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News from June 2024

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Elmhurst School District 205 in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 30, 2024

There were 130 students suspended in Elmhurst School District 205 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Students suspended or expelled 832 times in a single school year in DuPage High School District 88

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 29, 2024

There were 832 students suspended in DuPage High School District 88 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Weekly recap, week ending June 22 home sales in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 29, 2024

There were 64 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending June 22, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Glendale Heights ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 29, 2024

Glendale Heights residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Carol Stream man charged with aggravated battery after road rage incident

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 29, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced today that Judge Susan Alvarado has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Carol Stream man accused of shooting another man following a road rage altercation. Carlos Sanchez, 26, of the 800 block of New Britton Road, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Battery - Discharge of a Firearm (Class X Felony) and one count of Misdemeanor Endangering the Health or Life of a Child.

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District reports Downers Grove Grade School District 58 suspended or expelled students 91 times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

There were 91 students suspended in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending June 22?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How much did DuPage County spend on women’s basketball teams in 2023?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

Women’s basketball teams from DuPage County received $1,163,251 during the 2023 season, up 0.1% from the previous year.

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Illinois: DuPage County’s men’s basketball teams budget decreases 10% in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

Men’s basketball teams from DuPage County received $1,334,474 during the 2023 season, down 10% from the previous year.

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Students at Westmont Community Unit School District 201 suspended or expelled 101 times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

There were 101 students suspended in Westmont Community Unit School District 201 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois State House District 26 candidate: 'This violence needs to stop"

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

Audrey Barrett paid her respects to a retired police officer in a Facebook post on June 26, saying "Rest in Peace" and calling for an end to the violence that killed the man.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 22

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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180 million allocated to transportation improvements in Illinois' 24th Senate District

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has released its updated multi-year transportation improvement plan. State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) announced that $180,273,000 in IDOT funds will be allocated to projects in the 24th Senate District. Of this total, $154,159 is designated for state highway improvements within the district, and $26,114,000 is set aside for local highway enhancements. For the current fiscal year alone, $71.110 million is earmarked for various projects.

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Pre-trial release denied for Addison felon allegedly found with loaded machine gun

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced today that Judge Leah Bendik granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for an Addison man currently on parole who was allegedly found in possession of a loaded machine gun. Edgar Martinez, 29, of the 800 block of S. Addison Road, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Machine Gun (Class X Felony), two counts of Armed Violence (Class X Felony), one count of Resisting a Police Officer Causing Injury (Class 4 Felony), one count of Possession with Intent...

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Sen. John Curran: ''Our Spring Youth Advisory Council was one of our best ones yet'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

Senator John Curran stated that with drop-ins from Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias and Treasurer Michael Frerichs, and more than 50 students in attendance, "our spring Youth Advisory Council was one of our best yet." He made this statement in a June 25 Facebook post.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Community Unit School District 200 in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 28, 2024

There were 1,277 students suspended in Community Unit School District 200 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Representative Jennifer Sanalitro unveils new constituent services commercial

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 27, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro Announces New Constituent Services Commercial

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Fishing derby canceled due to harmful algae bloom detection

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 27, 2024

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) have announced the cancellation of a Fishing Derby scheduled for Saturday, June 29, at Herrick Lake in Wheaton.

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Clearmont pedestrian bridge opens in Elk Grove Village

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 27, 2024

State Rep. Sanalitro attended the ribbon cutting for Clearmont Pedestrian Bridge over Salt Creek in Elk Grove Village

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Rep. Amy Grant encourages food pantry donations amid summer shortage

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 27, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is urging residents to donate to their local food pantries. Many food pantries across Illinois face challenges in attracting donations during the summer months, despite a persistent need.