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News from June 2024

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Sen. Seth Lewis: ‘The budget brought before the Senate Sunday evening actually cut spending for or underfunded several vulnerable populations in this state.’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 24 Senator Seth Lewis emphasized the importance of prioritizing Illinois residents when crafting the state budget. "These are the Illinoisans that should be our top priority when crafting a budget," Lewis stated. Lewis, who defeated Democrat Lauren Nowack in the 2022 general election, reiterated, "These are the Illinoisans that should be our top priority when crafting a budget."

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Illinois exempts home-delivered meals from taxes

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

BLOOMINGDALE, IL – The passage of SB3476 marks a significant development for seniors and those in need. This legislation exempts home-delivered meals from taxes, aiding programs such as Meals on Wheels, which has been delivering meals to seniors across the Chicagoland area and Illinois for decades.

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Amy Grant introduces bill addressing opioid crisis and seeks community feedback

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

Spring legislative session adjourned, marking the beginning of summer. State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) expressed her enthusiasm for the season, highlighting fairs, festivals, farmers markets, and community car shows as opportunities to engage with constituents. "Whenever I can spend time around the many people who make our area so unique and special, I am in my happy place," she said. She encouraged residents to share their thoughts and requests for assistance through her district office at 331-218-4182.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in DuPage County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 23.3% of students enrolled in DuPage County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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DuPage County residents pay $4.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 2, 2024

In March, DuPage County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending June 1?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cities in DuPage County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in DuPage County in May remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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May 2024: 11 new registered sex offenders living in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were 11 new registered sex offenders living in DuPage County in May 2024.

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DuPage County: Cities registered 1,231 lawyers in good standing as of May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,231 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

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DuPage County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 25

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

There were 113 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.