Dupage Policy Journal Reports Stories

City of Elmhurst City Council met July 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 9, 2025

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, July 7

Senator Seth Lewis co-hosts IPASS transition event in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 9, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) are set to host an IPASS on Demand event in Wheaton on July 16.

Community Consolidated School District 93 administrators rank 338th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 9, 2025

Administrators in Community Consolidated School District 93 earn an average of $104,176 per year, ranking 338th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Halkias: Failure to extend IMEA contract could result in 30% increase in energy prices for Naperville

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 8, 2025

Naperville residents could see their electric bills spike by more than 30 percent if the City Council fails to schedule a vote to renew a critical power contract at its July 15 meeting, according to the chairman of the city’s Public Utilities Advisory Board (PUAB).

29 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within DuPage County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By L. E. Gilliam | Jul 8, 2025

There were 29 fewer active legal licenses in cities within DuPage County in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

Beverly native Jahad Henderson arrested for reckless fireworks, running from police during Sunset Pool 'flash mob' takeover

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 8, 2025

Police arrested Jahad K. Henderson at Glen Ellyn’s Sunset Pool on Saturday, July 5, while responding to a "flash mob" incident involving 200–300 teens from Chicago who stormed the property without paying, pushed its manager into the pool, and ignited fireworks directly into the water.

Week ending July 19: 3 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released from jail

By K. J. Myers | Jul 8, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Jul 8, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Construction industry across DuPage Policy Journal publication area

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 8, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Construction employers across DuPage Policy Journal publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Police: Arrest made after 'unruly and illegal behavior' at Glen Ellyn Sunset Pool prompts mutual aid, evacuation of park district

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 7, 2025

One person was arrested after shooting fireworks at the Glen Ellyn Sunset Pool during a "flash mob" that saw between 200 to 300 teens and young adults storm the property on July 5, unleashing chaos that included drug use, underage drinking and the pool's manager being shoved into the water.

Enrollment Analysis: Pacific Islander students comprised less than 1% of DuPage County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 7, 2025

In DuPage County schools, 10 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

'They threw Christine into the water;' Chicago 'flash mob' takes over Glen Ellyn’s Sunset Pool, assaults manager

By LGIS News Service | Jul 7, 2025

A “flash mob” of some 200 Chicago residents swarmed Glen Ellyn’s village pool on Saturday afternoon, forcing their way past the entrance and assaulting the pool manager, Christine Giunta-Mayer.

Analysis: Addison School District 4 administrators rank 381st highest in state for average salary in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 7, 2025

Administrators in Addison School District 4 earn an average of $113,034 per year, ranking 381st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Government events this week in DuPage County: July 6-12

By C. H. Benoit | Jul 7, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in DuPage County this week.

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 28

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: July 6-12

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 6, 2025

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

2024: West Chicago Elementary School District 33 administrators rank 340th highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 6, 2025

Administrators in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 earn an average of $115,351 per year, ranking 340th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: July 6-12

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 6, 2025

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

Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: July 6-12

By L. V. Miller | Jul 6, 2025

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

Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?