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News from July 2024

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Hoffman Estates man detained pre-trial for alleged violent assault and kidnapping

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 5, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bartlett Chief of Police Geoffrey Pretkelis announced that Judge Jeffrey MacKay granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Hoffman Estates man accused of violently beating his girlfriend and kidnapping her at knifepoint. Christopher Krontiris, 25, of the 900 block of Evanston Street, appeared at First Appearance Court yesterday charged with one count of Aggravated Kidnapping (Class X Felony), one count of Home Invasion – Dangerous Weapon (Class X Felony), and one count of Aggravated Domestic Battery (Class 2 Felony).

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Gower School District 62 in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 5, 2024

There was one student suspended in Gower School District 62 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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DuPage County County Education: 8,214 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 4, 2024

In DuPage County County schools, 8,214 Black students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Burr Ridge residents paid 24th-largest sum in April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 4, 2024

Burr Ridge residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Glendale Heights ranks 62nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 4, 2024

Glendale Heights residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Prairie State taxes: Villa Park residents rank 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 4, 2024

Villa Park residents paid approximately $11.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 88th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2023.

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Students suspended or expelled 83 times in a single school year in Glenbard Township High School District 87

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

There were 83 students suspended in Glenbard Township High School District 87 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending June 29

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Oak Brook residents paid 39th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Bloomingdale ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

Bloomingdale residents paid approximately $14.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2023.

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Prairie State sales taxes: DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $14.6 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in April.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending June 29?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Sanalitro tours College of DuPage facilities

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

Rep. Sanalitro Tours College of DuPage Facilities

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DuPage County taxpayers give $6.2 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

In April, DuPage County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Elmhurst responsible for 26th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

Elmhurst residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending June 29?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 29, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Downers Grove residents paid 29th-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 2, 2024

Downers Grove residents paid just over $25.1 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in 2023.

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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 14% of DuPage County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 2, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 14% of students enrolled in DuPage County County school districts identified as Asian.

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District reports Glen Ellyn School District 41 suspended or expelled students 26 times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 2, 2024

There were 26 students suspended in Glen Ellyn School District 41 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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DuPage County collects $3 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 2, 2024

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