Dupage Policy Journal Reports Stories

Rep. Amy Grant issues statement after recent acts of political violence

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has released a statement following recent violent incidents, including a school shooting in Colorado and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Inside Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc.—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 11, 2025

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $20,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Maureen Harty announces retirement after leading College Conference Of Illinois & Wisconsin

By L. L. Lin | Sep 11, 2025

Maureen Harty, Executive Director of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW), will retire in November after a 38-year career in collegiate athletics.

Sanalitro announces free document shredding event for local residents

By L. L. Lin | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) will host a free Community Shred Event for residents of the 48th District on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Government-backed nonprofit West Suburban Community Pantry profiled

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 10, 2025

West Suburban Community Pantry, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $590,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Week ending Sept. 20: 3 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released

By K. J. Myers | Sep 10, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Rep. Amy Grant announces disability resource fair in Carol Stream

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) will host a Disability Resource Fair in partnership with State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett).

Bo Smith breaks Elmhurst golf record, earns CCIW weekly honor

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 10, 2025

Elmhurst golfer Bo Smith set a new school record with a 36-hole score of 139 at the Delaware Country Club Shootout last Friday.

Augustana's Maddy Harned earns CCIW weekly honor for women's tennis

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 10, 2025

Maddy Harned, a senior at Augustana College from Rockford, Illinois, has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week.

City of Warrenville Tourism & Arts Commission will meet Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Tourism & Arts Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 11

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met September 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 8

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 12

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, Aug. 11

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, Aug. 11

Carthage's Lexi Manteufel named CCIW women's golf student-athlete of the week

By L. L. Lin | Sep 10, 2025

Lexi Manteufel, a sophomore at Carthage, has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Golf Student-Athlete of the Week.