Dupage Policy Journal

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, Aug. 12

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Aug. 12

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, Aug. 12

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Aug. 12

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, Aug. 12

City of Elmhurst City Council met July 15

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, July 15

City of Darien Police Pension Board of Trustees will meet Aug. 15

City of Darien Police Pension Board of Trustees will meet Thursday, Aug. 15

Intern receives recognition for summer contributions

Special shout out to Casey who has been an absolute powerhouse working in my office this summer. As a member of my team, she has been responsible for handling tasks ranging from constituent outreach and event organization to conducting phone calls and creating beautiful graphic designs.

Rep. Nicole La Ha Zwiercan: 'The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program'

State Representative Nicole La Ha Zwiercan shared information about grants for fire departments and not-for-profit ambulance services, stating, "Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment." She made the announcement in an August 12 Facebook post.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Aug. 10?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State sales taxes: Lombard residents paid 33rd-largest sum in May

Lombard residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 33rd highest total paid per municipality in May.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Aug. 10

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jeanne Ives: 'Socialism = a political and economic theory of social organization which advocates that the means of production, distribution, and exchange should be owned or regulated by the communmity'

Jeanne Ives spoke out on socialism and the ideas of Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, stating that an example of socialism is "a state-owned grocery store as Johnson is doing in Chicago." She made the statements in an Aug. 9 post on X.

Carol Stream man sentenced to seven years for shooting at ex-girlfriend's vehicle

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that a former Carol Stream man accused of firing a handgun at a vehicle occupied by his ex-girlfriend and another individual has been sentenced to seven years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Dejonte Parks, 27 (d.o.b. 4/2/1997), formerly of the 200 block of E. St. Charles Road, appeared at his sentencing hearing this morning in front of Judge Daniel Guerin, who handed down the sentence. On May 6, 2022, Parks appeared in Bond Court where Judge Guerin set bond at $250,000 with 10% to apply. He has remained...

Free jobs fair hosted by state legislators on August 28 in Carol Stream

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representatives Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) will host a free Jobs Fair on August 28 in Carol Stream, Illinois. The event is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to noon at the Fountain View Recreation Center in the Carol Stream Park District, located at 910 N. Gary Avenue.

Free jobs fair in Carol Stream on August 28 aims to connect job seekers with employers

Carol Stream, Illinois—Those seeking new employment opportunities are invited to attend a free Jobs Fair hosted by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representatives Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) on August 28 in Carol Stream.

Free job fair hosted by Sen. Lewis and Reps. Sanalitro & Grant on Aug. 28

A free Jobs Fair will be hosted by State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) on August 28 in Carol Stream. The event aims to assist individuals seeking new employment or career opportunities.

Did DuPage County students fail or pass their 2022-23 ELA tests?