Dupage Policy Journal

An Illinois House of Representatives Environment and Energy Committees have scheduled a joint hearing for October 26, 2018 at 10:00am at the Michael A. Bilandic building, 160 N. LaSalle C-600, 6th Floor Building in Chicago.

BUTLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 53: Board seeks new board member applications by Nov. 1

Butler School District 53 Board of Education member Lou Paskalides resigned from the Board after completing nearly 8 years of distinguished service to the district, including chairing two critical board committees.

BENSENVILLE SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: HAKUNA MATATA: Don’t miss Blackhawk'sfall musical, The Lion King JR. on Nov 16-17

Don’t miss Blackhawk Middle School’s fall musical, The Lion King JR.

BENJAMIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 25: Evergreen Elementary School Receives Prestigious 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools Award

The U.S. Department of Education on October 1 announced the 2018 National Blue Ribbon Schools, naming 24 Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools among recipients of the prestigious award.

ADDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4: What every adult should know about drugs Parent Presentation@ATHS-Nov 15,7pm

By Press release submissionpil | Oct 25, 2018

Guest speakers will include Matthew Quinn, MA,LCPC,CADC - Community Relations Coordinator at Rosecrance and Detectives Eric Brandt and Jake Peterson from the Addison Police Department.

Roskam speaks at opioid forum with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), a co-sponsor of opioid legislation, spoke at two events on Monday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, both aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.

Daily Herald, Chicago Tribune, Sun-Times endorse Khouri for House or Representatives

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

Three major newspapers have endorsed Republican state House candidate Tonia Khouri, who is running to represent the 49th District.

Khouri slams 'repulsive mailer,' calls on Villa to discuss relevant issues

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

Tonia Khouri, a Republican state House candidate in District 49, called out her Democrat opponent, Karina Villa, for allegedly spreading false statements against her.

Conrad Fischer Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Conrad Fischer Elementary School rose to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Carrier won’t oppose statewide residential property tax hike

By LGIS News Service | Oct 24, 2018

Since it was announced in May, a plan floated by the Chicago Federal Reserve to create a statewide residential property tax-- adding another $2,500 per year to the bill of a $250,000 Illinois home-- has been furiously, publicly opposed by Republicans across the state.

83.3 percent of Pheasant Ridge Primary teachers stay put; average earns $68,625 per year

More than 83.3 percent of teachers stay at Pheasant Ridge Primary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Westview Hills Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Westview Hills Middle School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Nashville CHSD 99 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Community High School District 99 received through local taxes increased 6.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

DuPage County Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board met October 24.

DuPage County Community Services Block Grant Advisory Board met Wednesday, Oct. 24.

DuPage County Board met October 23.

DuPage County Board met Tuesday, Oct. 23.

DuPage County Public Transit Committee met October 23.

DuPage County Public Transit Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 23.

DuPage County Technology Committee met October 23.

DuPage County Technology Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 23.

DuPage County Finance Committee met October 23.

DuPage County Finance Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 23.

Home sales in Glenbard South, October 7-13, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of October 7-13, 2018.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 39.7 points lower at Glenn Westlake Middle School