News from November 2023

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Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Reba O. Steck Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

Black students, constituting 6.9% or 44 of Reba O. Steck Elementary School's total student population of 637, accounted for six out of the 11 total suspensions (54.5%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per seven students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State taxes: Carol Stream residents rank 64th in total sales taxes paid for August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

Carol Stream residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Senator Lewis Joins Local Dignitaries for Official Opening of SOS Road Testing Facility in Addison

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) joined Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and other public officials on Tuesday for the official opening and ribbon cutting of the new Secretary of State’s Road Testing Center in Addison. The facility, located at the Addison Township Office, will provide much-needed services for Illinoisans who need to take a behind-the-wheel driving test to obtain or renew a driver’s license.Senator Lewis expressed his enthusiasm for the new facility, stating, “This road testing facility is a wonderful addition to this region and it will...

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City of Warrenville Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

City of Warrenville Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 25

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met Nov. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 29, 2023

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met Thursday, Nov. 2

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Wheaton North High School standout Sarah Topps’ college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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Delmarea Willis, former Aurora East High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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On Tuesday, November 28, Aurora Waubonsie Valley High School standout Iwiyisi Osaghae competed in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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Mariah Crawford, former Coahoma County Junior Senior High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, Romeoville High School standout Savannah Anderson competed in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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East Leyden High School standout Sierra Gibson’s college team won in NJCAA game on Tuesday, November 28

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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Maryssa Woodhouse, former Plano High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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Teegan Roach, former York Community High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, former Glenbard North High School standout Autumn Rohde’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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Madeline Maracich, former Oak Park And River Forest High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 28 in NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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On Tuesday, November 28, former Auburn High School standout Nala Taylor’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The DuPage Chaparrals won 76-57 in their NJCAA game against the Triton Trojans on Tuesday, November 28.

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On Tuesday, November 28, former West Leyden High School standout Megan Martinez’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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On Tuesday, November 28, former Downers Grove South High School standout Vicky Teper’s college team won in an NJCAA game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 29, 2023

The game took place in Glen Ellyn, Illinois.

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Illinois lawmakers must enact reforms to support the small business community

By Mark Oryszczak | Nov 28, 2023

Illinois’ manufacturing sector is grappling with unprecedented challenges fueled by ill-advised policies and the relentless surge of inflation.

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Conforti: ‘Join me, stand up, and let’s defend our rights and the greatness of America!’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 28, 2023

Niki Conforti, the Republican candidate for Illinois’ 6th District, announced a significant achievement in her campaign as she took to Facebook to share the news of filing her nominating petitions in Springfield.