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News from April 2023

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Illinois' Cabello on state's $1 billion health benefits program for noncitizen immigrants: 'This is unsustainable'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 30, 2023

Illinois state Rep. John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) recently joined fellow Reps. Norine Hammond (R-Macomb), Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) and C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) in calling for a moratorium on the state's $1 billion health benefits program for noncitizen immigrants.

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In schools across Will County 89.3 percent of teachers stay put and earn on average $67,210 per year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 30, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 89.3 percent of teachers stay in schools through Will County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 37th-largest sum in January

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 29, 2023

Elmhurst residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in January.

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What percentage of teachers stay in schools through Dupage County year to year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 29, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 90.2 percent of teachers stay in schools through Dupage County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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Seec Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-chairs Sean Casten and Mike Levin Release Discussion Draft of Transmission Permitting Reform Legislation

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 29, 2023

On April 27, 2023, the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, Reps. Sean Casten (IL) and Mike Levin (CA), released a discussion draft of the Clean Electricity and Transmission Acceleration (CETA) Act.

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Downers Grove resident Hois on controversial diversity consultant: 'It's really disappointing to me and many residents'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 28, 2023

Former Republican candidate for the Illinois House Laura Hois at a recent meeting confronted the Downers Grove Public Library board of directors over its continued relationship with RGW Consulting over its diversity, equity and inclusion consulting contract.

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87.3 percent of teachers in schools across Cook County stay put and earn on average $83,637 per year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 28, 2023

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 87.3 percent of teachers stay in schools through Cook County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

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District 99's Doherty: 'We’re going to start talking about intervention programs and entrance and exit criteria'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 28, 2023

The Downers Grove Community high school district considers a schedule change for their students and teachers.

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Competition winner Travers: 'I was so proud that I was able to give that speech in front of hundreds of people'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 28, 2023

The Glen Ellyn school district celebrates one of their students who became a state champion.

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Week ending April 29: five inmates sentenced in DuPage County to be released

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 28, 2023

There are five inmates sentenced to jail in DuPage County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 29.

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Feb. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee Monday, Feb. 27

DuPage County Finance Committee met March 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 28, 2023

DuPage County Finance Committee met Tuesday, March 28

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Hinsdale’s Dillard joins Johnson transition committee: 'This group of extraordinary leaders reflects the diversity and vibrancy of our city'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 27, 2023

Regional Transportation Authority Chairman Kirk Dillard has joined the transition committee for Chicago Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson.

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Manley on DEI resignation: ‘Patrice Payne brought nothing to the table to turn this performance around’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 27, 2023

Local GOP activist Noel Manley is cheering the departure of Hinsdale Township High School District 86’s Director of Instructional Equity Patrice Payne.

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Feb. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2023

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Feb. 23

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Feb. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 27, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Monday, Feb. 27

State Rep. Grant: "I believe that boys that have transgendered to girls should not be competing against women born that way"

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 26, 2023

Illinois State Representative Amy Grant (R) spoke out against allowing transgender girls to play girls' sports in an interview with the DuPage Policy Journal

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Coyne: ‘We are thrilled with this year’s local election results and are very proud of whatever impact we had in producing them’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 26, 2023

Kevin Coyne, founder of the Safe Suburbs PAC, is celebrating the PAC”s achievements in Naperville in the April 4 election.

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Forest Preserve District hosts Native Plant Sale May 19-20

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 26, 2023

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County will host its popular Native Plant Sale on May 19 and 20 at Mayslake Peabody Estate, located at 1717 31st St. in Oak Brook. The sale will run from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday and from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

City of Warrenville City Council met Feb. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2023

City of Warrenville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 21