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Government events this week in DuPage County: Aug. 24-30
The following events are scheduled to take place in DuPage County this week.
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Harvard-educated attorney Gupta launches bid against Yang Rohr, blasts one-party rule and tax policies
Attorney Ajay Gupta has officially announced his candidacy for Illinois House District 41, setting his sights on unseating incumbent State Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-Naperville) in 2026.
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French Outdoor Market brings community together in Roselle
The French Outdoor Market took place at Petal Porch in the Village of Roselle, drawing community members to shop local and connect.
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Founder of League of American Workers: Gov. Pritkzer 'continues to prioritize foreigners' over American citizens
Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, has criticized Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker for signing legislation that extends financial aid to all residents regardless of immigration status.
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Parrilli questions Pritzker’s redistricting record: ‘Political power often outweighs promises of good governance’
Gina Parrilli, a Westmont Village Trustee and Republican candidate for Illinois’ 45th House District, is raising concerns about the state’s redistricting process and Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s handling of it.
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45th House District candidate Parrilli vows to fight sky-high taxes, government waste: ‘I'm just fed up’
Gina Parrilli, a Westmont Village Trustee and longtime resident, has announced her campaign for Illinois’ 45th House District, vowing to challenge what she calls “a broken political system” and take on incumbent Democrat State Rep. Martha Deuter (D-Elmhurst) in the 2026 election.
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Illinois House candidate Trussell: Legislators who fled Texas 'are not heroes'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, expressed her views on what constitutes true heroism.
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2 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Management of Companies and Enterprises industry across DuPage Policy Journal publication area during 2024
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Management of Companies and Enterprises 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.
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Councilman Syed’s role in advocacy group draws scrutiny ahead of IMEA decision
As the Naperville City Council prepares for an Aug. 19 vote on whether to renew the city's long-term energy contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), questions have emerged about whether Councilman Ashfaq Syed should recuse himself due to affiliations with organizations that have publicly opposed the deal.
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Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County
DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.
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McBroom says District 203 School Board member's involvement in IMEA vote is 'unprecedented,' clear overstep
Naperville City Councilman Josh McBroom is speaking out against District 203 school board member Marc Willensky’s involvement in the City Council’s upcoming decision on whether to renew Naperville’s power contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA).
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DuPage Policy Journal publication area records 12 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Educational Services industry during 2024
Of the 13 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Educational Services industry located across DuPage Policy Journal publication area 12 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Government events this week in DuPage County: Aug. 10-16
The following events are scheduled to take place in DuPage County this week.
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House candidate Trussell on redistricting: 'Dems love to accuse you of what they are doing'
Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for Illinois's 42nd Senate District, has criticized Democrats for their stance on redistricting.
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Addison Township stonewalls FOIA request on political consulting contract
Addison Township officials have failed to respond to an Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request seeking records related to the board's hiring of Democratic-aligned lobbying and consulting firm, Veritas Strategies.