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DuPage County Education: 350 American Indian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By A. M. Epps | Sep 14, 2025

In DuPage County school districts, 350 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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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.

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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Housing Advocacy & Development

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 12, 2025

Community Housing Advocacy & Development, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $15,000 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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Concerned Parents of Illinois event draws more than 200 GOP leaders

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 12, 2025

More than 200 Republican leaders, candidates and activists gathered on Sept. 11 for a private event hosted by Concerned Parents of Illinois, marking a significant show of grassroots energy ahead of the 2026 election cycle.

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Jeanne Ives urges action after killing of Charlie Kirk: ‘This is a good versus evil battle’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Former Illinois state Rep. Jeanne Ives addressed a Concerned Parents of Illinois event in DuPage County on Sept. 11, calling for renewed activism in response to the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk. The gathering drew more than 200 GOP leaders, activists and parents.

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Rep. Amy Grant and Sen. Seth Lewis organize Wheaton community blood drive

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 12, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) are organizing a Community Blood Drive in Wheaton.

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Which ex-high school athletes from DuPage County area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 15?

By S. R. Flores | Sep 12, 2025

These former DuPage County area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Sept. 15.

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DuPage County responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 12, 2025

DuPage County residents paid just over $16.5 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in July.