Dupage Policy Journal

Congressman Bill Foster celebrated a local student's victory in a national competition while also voicing concerns over proposed tariffs by President Trump that could impact American consumers negatively.

Illinois offers $5 million in grants for fire station improvements

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro of Hanover Park is urging fire departments across Illinois to apply for a new funding opportunity aimed at enhancing public safety and community infrastructure.

Illinois offers $5 million grants for fire department infrastructure

State Representative Amy Grant is urging fire departments in Illinois to apply for a new grant aimed at enhancing public safety and community infrastructure.

Illinois Tollway releases details on I-490 project connecting major highways

The Illinois Tollway has unveiled new renderings and planning details for the I-490 project, a long-planned interstate highway.

Proft: Downers Grove’s Sadowski is an 'ill-mannered, sentimental simpleton'

Political activist and radio talk show host Dan Proft recently said that Downers Grove Trustee Leslie Sadowski-Fugitt exemplifies the “hyperpartisan politics” she claims to oppose. His statement came in response to remarks Sadowski-Fugitt made during a public meeting accusing Proft of inciting harassment against her and others in the community.

Michigan man held without bail after alleged armed theft attempt

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the state's motion to deny pre-trial release for Anthony Huggins, a Michigan resident accused of...

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13?

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Dec. 13.

58.5% of Downers Grove Grade School District 58 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 58.5% of the students in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Prairie State sales taxes: Lombard residents paid 35th-largest sum in September

Lombard residents paid $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in September.

Prairie State taxes: West Chicago residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid for September

West Chicago residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

No new registered sex offenders living in IDOC County in week ending Dec. 8

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in IDOC County as of the week ending Dec. 8.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 12?

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Dec. 12.

DuPage County has 4 new registered sex offenders in week ending Dec. 8

There are four new registered sex offenders living in DuPage County in the week ending Dec. 8, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Glendale Heights residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

Glendale Heights residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

1,215 lawyers in good standing in cities within DuPage County as of November

Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,215 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of November.

Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Dec. 8-14

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Nov. 30

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 59.2% of the students in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 9?

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 9.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Dec. 11?