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News from May 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois State House District 82 candidate: 'Good legislation did pass this Spring legislative session, and I'm excited to share some of that with you'

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

Illinois State House District 82 candidate Nicole La Ha expressed her disappointment with the passage of the FY25 State Budget but highlighted positive legislative outcomes from the Spring Legislative Session. "While the FY25 State Budget passing the way it did was extremely disappointing, good legislation did pass this Spring Legislative Session and I’m excited to share some of that with you," she said.

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Bill introduced to require ID for Schedule II substances at Illinois pharmacies

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

It is not just illegal drug users who have succumbed to a fentanyl overdose. Many children, families, and first responders have been exposed to fentanyl accidentally, sometimes in their parents’ homes and, in one horrific case, in their daycare.

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Rep. Sanalitro opposes $1 billion in tax hikes

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has voiced opposition to the State of Illinois FY2025 Budget, which includes $1 billion in tax hikes and increased spending on non-citizens and migrants.

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Illinois approves record-breaking fiscal year 2025 budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

The legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, guiding spending for the year beginning on July 1, 2024. The budget includes estimated revenues of $53.281 billion and spending of $53.074 billion, making it the largest in state history. It surpasses the Governor's February request by several hundred million dollars and incorporates nearly $1 billion in tax increases.

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17.9% of DuPage County students played sports on collegiate teams in 2022

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

DuPage County universities had 17.9% of its student body playing sports on collegiate teams in 2022.

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Senator Seth Lewis votes against fiscal year 2025 budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

On May 26, Senate Democrats approved a Fiscal Year 2025 budget that includes record spending and nearly $1 billion in tax increases. In response to the Senate’s passage of the budget, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), who voted against it, released a statement.

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In Memoriam: James Peyton "Pate" Philip remembered on his birthday (May 26)

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

James Peyton "Pate" Philip was born on May 26, 1930, in Elmhurst, IL, to a middle-class family.

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This week in DuPage County history: A noteworthy event that shaped our past (May 26-June 1)

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

This week in DuPage County history.

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Bloomingdale residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

Bloomingdale residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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Downers Grove residents paid 36th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

Downers Grove residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in February.

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Sen. John Curran: 'A budget is a list of priorities, and the budget passed by the Democratic Majority tonight prioritizes newly arrived non-citizens over the taxpayers we were elected to represent.'

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

Senator John Curran stated, "A budget is a list of priorities, and the budget passed by the Democratic Majority tonight prioritizes newly arrived non-citizens over the taxpayers we were elected to represent." Curran, who was elected to represent the people of State Senate District 41 in 2017, added, "It is patently unfair to raise taxes on Illinois families struggling to afford basic needs, and job creators fighting to keep people employed to pay for the migrant crisis Gov. Pritzker created."

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Illinois Eighth Congressional District candidate: 'Radical Raja and his party have been a disaster to our national security'

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

Mark Rice, a candidate for Illinois' 8th Congressional District, has voiced strong criticism of his opponent and the incumbent Democrat, Raja Krishnamoorthi. Rice stated, "Radical Raja and his party have been a disaster to our national security." He further added, "It is an utter disgrace, it’s so bad we have CCP spies on our payrolls and accessing information of our citizens."

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City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 30, 2024

City of Elmhurst Public Affairs and Safety Committee met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 28.

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Illinois legislature approves record-breaking FY2025 budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

The legislature has approved the Fiscal Year 2025 budget, which outlines spending for the year beginning on July 1, 2024. The approved budget includes estimated revenues of $53.281 billion and spending of $53.074 billion, marking it as the largest budget in state history. This figure surpasses the Governor's February budget address request by several hundred million dollars and includes nearly $1 billion in tax increases.

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The NCAA D1 Baseball Championship is ready to begin with former Downers Grove South High School standout Cole Warehime’s college team participating

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.

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Jackson Kent, former Lake Park High School baseball player will compete for a chance to play for the College World Series

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Former Naperville North High School player Tanner Mally’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

First game takes place on Friday, May 31.

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Former Metea Valley High School player Cade Sullivan’s collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

They open the tournament against Kentucky Wildcats.

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Former Glenbard East High School player Ben Campos’ collegiate team to play in the NCAA D1 Baseball Championship starting Friday, May 31

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 30, 2024

His team enters the tournament as a number four seed.