Dupage Policy Journal

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission will meet Thursday, July 11

DuPage County Finance Committee met July 9

DuPage County Finance Committee met Tuesday, July 9

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet July 10

DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Wednesday, July 10

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met July 8

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Monday, July 8

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met June 11

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, June 11

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending July 6

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met June 10

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, June 10

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met June 10

City of Elmhurst Finance Council Affairs & Administrative Services Committee met Monday, June 10

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met June 10

City of Elmhurst Public Works & Buildings Committee met Monday, June 10

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met June 10

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met Monday, June 10

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met July 8

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, July 8

West Chicago residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for April

West Chicago residents paid $885,080 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Prairie State taxes: Westmont residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid for April

Westmont residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Aurora man denied pre-trial release over attempted murder charges

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s Motion to deny pre-trial release for an Aurora man accused of shooting a woman in a car late last month. Jarvell Rainey, 21, of the 800 block of Oliver Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court charged with one count of Attempt First-Degree Murder (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Battery – Discharge of a Firearm (Class X Felony), and one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Class X Felony).

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro engages with 48th District post-legislative session

Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s calendar has been filled with meetings, tours, and events since she returned to the 48th District after spending months in Springfield for the legislative session. Since returning, she has made it her mission to get out into the District to touch base with residents, local leaders, and employers to ensure she provides them with effective representation when she is in Springfield.

Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 35th-largest sum per municipality in 2023

Elmhurst residents paid just under $23.8 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in 2023.

DuPage County County Education: 33,584 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 25% of students enrolled in DuPage County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Two women detained pre-trial for alleged thefts totaling nearly $6K in Oak Brook

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that the Court granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial two women accused of stealing nearly $6,000 worth of merchandise from two Oak Brook stores. Martasia Barney, 26, of Chicago, and Psy’che Hayes, 35, of Dubuque, Iowa, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning each charged with multiple felonies including Burglary and Retail Theft.

Court denies bail for Woodridge man after multiple high-speed chases

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced that late yesterday afternoon Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Woodridge man accused of fleeing from police at high speeds on multiple occasions. Jason Wesley, 32, of the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, a Class 4 Felony. The court also ordered Wesley to be detained in two prior violation of an order of...

Villa Park ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April