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News from December 2023

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Discipline at Longwood Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 19, 2023

Black students, constituting 24.7% or 91 of Longwood Elementary School's total student population of 369, accounted for 17 out of the 24 total suspensions (70.8%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per five students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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8th Congressional candidate Rice: ‘The democrat politicians don’t work for the people’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 19, 2023

Mark Rice, a candidate for the 8th Congressional District, has voiced his discontent with Democratic politicians, accusing them of disregarding the interests of Chicago taxpayers.

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City of Warrenville City Council met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 19, 2023

City of Warrenville City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Nov. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 19, 2023

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Monday, Nov. 13

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Repainting of rock at Willowbrook High School reflects local tensions amid Israel/Palestine conflict

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Dec 18, 2023

The iconic rock at Willowbrook High School has been recently repainted after students previously adorned it with pro-Palestinian messaging.

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11th Congressional District candidate Evans: ‘I have received the endorsement of Richard Jorgensen, the DuPage County Coroner’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently received an endorsement from DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen. Evans expressed his satisfaction with the support from Jorgensen.

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Rep. Grant Announces State Grants for School Libraries

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

State Representative Amy Grant has announced that several school libraries within her district have been selected to receive state grants aimed at supporting school library services. The grants will benefit approximately 1.2 million students from kindergarten to 12th grade across Illinois.The funding provided by the state grant program will be used to enhance library offerings, including the acquisition of library books, e-books, audiobooks, periodicals, multilingual materials, and advanced technology.In Representative Grant's district, three school districts will...

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Discipline at Henry Puffer School: Hispanic students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

Hispanic students, constituting 12% or 43 of Henry Puffer School's total student population of 358, accounted for four out of the six total suspensions (66.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 11 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Darien City Council met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 18, 2023

City of Darien City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Nov. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 18, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, Nov. 13

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Lizeth Valencia, former Morse High School standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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Dundee-Crown High School standout Payton Schmidt’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Sunday, December 17

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The Elmhurst Bluejays won 73-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Lawrence Vikings on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, former Eureka High School standout Natalie Harty’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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On Sunday, December 17, Brooks Debartolo Collegiate High School standout Maia Lewers competed in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The Elmhurst Bluejays won 73-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Lawrence Vikings on Sunday, December 17.

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Katie Matrise, former St. Joseph Catholic Academy standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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On Sunday, December 17, Boylan Catholic High School standout MC Brown competed in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The Elmhurst Bluejays won 73-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Lawrence Vikings on Sunday, December 17.

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On Sunday, December 17, Romeoville High School standout Lindsay Novak competed in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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On Sunday, December 17, Canarsie High School standout Alma Diaby competed in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The Elmhurst Bluejays won 73-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Lawrence Vikings on Sunday, December 17.

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Kendall Schieppe, former Southwestern Illinois College standout, played on Sunday, December 17 in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.

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On Sunday, December 17, Nova High School standout Jordyn Chin-You competed in NCAA D3 game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 18, 2023

The game took place in Elmhurst, Illinois.