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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central Village of Itasca: Precinct Addison 62

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 436 voters in Central Village of Itasca: Precinct Addison 62 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Elmhurst School District 205 administrators rank 160th in state for average pay in 2022

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 16, 2024

Administrators in Elmhurst School District 205 earn an average of $126,691 per year, ranking 160th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Court denies pre-trial detention for man accused in fatal DUI

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 16, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied the State's request to detain James Vaughn, a West Chicago resident accused of fatally striking a pedestrian with his vehicle. Vaughn, aged 43, appeared in court facing two counts of Aggravated DUI Causing Death.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Apr. 13?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Downers Grove Village Council to consider removing pro-Pledge of Allegiance, anti -"drag queen bingo" library board member

By LGIS News Service | Apr 15, 2024

The village council of Downers Grove will consider a resolution removing a member from the village library board who has clashed with its "progressive" majority.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Northwestern Village of Addison: Precinct Bloomingdale 99

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 245 voters in Northwestern Village of Addison: Precinct Bloomingdale 99 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northeastern Township of Naperville: Precinct Naperville 61

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 512 voters in Northeastern Township of Naperville: Precinct Naperville 61 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How did Central NW Village of Carol Stream: Precinct Bloomingdale 68 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 493 voters in Central NW Village of Carol Stream: Precinct Bloomingdale 68 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 88.8% more than teachers in Roselle School District 12

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Roselle School District 12 was $137,546 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $72,834, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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FAFSA’s New ‘Grandparent Loophole’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

FAFSA stands for "Free Application for Federal Student Aid." It's the form that students fill out to apply for federal grants, work-study, and loans to assist in funding their college or career school education.Ultimately, FAFSA is used by students, families, and universities to determine student eligibility for financial aid and loans.Significant changes have been made to simplify the application process this year, including reducing the number of questions from 108 to less than 50.A key change is the introduction of the ‘Grandparent Loophole’, which exempts college...

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DuPage County arrests two individuals on unrelated retail theft charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

Two individuals have been charged with theft from retail stores in DuPage County, Illinois, in separate incidents over the past weekend. The announcement was made by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Wheaton Deputy Chief of Police Ryan Conway, and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis.

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Analysis: Maercker School District 60 administrators rank 158th in state for average pay in 2022

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

Administrators in Maercker School District 60 earn an average of $126,921 per year, ranking 158th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Ives slams Chicago State Rep. who sponsored SAFE-T Act: ‘Your party has been in control of the city for over 90 years’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 15, 2024

Former Illinois State Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) slammed a lead SAFE-T Act sponsor after he took to social media to lament a weekend mass shooting on Chicago's South Side.

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Home prices in DuPage County increased

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2024 in DuPage County rose by $50,000, while total sales decreased by 16.6%.

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How did Central Village of Carol Stream: Precinct Bloomingdale 103 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 240 voters in Central Village of Carol Stream: Precinct Bloomingdale 103 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2022: Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 administrators rank 157th in state for average pay

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

Administrators in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 earn an average of $127,099 per year, ranking 157th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Analysis: DuPage County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in DuPage County paid 2.4% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 2.1 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by DuPage Policy Journal.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 13

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who voted in Western Village of Carol Stream: Precinct Wayne 17 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 453 voters in Western Village of Carol Stream: Precinct Wayne 17 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 66.8% more than teachers in Center Cass School District 66

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 14, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Center Cass School District 66 was $137,699 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $82,534, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.