Dupage Policy Journal

Prairie State sales taxes: Lombard residents paid 31st-largest sum in June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 5, 2024

Lombard residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in June.

Oak Brook residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in June.

DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $15.2 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in June.

2 gas stations in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 24

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 1-7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this week.

Illinois State House District 26 candidate: 'Let us stop with the killing'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Illinois State House District 26 candidate Audrey Barrett called for an end to killings, saying, "I'll be praying for the victim, family and Pastor Corey Brooks." She made this statement in an August 27 Facebook post.

Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Sept. 1-7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

Senator receives high marks from Illinois Environmental Council

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Senator Lewis earns an “A” on Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Scorecard

Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 1-7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

Lombard man denied pre-trial release after hate crime charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced that Judge Demetrios Panoushis granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Lombard man charged with yelling racial slurs and displaying a BB gun at a Lombard Park District facility. Carl Walsh, 35 (d.o.b. 9/23/1988), of the 600 block of Grace Street, appeared at First Appearance Court last Sunday charged with one count of Hate Crime – Public Park or Community Center, a Class 3 Felony, and one count of Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.

Court denies pre-trial release for Cook County men facing weapons/drug charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean, and Wood Dale Chief of Police Chris Zito announced that the Court has granted the State’s motion to detain two Cook County men charged with weapons and drug offenses in separate incidents. This morning, Larry Adams, 34, of Streamwood, appeared in First Appearance Court before Judge Joshua Dieden charged with one count of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony), one count of Possession of Cannabis – More than 100 Grams Less...

DuPage County taxpayers give $6.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

In June, DuPage County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

DuPage County collects $3.3 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

In June, DuPage County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Downers Grove responsible for 29th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

Downers Grove residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in June.

Family & kids events this September in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this month.

City of Darien Board of Fire and Police Commission will meet September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 2, 2024

City of Darien Board of Fire and Police Commission will meet at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 3.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DuPage County in week ending Aug. 24?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this September in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this month.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Aug. 24

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 companies in cities within DuPage County received two inspections in August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received two FDA inspections in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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