Dupage Policy Journal

COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 89: PEP Foundation awards 14 staff members with grants for innovative educational ideas

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

The Partnership for Educational Progress (PEP) has awarded grants worth $1,500 to four projects that will help Community Consolidated School District 89 students develop financial awareness, manage their anxiety, improve handwriting, and understand resource scarcity.

WHEATON FIRE DEPARTMENT: Wheaton Fire Department Hosting Sept. 11 Ceremony

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

The Wheaton Fire Department will host its annual Sept. 11 Commemoration Ceremony to remember those who lost their lives at Ground Zero in New York and to honor Wheaton fire and police personnel.

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

Analysis: Property taxes rise in Chicago, but still lower than in Glen Ellyn, Villa Park

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 5, 2018

The average City of Chicago homeowner saw a $110 per year increase in their property tax bill last year, according to a report by Cook County Clerk David Orr.

Dabrowski committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Friends for John T Dabrowski, a candidate committee, reported receiving $575 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

West Chicago reports 7 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

A home buyer who paid $500,000,000 to purchase a home on March 29 paid the top home sale price for West Chicago in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Villa Park donors gave $56,462.75 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Over the last four years, 48 individual donors living in Villa Park gave $56,462.75 to political candidates, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of state campaign finance data.

How has spending changed at Lisle CUSD 202?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Lisle Community Unit School District 202 increased per-student spending 19.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

Chirico committee reports nearly $53K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Citizens for Steve Chirico, a candidate committee, reported receiving $52,730.25 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

CITY OF WHEATON: Public Meeting for East Roosevelt Road Study

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

Looking to improve the quality and character of development along east Roosevelt Road extending from Carlton Avenue on the west to the City’s eastern boundary with the Village of Glen Ellyn, the City of Wheaton is currently working with the Planning Consulting firm of Camiros, Ltd.

Lake Park Community High School District 108 students suspended 195 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Lake Park Community High School District 108 reported 195 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113A students suspended 33 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

Lemont Bromberek Combined School District 113A reported 33 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

CITY OF WEST CHICAGO: City Actively Seeking Volunteers to Fill Commission Vacancies

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

The City of West Chicago is an active community with a vibrant volunteer spirit.

CITY OF WARRENVILLE: Warrenville Road Reconstruction

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

City Staff will present a recommendation about the future of Warrenville Road at the September 10, 2018, Community Development Committee meeting.

CITY OF NAPERVILLE: Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 2018 Senior Conference Taking Place Friday, September 14

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

The City of Naperville and the Naperville and Lisle Townships Triad are pleased to present the Healthy, Wealthy & Wise 2018 conference for area senior citizens on Friday, September 14 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Naperville Municipal Center, 400 S. Eagle St.

NAPERVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT: Firefighters Battle Structure Fire in 40 Block of Waxwing Avenue

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

On September 3, 2018 at 12:04 PM, Naperville’s Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) received a 911 call reporting smoke coming from the roof in the 40 block of Waxwing Ave.

BURR RIDGE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 180: Popular Community Connections Nights Return

By Press release submission | Sep 5, 2018

For the fourth year Burr Ridge CCSD 180 will be sponsoring our Community Connections nights bringing together members of the community with our Willowbrook Corner Coalition partners.

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee will meet September 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 5, 2018

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee will meet at 7:30 a.m. Tuesday, September 4.

These schools have the top 'on time' graduation rates in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 5, 2018

The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology has the best 'on time' graduation rates in Illinois, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

DuPage County Environmental Committee will meet September 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 5, 2018

DuPage County Environmental Committee will meet at 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, September 4.