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Children’s Safety Expo set for Sept. 13 in Bloomingdale

By D. R. Scruggs | Sep 4, 2025

A free Children’s Safety Expo will take place on September 13 at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale, featuring demonstrations and activities aimed at educating families about safety.

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Sanalitro teams up with Grant and Lewis for children’s safety expo in Bloomingdale

By B. A. Hudson | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale.

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Illinois DOGE Profile: The Outreach House

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 3, 2025

The Outreach House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 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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How many inmates sentenced in Dupage County will be released during week ending Sept. 13?

By K. J. Myers | Sep 3, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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DuPage County residents pay just under $5.7 million in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By B. S. Doyle | Sep 3, 2025

In July, DuPage County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Wood Dale School District 7 had $1.7 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 3, 2025

Wood Dale School District 7 had the second lowest outstanding school debt among DuPage County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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North Park’s Alexandra Pugachova earns CCIW women’s tennis weekly honor after four wins

By C. T. Torrez | Sep 3, 2025

North Park University junior Alexandra Pugachova has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week.

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Illinois Wesleyan's Adriana Crabtree named CCIW women’s cross country student-athlete of the week

By D. A. Deaton | Sep 3, 2025

Adriana Crabtree, a senior at Illinois Wesleyan University, has been named the Women’s Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW).

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Senator Seth Lewis announces disability resource expo after passage of Dignity in Pay Act

By B. A. Hudson | Sep 3, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) will co-host the first annual Disability Resource & Job Placement Expo in Carol Stream on September 18.

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Elmhurst's David Valkanov earns CCIW weekly honor after cross country victory

By C. T. Torrez | Sep 3, 2025

Elmhurst University sophomore David Valkanov has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in men’s cross country, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By Y. H. Cook | Sep 3, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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Talented group of kids to compete for Wheaton Thunder football this season

By Y. H. Cook | Sep 3, 2025

Updated Spring roster for Wheaton Thunder football within.

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Here’s who made the 2025 season roster cut for the Benedictine Eagles

By Y. H. Cook | Sep 3, 2025

Updated Spring roster for Benedictine Eagles football within.

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The Benedictine Eagles matchups are set for upcoming college football season

By L. V. Eastman | Sep 3, 2025

Their season starts on Sept. 6 at Village of Lisle-Benedictine University Sports Complex.

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The Wheaton Thunder matchups are set for upcoming college football season

By L. V. Eastman | Sep 3, 2025

Their season starts on Sept. 6 at Kehres Stadium.

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Debt in Benjamin School District 25 hit $2.5 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 2, 2025

Benjamin School District 25's outstanding school debt reached $2.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $390,032 per student.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Naperville Community Television

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 2, 2025

Naperville Community Television, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 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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Just under $3.2 million in County Motor Fuel Tax collected in July for DuPage County

By B. S. Doyle | Sep 2, 2025

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

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House candidate Trussell on Chicago schools: 'Cut waste before demanding more of our money'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called for Chicago schools to address inefficiencies and low enrollment before seeking additional taxpayer funding.

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Cook County cities: 2 companies received FDA inspections in August

By L. E. Gilliam | Sep 2, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Cook County that received two FDA inspections in August, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.