Dupage Policy Journal

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

Sign the Petition to Protect Victims of Human Trafficking

Rep. Amy Grant and House Republicans have recently introduced an anti-human trafficking legislative package to combat the prevalent issue. This initiative aims to address the challenges posed by human trafficking and provide support to victims.According to a statement released last week, Rep. Amy Grant and her colleagues are committed to tackling human trafficking head-on. The legislative package is a crucial step towards addressing this modern-day form of slavery that affects individuals across various demographics.In 2021, the National Human Trafficking Hotline...

Rep. Sanalitro Testifies in Transportation Committee

Rep. Sanalitro, representing ABATE of Illinois, Inc., testified in front of the House Transportation Committee today regarding a new bill aimed at expanding specialty license plate options for motorcyclists in Illinois. The representative expressed enthusiasm, stating, "I presented my bill on behalf of ABATE of Illinois, Inc. today in the House Transportation Committee." The proposed legislation seeks to provide motorcyclists with the same variety of specialty plates that are currently available for regular cars. If passed, the bill would grant motorcyclists the opportunity...

Recent Chicagoland Human Trafficking Cases

Representative Sanalitro recently shared stories of human trafficking cases from DuPage County, shedding light on the dark reality faced by victims in the Chicagoland area. The Representative's efforts to raise awareness about this issue are commendable, as human trafficking remains a pervasive problem that often goes unnoticed.In a recent statement, Rep. Sanalitro urged the community to take action and support efforts to protect victims of human trafficking. The Representative emphasized the importance of standing up for those who are most vulnerable and in need of...

City of Warrenville City Council met March 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 15, 2024

City of Warrenville City Council 7 p.m. Monday, March 4.

Oak Brook responsible for 36th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during December 2023

Oak Brook residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in December 2023.

Stevens shares early voting, grace period registration information for voters

In an early March social media update, Robert Stevens, a candidate for the House of Representatives, disseminated a list of early voting and registration sites across DuPage County. This information was originally shared via a link from the DuPage County Republicans.

The Springs at Monarch Landing: 5-star nursing home in Du Page County

The Springs at Monarch Landing was one of the 31 for-profit facility nursing homes in Du Page County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of five.

Did Butler School District 53 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

In the 2021-22 school year, 25.3% of Butler School District 53 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Carol Stream ranks 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2022

Carol Stream residents paid $16.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2022.

The Pearl of Naperville, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

The Pearl of Naperville was one of the 31 for-profit facility nursing homes in Du Page County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.2% of Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Solar Eclipse Safety Guidelines Provided by Illinois Optometric Association

On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse is set to pass through Illinois. In preparation for this celestial event, the Illinois Optometric Association (IOA) has shared important safety guidelines for viewing the eclipse. According to the IOA, individuals should always inspect their solar filter before use, as stated by the organization, "if scratched, punctured, torn, or otherwise damaged, discard it." The association also emphasizes the importance of supervising children while they use solar filters. For those who wear eyeglasses, the IOA advises, "keep them on. Put...

Solar Eclipse Safety Tips and Glasses Distribution in Illinois