January, 2022 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Number of teachers pledging to teach Critical Race Theory in Villa Park stagnates at one

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 20, 2022

There were no new teachers in Villa Park who signed the pledge on Jan. 18, according to an online pledge from the Zinn Education Project.

Richard Simpson acquires 515 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove for $1.33M

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 20, 2022

The commercial property at 515 Ogden Ave., Downers Grove was sold on Jan. 20 by Richard Simpson for $1,325,000. The buyer was Walnut St. Apts LLC.

City of Warrenville City Council met Nov. 15

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 20, 2022

City of Warrenville City Council met Wednesday, Nov. 15.

DuPage County Animal Services Committee met Nov. 16

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 20, 2022

DuPage County Animal Services Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 16.

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 20, 2022

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Jan. 6.

Village of Oak Brook Police Department Informational Message

By Village Of Oak Brook | Jan 20, 2022

This is an informational message from the Village of Oak Brook

Roselle Reporter Newsletter, January/February 2022

By Village of Roselle | Jan 20, 2022

January/February 2022 Roselle Reporter Newsletter Available Online

Report: Ace Hardware is 13th fastest-growing retailer in U.S.

By Press release submission | Jan 20, 2022

Ace Hardware was the 13th fastest-growing U.S.-based retailer between 2019 and 2020, according to a report by Philadelphia-based Total Retail.

McLaughlin calls Illinois ban on requirement of standardized test scores for college applications a 'bad idea'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 19, 2022

Illinois state Rep. Martin McLaughlin (R-Barrington Hills) believes a new law that banned state colleges and universities from requiring standardized test scores on admission applications is "institutionalizing low expectations."

Grant blames surge in crime on SAFE-T Act, 'We must support law enforcement'

By Trina Thomas | Jan 19, 2022

State Rep. Amy Grant (R-West Chicago) recently commented on the increase in crime throughout Illinois, placing blame on the SAFE-T Act being passed in 2021.

Rep. Halbrook: vaccine mandates 'are about government control'

By Solange DeLisle | Jan 19, 2022

Illinois State Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) thinks requiring businesses to have proof of vaccination from customers "won't make a difference" in stopping the surge of COVID-19 cases.

Durkin sends letter calling for DCFS hearing

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 19, 2022

House Republican Leader Jim Durkin is calling for a hearing after Department of Children and Family and Services (DCFS) Director Marc Smith was hit with contempt of court charges after failing to place a pair of youths in appropriate settings for several months.Earlier this month, Durkin sent a letter to the Chair of the House Appropriations Human Services Committee demanding that she convene hearings on the failures at DCFS, highlighted by allegations Smith failed to place two youths in the care of the state in proper surroundings.