Dupage Policy Journal

City of Naperville Sister Cities Commission met March 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Naperville Sister Cities Commission met Tuesday, March 12

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met March 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Monday, March 11

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met March 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Monday, March 11

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs & Safety Committee met March 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Mar 16, 2024

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs & Safety Committee met Monday, March 11

Du Page County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Thrive of Lisle?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

Thrive of Lisle was one of the 31 for-profit facility nursing homes in Du Page County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

Did Butler School District 53 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 25.2% of Butler School District 53 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Seeking Nominations for IL Senior Hall of Fame

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame is currently seeking nominations for individuals aged 65 and older who have made significant contributions to various fields. According to the announcement, each year, four older adults are inducted into the Hall of Fame for their work in the arts, sports, and entertainment; community service; education; or the labor force.To qualify for nomination, individuals must meet specific criteria. They must be 65 or older at the time of nomination and either a current Illinois resident or have spent most of their life residing in Illinois. The...

Illinoisans Hall of Fame Celebrates Seniors' Achievements

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame is dedicated to recognizing the outstanding accomplishments of individuals aged 65 and older in Illinois. As stated by the organizers, "The Senior Illinoisans Hall of Fame honors the accomplishments of Illinois residents aged 65 and older."According to the guidelines of the Hall of Fame, four older adults are chosen annually for their contributions in various fields such as arts, sports, entertainment, community service, education, or the labor force. In the words of the organizers, "Each year, four older adults are inducted into the...

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Mar. 9

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Sign the Petition to Protect Victims of Human Trafficking

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

Rep. Amy Grant and House Republicans have recently introduced an anti-human trafficking legislative package to combat the prevalent issue. This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by human trafficking and provide support to victims.According to a statement released last week, Rep. Amy Grant and her colleagues are committed to tackling human trafficking head-on. The legislative package is a crucial step towards addressing this modern-day form of slavery that affects individuals across various demographics.In 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline...

Rep. Sanalitro Testifies in Transportation Committee

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

Rep. Sanalitro, representing ABATE of Illinois, Inc., testified in front of the House Transportation Committee today regarding a new bill aimed at expanding specialty license plate options for motorcyclists in Illinois. The representative expressed enthusiasm, stating, "I presented my bill on behalf of ABATE of Illinois, Inc. today in the House Transportation Committee." The proposed legislation seeks to provide motorcyclists with the same variety of specialty plates that are currently available for regular cars. If passed, the bill would grant motorcyclists the opportunity...

Recent Chicagoland Human Trafficking Cases

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 15, 2024

Representative Sanalitro recently shared stories of human trafficking cases from DuPage County, shedding light on the dark reality faced by victims in the Chicagoland area. The Representative's efforts to raise awareness about this issue are commendable, as human trafficking remains a pervasive problem that often goes unnoticed.In a recent statement, Rep. Sanalitro urged the community to take action and support efforts to protect victims of human trafficking. The Representative emphasized the importance of standing up for those who are most vulnerable and in need of...

City of Warrenville City Council met March 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 15, 2024

City of Warrenville City Council 7 p.m. Monday, March 4.

Oak Brook responsible for 36th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 14, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.

Stevens shares early voting, grace period registration information for voters

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 14, 2024

In an early March social media update, Robert Stevens, a candidate for the House of Representatives, disseminated a list of early voting and registration sites across DuPage County. This information was originally shared via a link from the DuPage County Republicans.