Dupage Policy Journal

In February, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

DuPage County taxpayers give $356,117 in County Sales Tax in February

In February, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Home prices in Kane County during April 2023 increased compared to the same period in 2022

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in Kane County rose by $10,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 35%.

Downers Grove residents paid 35th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Downers Grove residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Casten, Spanberger Introduce Legislation to Combat Use of Dangerous Gun Modifications

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 2, 2023

Congressman Sean Casten (IL-06) and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) introduced legislation to combat the increased use and proliferation of dangerous gun conversion devices.

State filings: Republican DuPage County law firm created anonymous LLC that made $5,000 donation to Democrat candidate Conroy

By LGIS News Service | May 2, 2023

An Itasca-based law firm with long ties to the DuPage County Republican Party created a company that made an anonymous $5,000 donation in support of Democrat Deborah Conroy's successful 2022 bid for DuPage County Board Chairman.

Popular forest preserve district amenities open May

Several popular outdoor activities will return to the DuPage forest preserves starting the first weekend in May. Nature enthusiasts can spend a night under the stars at the Forest Preserve District’s 64-site Blackwell Family Campground, which will operate Friday and Saturday nights from May 5 through Columbus Day weekend, with added nights around holidays. Campers can purchase permits online using a desktop computer 24/7 up to a year in advance but must make reservations at least three business days in advance. For additional nights around the holidays, campers should call or...

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met April 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 2, 2023

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, April 4

City of Darien City Council met April 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 2, 2023

City of Darien City Council met Monday, April 3

Prairie State sales taxes: Lombard residents paid 24th-largest sum in February

Lombard residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in February.

DuPage County home prices rose in April 2023 compared to April 2022

In April 2023, the median sale price of a home in DuPage County rose by $10,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 35.4%.

DuPage County High School Sports Events May 9 and after

DuPage County High School Sports Events May 9 and after

Calendar of DuPage County Events May 9 and after

Calendar of DuPage County Events May 9 and after

$72,438 earn on average 88.8 percent of teachers and stay put in schools across Kane County per year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 88.8 percent of teachers stay in schools through Kane County year to year, according to the 2022 three-year average.

954 homes sold in Dupage County with a median home sale price of $360,000 in April 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Dupage County in April 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

DuPage County residents pay $4.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in February

In February, DuPage County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Elmhurst board told that freshman English book is 'vulgar, misogynistic, sexually explicit, pornographic'

During the public comment portion of the April 25 Elmhurst School District Board of Education meeting, resident Tom Chavez questioned the district’s process for instructional material selection and approval.

Grant: 'Awareness and education are vital to stopping child abuse in its tracks'