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Government events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 15, 2025

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

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Lezon, Britton and Damon earn CCIW women’s volleyball weekly honors

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 15, 2025

North Central’s Sarah Lezon, North Park’s Kendal Britton, and Carthage’s Jenna Damon have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Lawmakers organize disability resource fair in Carol Stream

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 15, 2025

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

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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By L. V. Miller | Sep 14, 2025

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

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Downers Grove residents paid 31st-largest sum per muncipality in July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 14, 2025

Downers Grove residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 14, 2025

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

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Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 14, 2025

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

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Serenity House

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 14, 2025

Serenity House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $1,060,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Wheaton residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 14, 2025

Wheaton residents paid just under $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Prairie State Taxes: Carol Stream residents rank 59th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 13, 2025

Carol Stream residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 59th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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DuPage County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Sept. 6

By M. A. Atkinson | Sep 13, 2025

There were 46 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Prairie State Taxes: West Chicago residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 13, 2025

West Chicago residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Evangelical Child and Family Agency

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 13, 2025

Evangelical Child and Family Agency, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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DuPage GOP chair Coyne on Pritzker’s rhetoric after Charlie Kirk assassination: ‘They demonize those they don’t agree with’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Kevin Coyne, DuPage County GOP chair, blamed divisive political rhetoric for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling it part of a pattern of escalating violence.

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House candidate Gupta: Sanctuary city policies incentivize 'unchecked illegal migration'

By Y. S. Wenger | Sep 12, 2025

Ajay Gupta, a candidate for Illinois House District 41, expressed concerns over sanctuary city policies, stating they undermine immigration enforcement, incentivize illegal migration, and place burdens on local resources and safety.

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House candidate Gupta: 'Job growth in my district would be best achieved by slashing taxes and regulations'

By E. W. Schmidt | Sep 12, 2025

Ajay Gupta, a candidate for Illinois House District 41, has expressed his belief that reducing taxes and regulations would stimulate entrepreneurship.

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Bartlett ranks 98th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 12, 2025

Bartlett residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Lombard responsible for 35th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 12, 2025

Lombard residents paid approximately $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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CCIW women's soccer teams begin season strong behind offense and defense

By L. L. Lin | Sep 12, 2025

The 2025 College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) women’s soccer season has started with strong offensive performances, solid defensive efforts, and several standout individual contributions across the league.

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North Park rises to No.8 as CCIW men’s soccer teams begin fast-paced season

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 12, 2025

The 2025 College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) men’s soccer season is underway, with North Park University gaining national attention by ranking eighth in the latest NCAA Division III men's soccer poll released by United Soccer Coaches.