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News from April 2023

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Bennett: 'This program is a chance for me to connect with young people from the area who are interested in public policy'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 13, 2023

Illinois State Sen. Tom Bennett (R-Gibson City) recently met with students from his 53rd District to weigh bills as part of his Youth Advisory Council Program.

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Batavia, Carol Stream honor fallen police officer: 'He was a get-out-and-know-the-people person'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 13, 2023

During its April 3 meeting, the Batavia City Council mourned the death of a city police officer.

City of Darien Economic Development Committee met Feb. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2023

City of Darien Economic Development Committee met Thursday, Feb. 2

City of Elmhurst Planning and Zoning Commission met March 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2023

City of Elmhurst Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, March 15

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Analysis: 53.9 percent of DuPage County public high schools students failed 2022 state English exam

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 12, 2023

More than 5 in 10 DuPage County public high school students aren't at grade level in English.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Dupage County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 12, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in Dupage County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to DuPage County from across the country?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 12, 2023

6,689 people from across the country moved to DuPage County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Dupage County?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 12, 2023

There were 194 offenders released on parole during 2022 that live in Dupage County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to DuPage County from the same state?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 12, 2023

19,434 people from across the state moved to DuPage County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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2019 Migration: How many people moved to DuPage County?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 12, 2023

26,144 people moved to DuPage County during 2019, an increase over the previous year, according to the Internal Revenue Service.

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Doering argues for backyard chickens: 'I would really like to kind of just keep pressing this topic'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 12, 2023

At its April 3 meeting, Wheaton City Council heard more citizen support for the allowance of hens in the city limits for residents who want to tend their own chickens.

DuPage County Legislative Committee met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2023

DuPage County Legislative Committee met Tuesday, March 14

City of Warrenville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 12, 2023

City of Warrenville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, March 14

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Q1 2023 Recap: 10 parolees from DuPage County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 11, 2023

There were 10 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in DuPage County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Illinois state representative on new marijuana-related bill: 'I think these searches should be allowed'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 11, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) discussed a Democrat-backed measure that would prohibit "the smell of marijuana" from being used as probable cause to search a vehicle or its passengers.

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DuPage Democrat U.S. Reps opposed resolution to end national COVID-19 emergency signed by Biden: 'Joe Biden nevertheless extended the COVID-19 national emergency'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Apr 11, 2023

Local U.S. Reps. Sean Casten (D-IL6), Delia Ramirez (D-IL3), Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL8) Jesus “Chuy” Garcia (D-IL4), and Bill Foster (D-IL11) voted no on the resolution President Joe Biden recently signed to end the COVID-19 national emergency declaration.

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Graue Mill & Museum opens April 15 with educational programs

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 11, 2023

The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County's Graue Mill and Museum, located at 3800 York Road in Oak Brook within the Fullersburg Woods Forest Preserve, will open for the 2023 season on Saturday, April 15. The site is a popular destination for school field trips and family adventures.

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City of Elmhurst Board of Fire and Police met March 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 11, 2023

City of Elmhurst Board of Fire and Police met 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 14.

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2023

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday, March 14

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 11, 2023

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police met Tuesday, March 14