Dupage Policy Journal

The 104th Illinois General Assembly commenced with an inauguration ceremony at the University of Springfield in Illinois on January 8, 2025.

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro begins second term in Illinois House

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro was sworn in for her second term in the Illinois House of Representatives on January 8, 2025.

Amy Grant begins fourth term as Illinois state representative

State Representative Amy Grant was sworn in for her fourth term in the Illinois House of Representatives on January 8, 2025.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 12?

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 12.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Jan. 4?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

4 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within DuPage County in Q4 2024 compared to the previous quarter

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

Salt Creek School District 48 enrollment in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment at Salt Creek School District 48 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q3 Recap: 5 parolees from DuPage County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

There were five offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in DuPage County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

Westmont residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for October 2024

Westmont residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

2 gas stations in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Jan. 4

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Darien School District 61: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.6% of the students in Darien School District 61 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 11?

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 11.

40.8% of Winfield School District 34 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.8% of the students in Winfield School District 34 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bensenville ranks 79th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during October 2024

Bensenville residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

DuPage County collects $3.1 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in October 2024

In October 2024, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Benjamin School District 25 enrollment in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment at Benjamin School District 25 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Sanalitro urges action during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has announced that January 2025 will be recognized as National Human Trafficking Prevention Month.

Seth Lewis launches third annual Valentines for seniors card drive

State Senator Seth Lewis has initiated his third annual "Valentines for Seniors" card drive, aiming to bring joy to seniors in the 24th Senate District.

FOIA Request Sent to DuPage County Sheriff's Office Regarding 2024 Arrest Records on January 7, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the DuPage County Sheriff's Office on January 7, 2025, seeking comprehensive details about all arrests made in the year 2024.

Representative Amy Grant promotes National Blood Donor Month for January