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News from October 2023

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Rep. Amy Grant Advocates for Public Safety and Community Support

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 26, 2023

State Representative Amy Grant is taking action to address important issues in DuPage County and the State of Illinois. Recently, she hosted a law enforcement roundtable to discuss the fallout from the SAFE-T Act and the current status of public safety. Grant emphasized the need to support and uplift our police departments and law enforcement agencies, stating, "At a time when there's a clear shift to favor criminals over victims, the emphasis must return to recruiting and retaining dedicated and qualified law enforcement professionals and fixing the problems caused by the...

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Scholarship Recipients in Springfield

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 26, 2023

Scholarship recipients in Springfield are urging lawmakers to extend the Invest in Kids Scholarship program. The program, which has funded nearly 38,000 scholarships since its inception, has been instrumental in providing a safe and quality education to students from families with an average income of approximately $45,000 per year."I'm beyond proud of the students who traveled to Springfield this week to voice their support for the Invest in Kids Scholarship program," said an unidentified source. "Lawmakers have no good excuse to continue avoiding an extension for this...

City of Elmhurst Finance, Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 26, 2023

City of Elmhurst Finance, Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Monday, Aug. 28

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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 26, 2023

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

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Nov. 1 Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting Canceled

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 26, 2023

The next regularly scheduled meeting is Nov. 15

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Veto Session in Springfield

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 25, 2023

The recently concluded veto session in Springfield saw lawmakers engaging in important discussions and deliberations on a range of pressing issues. From public utilities to labor issues and the Invest in Kids scholarship program, legislators worked tirelessly to review and analyze proposed legislation.Throughout the session, lawmakers met with advocates and stakeholders to gain valuable insights and gather diverse perspectives. These interactions were crucial in shaping the decisions made during the session. One legislator, who preferred to remain anonymous, shared...

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Winfield School District 34 ranks 695th in enrollment with 324 students during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 25, 2023

Winfield School District 34 welcomed 324 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cook County's student body comprised mostly of Hispanic students in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 25, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Cook County student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, Aug. 28

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Sep. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 25, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Monday, Sep. 25

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Naperville residents paid 5th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2023

Naperville residents paid $6 million in sales taxes, the fifth highest total paid per municipality in July.

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North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2023

North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 welcomed 378 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Kane County: Hispanic students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Kane County student body in the 2021-22 school year was Hispanic, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Beaty: ‘Folks…the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is setting up camp in our county, in our state, our backyard!!’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 24, 2023

Adam Beaty, GOP candidate for House District 81, has raised concerns about a new lithium battery plant set to take over a former K-Mart distribution center in Manteno, Illinois.

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City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met September 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 24, 2023

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 26.

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Advocates Urged to Share Testimonies on Invest in Kids Scholarship

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2023

Advocates of the Invest in Kids Scholarship program are being called upon to share their personal experiences and testimonies in support of extending the program. With the legislative veto session underway in Springfield, this initiative has taken center stage on the agenda.In an effort to amplify the voices of those who have directly benefited from the scholarship, lawmakers are encouraging individuals to submit their testimonies. The best submissions will be read aloud on the House floor, ensuring that lawmakers hear firsthand accounts of the positive impact of the...

City of Naperville Naper Settlement Museum Board met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023

City of Naperville Naper Settlement Museum Board met Friday, Aug. 25

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs & Safety Committee met Sep. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 24, 2023

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs & Safety Committee met Monday, Sep. 25

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Community Consolidated School District 180's enrollment rank decreases during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 23, 2023

Community Consolidated School District 180 welcomed 445 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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La Ha Zwiercan: ‘The Invest in Kids program is about opportunity’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 23, 2023

Former Village of Homer Glen Trustee and current Illinois State Representative candidate for District 82, Nicole La Ha Zwiercan, is a strong advocate for the Invest in Kids program. La Ha Zwiercan believes that the program provides educational opportunities and choices to students while ensuring their safety from potentially failing or dangerous school situations.