly Conduct.

Schaumburg man sentenced to 26 years for robbing cell phone stores

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 18, 2024

A former Schaumburg resident has been sentenced to 26 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) for robbing two cell phone stores at gunpoint. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the sentencing of Stephon Little, 31, who has since changed his name to Isa Al Ahad. The sentencing took place before Judge Joseph Bugos, who handed down a 21-year sentence for a Wheaton robbery and a 26-year sentence for a Hinsdale robbery, to be served concurrently.

Students at West Chicago Elementary School District 33 suspended or expelled 46 times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 17, 2024

There were 46 students suspended in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending July 13

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 17, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois State Fair seeks nominees for Illinoisan of the Day program

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 17, 2024

The Illinois State Fair Museum Foundation is seeking 10 individuals to spotlight each day of the Illinois State Fair as an Illinoisan of the Day. The Illinoisan of the Day program aims to honor individuals who exemplify qualities and characteristics associated with Illinois, such as integrity, dependability, a sense of community, and strong ethics.

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