News from May 2023

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 4

City of Naperville Riverwalk Committee met May 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 29, 2023

City of Naperville Riverwalk Committee met Thursday, May 4

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Schools across Will County had 31st highest truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 28, 2023

Schools among Will County had the 31st highest truancy rate of 14.4% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How much did JB for Governor spend in week ending May 27 to be biggest spender in a city within DuPage County?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 28, 2023

IUOE Local 399 Political Education Fund was the biggest spender the week before.

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Illinois midterms sees Chicagoland Operators Joint Labor-Management PAC in a city within Cook County spend the most during week ending May 27

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 28, 2023

Citizens For Dan Patlak was the biggest spender the week before.

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DuPage County home sales in week ending May 20

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 27, 2023

There were 188 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending May 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Schools across Kane County ranks 16th in truancy rate during 2021-2022 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 27, 2023

Schools among Kane County had the 16th highest truancy rate of 19.8% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Curran on Invest in Kids: 'Saving this program remains a top priority of the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 26, 2023

Illinois Senate Minority leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) has vowed to continue to work toward saving the Invest In Kids tax scholarship program since it is no longer included in the state’s pending budget.

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What is the highest percentage of truancy in schools among Cook County during 2021-2022 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 26, 2023

Schools among Cook County had the fourth highest truancy rate of 31.9% during the 2021-2022 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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DuPage County will have four inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending May 27

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 26, 2023

There are four inmates sentenced to jail in DuPage County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 27.

DuPage County Animal Services Committee met March 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2023

DuPage County Animal Services Committee met Tuesday, March 21

City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 26, 2023

City of Naperville Riverwalk Planning, Design and Construction Committee met Tuesday, May 2

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Scientists to tour innovative landfill treatment system at Mallard Lake

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 25, 2023

Members of the International Phytotechnology Society will tour the closed landfill at Mallard Lake Forest Preserve in Hanover Park on May 26 to study an innovative method for handling leachate. The site, managed by the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County, uses an automated irrigation system to distribute leachate to over 8,500 poplar and willow trees across 14.7 acres. These trees absorb the leachate, utilizing its compounds for growth and releasing clean water through their leaves via evapotranspiration. This process reduces both the carbon footprint and costs...

City of Elmhurst City Council met March 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2023

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, March 20

City of Naperville City Council met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 25, 2023

City of Naperville City Council met Tuesday, May 2

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Grant: Blue Collar Jobs Act a 'vital tool for attracting major investments and stimulating true economic development'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Illinois state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is championing the Blue Collar Jobs Act (BCJA) Tax Credit Program as a vehicle that could bring economic growth and job creation across the state.

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UPLC calls out Stateville, Pontiac prisons on drinking water: 'Everybody knows the water's not good'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Alan Mills, UPLC executive director, said Stateville and Pontiac prisons are among the state-run facilities where the Illinois EPA has recently issued drinking water violation notices.

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Villa Park ranks 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during February

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 24, 2023

Villa Park residents paid $866,132 in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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Pritzker: 'Arab American' option would 'ensure a more equitable Illinois'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | May 24, 2023

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said he would sign a bill into law that allows individuals to select 'Arab American' as an ethnic option on registration forms.

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City of Darien Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met May 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 24, 2023

City of Darien Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 2.