June, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

What to know about captive health insurance and why Everlong Captive CEO and founder says: 'We are able to turn back the tide of ever-increasing medical insurance costs'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 30, 2023

Many businesses are making the switch from traditional health insurance to captive health insurance for benefits like more flexibility and cost reductions. Here's what you should know about health insurance captives and why companies like Everlong Captive Consulting Group are playing a key role in the industry.

Whitaker: ‘It’s coming soon to a gas retailer near you … another tax increase!’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 30, 2023

Critics are panning Illinois’ increased taxes on gas and groceries.

City of Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission met April 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2023

City of Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, April 19

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2023

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, April 18

Frusolone: 'It's absolutely inspiring what you did for your neighbors and what you've done for Carol Stream'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 29, 2023

The Village Board of Carol Stream passed a resolution to recognize and honor Kevin and Janet Greshock for their heroic actions in response to their neighbors' house fire.

DuPage County Moms for Liberty chair on Advocate Health: 'Telling patients they are born into the wrong body is devastating'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 29, 2023

The DuPage County chair of Moms for Liberty criticized Advocate Health following a report that the health care group is promoting a variety of measures as part of the company’s Gender Affirming Program.

Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 31st-largest sum in March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 29, 2023

Elmhurst residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in March.

DuPage County Economic Development Committee met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2023

DuPage County Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, April 18

City of Warrenville Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 29, 2023

City of Warrenville Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission met Tuesday, April 18

Hinsdale District 68 BOE seeks superintendent to replace interim, while Prentiss still on leave of absence

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2023

Highland Park resident Enrique Perez is critical of the past Hinsdale High School District 86 school board’s track record of hiring superintendents.

Illinois Republican Party on Juneteenth shooting: ‘It’s time Democrats embrace tough-on-crime policies’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 28, 2023

The Illinois Republican Party is calling out Democrats to resolve the state’s crime problem after a mass shooting at a Willowbrook Juneteenth celebration.

City of Warrenville City Council met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 28, 2023

City of Warrenville City Council met Monday, April 17

City of Darien Economic Development Committee met June 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 28, 2023

City of Darien Economic Development Committee met 7 p.m. Thursday, June 1.

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met June 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 28, 2023

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met Thursday, June 1

"Time to Go Chorin'" to be held at Kline Creek Farm on July 10

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 27, 2023

"Restoration Workday" to be held at Churchill Woods on July 8

City of Elmhurst City Council met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2023

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, April 17

City of Naperville Public Utilities Advisory Board met May 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 27, 2023

City of Naperville Public Utilities Advisory Board met Thursday, May 25

Police record of man slain in DuPage "Juneteenth" mass shooting, Reginald Meadows, included battery, robbery, gun charges

By LGIS News Service | Jun 26, 2023

A man shot and killed in a mass DuPage County shooting last week had dozens of previous encounters with law enforcement, including arrests for battery, residential burglary, attempted robbery, home invasion and driving while intoxicated.

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Berlin on increase in number of felons charged for gun possession: ‘That's a disturbing trend that we're seeing’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Jun 26, 2023

In DuPage County, the prevalence of felons possessing firearms is experiencing a significant rise, as indicated by a notable increase in cases., according to DuPage State’s Attorney Bob Berlin.

Ojeda: ‘Hart is 100% RINO, a closet Democrat and a fake’