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Dupage Policy Journal

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News from March 2019

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All signs point to higher taxes if Prendiville elected mayor of Wheaton

By W.J. Kennedy | Mar 18, 2019

An endorsement for Wheaton mayoral candidate John Prendiville from a local school board member is also a warning sign for taxpayers, a review of recent fiscal history in the school district shows.

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Statewide test results: male students score 20.1 points lower at Arbor View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Arbor View Elementary School, a 20.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 38.8 points lower at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Anne M. Jeans Elementary School, a 38.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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DOBO for Dupage County Board owes $13,650 in fines

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

The campaign committee DOBO for Dupage County Board owes a $5,000 fine imposed on Oct. 6, 2017.

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2018 home sales: Dupage City price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

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Statewide test results: white students score 27.8 points higher at Anne M. Jeans Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Anne M. Jeans Elementary School, a 27.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

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Currier Elementary School scores 7.6% ELA proficiency, 16.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

Of the 460 students attending Currier Elementary School in 2018, 7.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 16.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Unpaid fines for Lisle-based campaign committee totaled $10,975 in August 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

One campaign committee in Lisle has overdue fines amounting to a total of $10,975, records obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal show.

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Q4 real estate sales report: Bartlett

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

Median prices rose in Bartlett over last year, and are up 0.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to fourth quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 21.3 points lower at Arbor View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Arbor View Elementary School, a 21.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: male students score 1.5 points higher at Ardmore Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Ardmore Elementary School, a 1.5-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: male students score 1.9 points lower at Ardmore Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Ardmore Elementary School, a 1.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 12.8 points lower at Ardmore Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Ardmore Elementary School, a 12.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 8.9 points higher at Arbor View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 18, 2019

At Arbor View Elementary School, a 8.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

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NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: More than 40 Shavees and Counting! Local Volunteers Will ‘Brave the Shave’ to Support Childhood Cancer Research

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2019

The Naperville Police and Fire Departments will host the 15th annual St. Baldrick’s Event in Naperville on Saturday, March 23, 2019.

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ELMHURST POLICE DEPARTMENT: Elmhurst Police Press Release: Traffic Enforcement Detail

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2019

The Elmhurst Police Department continues to take part in a year-long grant with funds awarded by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

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COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 89: Community invited to join CCSD 89 in supporting Make-A-Wish with donations March 18-22

By Press release submission | Mar 18, 2019

After months of chemotherapy, Jaysen Cook-Bey was ready to give up.

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House GOP leader Durkin has change of heart, supports legislation to raise legal tobacco age to 21

By Kyla Asbury | Mar 17, 2019

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin (R-Burr Ridge) stood in support of a bill that will change the legal age for purchasing tobacco products from 18 to 21 in Illinois.

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Manor Hill Elementary School scores 49.1% ELA proficiency, 61.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2019

Of the 278 students attending Manor Hill Elementary School in 2018, 49.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 61.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Top 50 Willowbrook home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 17, 2019

A home buyer who paid $1,050,000 to purchase a home on Aug. 3 paid the top home sale price for Willowbrook in 2018.