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News from November 2023

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 4, 2023

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 6.

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Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 had 90.1% of teacher attendance rate during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 4, 2023

The teacher attendance rate in Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 fell to 90.1% during the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Weekly recap of DuPage County home sales during week ending Oct. 28

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 4, 2023

There were 194 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending Oct. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Bensenville residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid for August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 4, 2023

Bensenville residents paid $920,247 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Illinois Adoption Statistics

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 4, 2023

Illinois Adoption StatisticsNov 4 2023Last year, a heartwarming number of 1,939 Illinois children found their forever homes with loving families. However, today, there are still 19,835 young souls in the system eagerly waiting for a family and a place they can truly call home.In an effort to address this pressing issue, the Illinois General Assembly has established two crucial committees: the Adoption and Child Welfare Committee and the Foster Care Placement Subcommittee. These committees are dedicated to ensuring that every child in the state finds the love and care...

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Elmhurst responsible for 37th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 4, 2023

Elmhurst residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Ives: ‘Thanks to Congressman LaHood for recognizing the insanity of giving our number one adversary billions in taxpayer subsidies’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Breakthrough Ideas CEO Jeane Ives has expressed her gratitude for the efforts of Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL) in introducing the No Official Giveaways Of Taxpayers' Income to Oppressive Nations (NO GOTION) Act.

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Safe Suburbs’ Coyne on arrest of illegal immigrants: ‘Yet another example of Chicago problems finding their way into the suburbs’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 3, 2023

Safe Suburbs PAC founder Kevin Coyne said recent arrests of illegal immigrants in DuPage county is indicative of Chicago's “sanctuary city” status.

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Ives on shoplifting arrest of illegal immigrants: ‘Everyone is paying for lawless Biden and Democrat policies’

By Staff reports | Nov 3, 2023

Jeanne Ives, CEO of Breakthrough Ideas, said the effects sanctuary policies in the state and Chicago are becoming increasingly evident to suburban voters.

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Curran: 'Governor, it’s time to come back and work for the job you were elected to do'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

In a statement on Nov. 1st, John F. Curran, State Sen. of Illinois State Senate, Illinois General Assembly, criticized Governor Pritzker's focus on his personal political aspirations rather than managing the state and its issues. He called for the governor to reorient his priorities back to Illinois, stating that it's time for the governor to come back and work for the job he was elected to do.

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Naperville-based Law Weapons and Supply offers conversion kit to comply with state's assault weapons law

By Staff reports | Nov 3, 2023

Law Weapons and Supply, located at 1539 N Aurora Rd Ste 119 in Naperville, has introduced an innovative solution to help gun Illinois owners comply with news state regulations on "assault weapons."

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DuPage County taxpayers give $6,045 in DuPage Water Commission Sales Tax in August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

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

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DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

DuPage County residents paid $14.1 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in August.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Downers Grove residents paid 32nd-largest sum in August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

Downers Grove residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 32nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Senator Lewis’ Legislative Update

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

Nov 3 2023Fall Veto Session gets underway in SpringfieldState lawmakers were back in Springfield the last week of October for the first three days of the annual fall Veto Session. During the 2023 spring session, more than 550 bills were passed through both chambers of the General Assembly and sent to the Governor for final action. Gov. JB Pritzker signed all but six into law. Of the six bills, three received total vetoes, and an additional three received partial, or amendatory, vetoes."There was little action on vetoed bills during the first week of veto session;...

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Rep. Grant attends Multi-School District Legislative Roundtable

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

Representative Grant recently attended a successful multi-school district legislative roundtable, where a variety of challenges facing students, families, teachers, and school districts were discussed. The roundtable provided an opportunity for stakeholders to come together and address important issues in the education system.During the first part of the roundtable, the focus was on student needs in a post-pandemic world. Attendees expressed concerns about chronic absenteeism, learning loss, and economic struggles. They emphasized the importance of after-school clubs and...

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Census Bureau: 6% of people in DuPage County identified as multiracial in 2021

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

Of the 934,094 citizens living in DuPage County in 2021, 94% said they were only one race, while 6% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.

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National Drug Take Back Day: A Successful Effort to Ensure Safe Disposal of Medications

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2023

This past Saturday, the Roselle Police Department held a Prescription Drug Drop-Off Event in collaboration with Senator Seth Lewis and his team. The event, which was part of the National Drug Take Back Day initiative, received an overwhelming response from the community."We are beyond proud of our community's participation," said Senator Seth Lewis. "The collaboration between our team and the Roselle Police Department has been stellar."The main goal of the event was to collect unused and expired medications from residents and ensure their safe and responsible disposal....

City of Warrenville City Council met Sept. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2023

City of Warrenville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 5

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met Oct. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2023

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 3