News from June 2024

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DuPage County's universities spent $3,007,425 on football teams in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 21, 2024

DuPage County's five colleges spent $3,007,425 on their football teams in 2023, an increase over the previous year.

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District reports Community Consolidated School District 180 suspended or expelled students 70 times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 20, 2024

There were 70 students suspended in Community Consolidated School District 180 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bloomingdale man sentenced for murder of handicapped nephew

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 20, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced today that a Bloomingdale man accused of killing his nephew in 2020 has been sentenced to fifty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Dominick Taylor, 54, formerly of 223 Freeport Drive, appeared in court this morning where Judge Brian Telander handed down the sentence.

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Senator Lewis and Rep. Grant host free youth fishing derby in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 20, 2024

Free family fun is coming to Wheaton as State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) host a free youth fishing derby on Saturday, June 29 at Herrick Lake in Wheaton. Youth participants are not required to have a fishing license.

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DuPage County officials announce arrests related to Juneteenth high-speed chases

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 20, 2024

Law enforcement in DuPage County has made recent arrests in connection with high-speed chases that occurred over the Juneteenth holiday. The State's Attorney, Robert Berlin, alongside Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis and Bloomingdale Director of Public Safety Frank Giammarese, announced efforts to hold accountable those who attempt to flee from police.

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Sen. John Curran: 'I am thinking of the faith, resilience and strength of the millions of enslaved people whose own individual stories make up American history'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 20, 2024

Senator John F. Curran has encouraged his constituents to visit the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture. In a June 19 Facebook post, he expressed hope that learning about "the horrors of the past" would help create "a brighter future."

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Illinois State House District 49 candidate: 'Today we celebrate Juneteenth - a needed reminder of freedom in our nation’s history'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 20, 2024

Illinois State House District 49 candidate Hannah Billingsley explained the origins of the Juneteenth holiday in a June 19 Facebook post. "Days like today are healthy for us. We celebrate our progress while also acknowledging our ongoing challenges," she said.

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Students at Cass School District 63 suspended or expelled 18 times in a single school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 19, 2024

There were 18 students suspended in Cass School District 63 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 21st-largest sum in March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 19, 2024

Elmhurst residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Senator Seth Lewis: 'We're in for a HOT week! Take care and don't overheat'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 19, 2024

Senator Seth Lewis issued a warning about the upcoming heat wave, stating, "We're in for a HOT week! Take care and don't overheat!" He shared this message in a June 17 Facebook post.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending June 15?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Bensenville School District 2 in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 18, 2024

There were 141 students suspended in Bensenville School District 2 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Elmhurst City Council met May 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, May 20

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DuPage County Animal Services Committee met June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

DuPage County Animal Services Committee met Tuesday, June 18

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City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals will meet Thursday, June 20

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City of Warrenville Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission will meet June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

City of Warrenville Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Awareness Commission will meet Tuesday, June 18

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City of Darien Police Committee met June 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 18, 2024

City of Darien Police Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, June 17.

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City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission will meet June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday, June 18

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City of Warrenville City Council met June 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

City of Warrenville City Council met Monday, June 17

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City of Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet June 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 18, 2024

City of Naperville Planning and Zoning Commission will meet Wednesday, June 19