Dupage Policy Journal

Villa Park residents paid $849,939 in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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

In DuPage County districts, 78 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Home sales in DuPage County during week ending June 1

There were 107 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending June 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

Court denies pre-trial release for two men accused in separate gun-related incidents

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has granted the State’s motion to deny two men pre-trial release in unrelated weapons charges out of Naperville. Tony Thompson, 19, of Joliet, appeared at First Appearance Court yesterday charged with one count of Possession of a Machine Gun (Class X Felony), one count of Possession of a Firearm – no FOID (Class 3 Felony), and two counts of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony). In an unrelated case, Trensae Ware, 24, of Naperville, also...

$2.9 million in County Motor Fuel Tax collected in March for DuPage County

In March, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending June 1?

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

Bensenville residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

Bensenville residents paid $999,094 in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

Rep. Grant to host Kids Fair in Bloomingdale on June 14

BLOOMINGDALE, IL – State Representative Amy Grant will host a Kids Fair on Friday, June 14th at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale. The event is scheduled from 9 AM to 12 PM and aims to provide families with information and resources available to them through local and state vendors.

Rep. Sanalitro announces summer event schedule for DuPage County

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) has announced a series of summer events for DuPage County residents. The lineup includes a variety of activities aimed at different community groups.

State Rep. Sanalitro to host Kids Fair on June 14 in Bloomingdale

BLOOMINGDALE, IL – State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro will host a Kids Fair on Friday, June 14th. The event is scheduled from 9 AM to 12 PM at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale, IL.

Carol Stream ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during March

Carol Stream residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

State Sen. Curran: Democrats’ stance on crime ‘continues to embolden dangerous criminal behavior’

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said Illinois’ soft stance on crime “continues to embolden dangerous criminal behavior” after a husband and wife were pointlessly attacked in Chicago.

City of Darien Administrative-Finance Committee met June 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 6, 2024

City of Darien Administrative-Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, June 3.

D-Day anniversary marks historical military operation

On June 6, 1944, Allied troops commanded the largest seaborne invasion in history on the beaches of Normandy, France. D-Day is a time to remember the sacrifices made by those who participated in this mission.

Illinois FY2025 budget increases by $2.6 billion, includes tax hikes and allocations for non-citizens