Dupage Policy Journal

Aris Garcia, a first-generation American who immigrated from Germany, recently campaigned for the 49th District seat in the state House of Representatives. However, he was defeated by Hannah Billingsley, who will now proceed to the general election in November.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central S Village of Lombard: Precinct York 90

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 444 voters in Central S Village of Lombard: Precinct York 90 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Central Village of Oak Brook: Precinct York 106 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 377 voters in Central Village of Oak Brook: Precinct York 106 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Gower School District 62 administrators rank 28th in state for average pay in 2022

Administrators in Gower School District 62 earn an average of $155,021 per year, ranking 28th in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Former Naperville firefighter charged with theft and misconduct

A former firefighter from Naperville has been charged with official misconduct and other offenses related to the alleged theft of prescription drugs and a vehicle burglary. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Zachary Volland, 34, faces a five-count complaint. The charges include two counts of official misconduct, one count of burglary, one count of theft from the government, and one count of possession of a controlled substance.

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met March 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 20, 2024

City of Naperville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 4 p.m. Tuesday, March 12.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Southeastern Village of Hanover Park: Precinct Wayne 16

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 332 voters in Southeastern Village of Hanover Park: Precinct Wayne 16 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Westmont residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2023

Westmont residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2023.

Wynscape Health and Rehabilitation: 5-star nursing home in Du Page County

Owned by Wheaton IL Senior Holdings, LLC since Dec. 19, 2014, Wynscape Health and Rehabilitation boasted an overall rating of five in the fourth quarter of 2023.

Westmont teen sentenced to 20 years for aggravated vehicular hijacking

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Mitch Crawford, a former Westmont teen, has been sentenced to twenty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentence comes after Crawford, now 17, pleaded guilty to aggravated vehicular hijacking for an incident that occurred when he was fifteen.

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 16

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 16, according to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: Benjamin School District 25 administrators rank 23rd in state for average pay in 2022

Administrators in Benjamin School District 25 earn an average of $159,554 per year, ranking 23rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Illinois Governor Celebrates National Agriculture Day with Future Farmers of America

Illinois Governor celebrated National Agriculture Day by meeting with the Future Farmers of America at the Capitol. In a social media post, the Governor shared, "Happy National Agriculture Day!" along with pictures of the meeting. The Governor expressed his gratitude for the visit, stating, "Here are some pictures of me at the Capitol with the Future Farmers of America who took some time to visit with me in Springfield last week!"The Governor also highlighted the significance of agriculture in Illinois, noting that the state is the fifth highest agriculture-producing...

Westmont residents rank 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2022

Westmont residents paid $14.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2022.

Man sentenced to sixty years for Wheaton and Lombard home invasions

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the sentencing of Malik Pitts, 25, to sixty years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Pitts was involved in home invasions in Wheaton and Lombard in August 2020. The sentence was delivered by Judge Margaret O’Connell following Pitts' guilty plea on July 31, 2023, to charges including Attempt Murder and Home Invasion.

DuPage County activates hotline for primary election irregularities

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin has announced the activation of an Election Day Hotline for the upcoming primary election. The hotline will be operational on March 19, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m., coinciding with polling hours. Assistant State’s Attorneys will staff the hotline, and investigators along with local police officers will be ready to address any reported irregularities at polling locations in DuPage County.

Naperville man sentenced to prison for DUI crash killing three

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Brendan Wydajewski, a 24-year-old man from Naperville, has been sentenced to 18 years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. The sentence follows a fatal crash in October 2021 that resulted in the deaths of three individuals. Wydajewski appeared before Judge Ann Celine O’Hallaren Walsh and pled guilty to three counts of Aggravated DUI Causing Death, a Class 2 Felony.

Wheaton Village Nursing and RHB Center, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 3 in Q4 2023