Dupage Policy Journal

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Aug. 24

The only price of E15 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.

Prairie State sales taxes: Addison residents paid 24th-largest sum in June

Addison residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in June.

Wheaton ranks 75th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

Wheaton residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

$5.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for DuPage County

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

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

There were 22 fewer active legal licenses in cities within DuPage County in the second quarter of 2024 compared to the previous quarter.

DuPage County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2022-23 school year

The most prevalent ethnicity in DuPage County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Court denies pre-trial release for man accused in road rage shooting

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Director of the Illinois State Police Brendan Kelly announced today that Judge Demetrios Panoushis has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of opening fire on another automobile last night. Nicholas Ortiz, 24, of the 5200 block of S. Sacramento Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm at a Person or Vehicle (Class 1 Felony).

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Aug. 24?