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News from October 2023

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DuPage County state's attorney: 'I commend Sheriff Mendrick and the detectives involved who have invested countless hours to determine the truth about what actually happened that night'

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 13, 2023

On June 18, a Willowbrook man was shot and killed along with several others who suffered from gunshot wounds during a Juneteenth Celebration. On Oct. 6, an Aurora man accused of firing a handgun at the Juneteenth Celebration in Unincorporated Willowbrook was denied pre-trial release by Judge Joshua Dieden at the state's request. As the investigation continues, the DuPage County Sheriff's Office encourages anybody with further information to call (630) 407-2400.

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Center Cass School District 66 ranks 351st in enrollment with 1,084 students during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 13, 2023

Center Cass School District 66 welcomed 1,084 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Kane County Education: 6,166 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 13, 2023

In Kane County schools, 6,166 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 13

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the DuPage Policy Journal coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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How many white students were enrolled in Bensenville School District 2 in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 13, 2023

In Bensenville School District 2, 436 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Grant Hosts Law Enforcement Roundtable to Discuss SAFE-T Act Fallout

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 13, 2023

State Representative Amy Grant hosted a law enforcement roundtable on Thursday, October 12th to discuss the fallout from the implementation of the SAFE-T Act. The roundtable brought together local police chiefs and law enforcement officers from the 47th District to address concerns regarding public safety in DuPage County and the State of Illinois.During the discussion, Rep. Grant emphasized the importance of ensuring the safety of Illinois residents. She stated, "Every family in our state deserves to feel safe in their homes and in their communities. One month in and the...

City of Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission met Sep. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2023

City of Warrenville Tourism and Arts Commission met Thursday, Sep. 14

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Q3 2023 Recap: 16 parolees from Dupage County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

There were 16 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Dupage County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Villa signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

State Sen. Karina Villa (D-West Chicago) signed a letter along with Democrat colleagues in the state house noting the attack from Hamas on Israeli civilians stemmed from “inequality.”

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Stava-Murray signs pro-Palestinian letter blaming ‘inequality’ as ‘root cause’ for Hamas attack

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 12, 2023

State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-Naperville) signed a letter along with Democrat colleagues in the state house noting the attack from Hamas on Israeli civilians stemmed from “inequality.”

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DuPage County Education: 22,445 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

In DuPage County schools, 22,445 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Suburban man charged with throwing rocks at Gov. Pritzker mansion, stalking

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 12, 2023

A Villa Park man was charged with stalking Gov. J.B. Pritzker this week after being arrested for allegedly throwing rocks at Pritzker's Gold Coast mansion.

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Darien School District 61 enrollment numbers in top 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

Darien School District 61 welcomed 1,277 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Crime Stoppers Offer Reward for Information in Recent Theft Case

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 12, 2023

NAPERVILLE CRIME STOPPERS are offering up to a $1,000.00 reward for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for the theft of a firefighter helmet (actual helmet pictured below) that was removed from a statue in front of a Naperville residence on the 1200 block of Sandpiper Lane on Sept. 23, 2023.

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Thursday night football: Glenbard South Raiders are the only local football team playing today - Oct. 12

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

This team from the DuPage Policy Journal coverage area is scheduled to play later today starting at 6 p.m.

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Addison School District 4 Education: 880 white students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

In Addison School District 4, 880 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Congrats to the Best of Bloomingdale!

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 12, 2023

The Best of Bloomingdale is an annual award contest organized by the Bloomingdale Chamber of Commerce. Members of the Chamber have the privilege of voting for the best businesses that serve the Bloomingdale community. According to the Chamber of Commerce, these businesses have earned the support of their neighbors and are truly deserving of recognition. The winners of this year's Best of Bloomingdale contest have been announced, and we extend our heartfelt congratulations to them.In an interview with the Chamber of Commerce spokesperson, they expressed their excitement...

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Sep. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2023

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sep. 11

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Q3 2023 Recap: 7 parolees from Dupage County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 11, 2023

There were seven offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Dupage County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Westmont Community Unit School District 201's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 11, 2023

Westmont Community Unit School District 201 welcomed 1,306 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.