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News from December 2024

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Prairie State sales taxes: Oak Brook residents paid 28th-largest sum in September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in September.

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Community Unit School District 200 enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

Enrollment at Community Unit School District 200 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $14.8 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in September.

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Naperville Community Unit School District 203: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 68.9% of the students in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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How many companies in cities across DuPage County received FDA citations in November 2024?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

There was one company in a city associated with DuPage County that received an FDA citation as a result of one inspection conducted in the county in November 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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Senator Lewis updates constituents on key legislative actions

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

As the year draws to a close, State Senator Seth Lewis has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the 24th District and extended holiday wishes to constituents.

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Man detained pre-trial for high-speed chase and gun charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has approved the detention of Fernando Poblete Lopez, 29, before trial.

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Court denies pre-trial detention for man charged in fatal DUI crash

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied the state's motion to detain Luis Guzman Alvarez pre-trial.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 6?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 6.

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Addison residents paid 23rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

Addison residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in September.

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State Representative Nicole La Ha: 'This is an important issue that I will continue to advocate for!'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha announced the progress of the Dignity in Pay Act through the Senate Executive Committee in a Facebook post dated November 21.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from DuPage County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in DuPage County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Naperville Community Unit School District 203 welcomes 15,952 students in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

Enrollment at Naperville Community Unit School District 203 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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The Registry shows 7 new sex offenders living in DuPage County as of November 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

There were seven new registered sex offenders living in DuPage County in November 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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DuPage County collects $3.3 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

In September, DuPage County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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DuPage County taxpayers give $5.9 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

In September, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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71% of Bloomingdale School District 13 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 71% of the students in Bloomingdale School District 13 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Will County cities: 3 companies received FDA inspections in November 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

There were three companies in cities associated with Will County that received three FDA inspections in November 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Proft: Pro-open borders U.S. Rep. Casten backing “merchants of death”

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

Political activist and radio talk show host Dan Proft recently criticized Illinois Democratic Rep. Sean Casten for praising Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s letter to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, which criticized Trump’s threat to impose tariffs on Mexican goods.

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Homeless man receives 66-year sentence for sexual assault near Illinois Prairie Path

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

A homeless man has been sentenced to 66 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman near the Illinois Prairie Path.