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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.

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Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro and Senator Seth Lewis Partner with Roselle Police Department for Drug Drop-Off Event

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 23, 2023

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro and Senator Seth Lewis have joined forces with the Roselle Police Department to organize a Prescription and Over-the-Counter Drug Drop-Off Event. The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 28, aims to provide a safe and secure method for community members to dispose of unused or expired medications.The main goal of this initiative is to protect the community by preventing potential drug abuse and avoiding contamination of the water supply. The event will accept a wide range of medications, including both prescription and...

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Will County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 23, 2023

In Will County schools, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Garcia: ‘The SAFE-T Act has been just the latest in a line of tremendous failures’

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 23, 2023

Aris Garcia, the Republican candidate for State Representative in Illinois’ 49th district, has raised concerns about the effectiveness and accountability of the recently enacted SAFE-T Act.

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Aug. 24

City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met Sep. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 23, 2023

City of Darien Municipal Services Committee met Monday, Sep. 25

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This Halloween, Keep the Scares Off the Road: Don’t Drive Impaired

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 23, 2023

The Naperville Police Department is urging motorists to commit to sober driving this Halloween when children and their families will be walking through neighborhoods after dark in search of candy and spooky fun. If you will be out scaring up a good time, remember to plan ahead for a sober ride home.

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Butler School District 53 ranks 610th in enrollment with 447 students during 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 22, 2023

Butler School District 53 welcomed 447 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.