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Dupage Policy Journal

Thursday, November 21, 2024

News from November 2024

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Cheapest diesel in cities across DuPage County in week ending Nov. 16

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 21, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In memoriam of James Peyton "Pate" Philip's Death Anniversary: acknowledging the contributions of the former President of the Illinois Senate (November 21)

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 21, 2024

On November 21, 2023, James Peyton "Pate" Philip, a prominent figure in Illinois politics and a longtime resident of Elmhurst, IL, died.

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State Representative Amy Grant: 'RIP Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 21, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant paid her respects to a fallen Chicago Police Officer in a Facebook post dated November 19, stating, "RIP Chicago Police Officer Enrique Martinez."

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Q2 Recap: 10 parolees from DuPage County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 20, 2024

There were 10 offenders convicted of property crimes living in DuPage County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Nov. 16?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Nov. 16?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 20, 2024

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

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Congressman Bill Foster calls for ethics report release and highlights legislative priorities

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 20, 2024

Congressman Bill Foster urges the immediate release of an Ethics Committee report and discusses tax reform initiatives as well as scientific collaborations with Bill Nye in recent tweets dated November 19-20, 2024

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Sean Casten addresses key issues on education support and transgender rights

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 20, 2024

Representative Sean Casten shared insights on various issues via social media posts dated November 20, 2024.

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Bensenville residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 19, 2024

Bensenville residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Q2 Recap: 5 parolees from DuPage County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 19, 2024

There were five offenders convicted of drug crimes living in DuPage County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Naperville man detained pre-trial for alleged shooting

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 19, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that Judge Ann Celine O'Hallaren Walsh has agreed to the State's request to reconsider a prior decision and detain Jermaine Badie.

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Sean Casten addresses constituent aid and legislation on clinic access

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 19, 2024

In recent social media posts dated November 18-19, Rep. Sean Casten highlighted his office's role in aiding constituents with federal agency navigation and condemned hate crimes against Palestinians in Illinois communities.

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Teens face armed robbery charges after Woodridge park incident

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 19, 2024

Two teenagers have been charged with armed robbery following an incident at a park in Woodridge, Illinois.

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Court denies pre-trial release for teen charged with double murder

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 19, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury have announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied pre-trial release for Ivan Ramirez, an 18-year-old from West Chicago.

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Henshaw: ‘There are many issues with Illinois' embezzled elections’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Nov 19, 2024

Margot Henshaw, a Burr Ridge business owner, is voicing strong opposition to the state's recent voter registration practices, particularly the decision by Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias' office to offer voter registration information in multiple languages at Cook County DMV offices.

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State Senator John Curran: 'there is no senator more deserving of this prestigious award'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2024

State Senator John Curran extended his congratulations to Senate colleague Jil Tracy for an award she recently received.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from DuPage County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in DuPage County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Darien woman charged with hate crime after Panera Bread incident

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries have announced charges against a Darien woman in connection with an alleged hate crime incident.

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Sean Casten urges Biden to sanction Netanyahu's government officials over West Bank issues

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2024

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten has called for sanctions against certain Israeli officials due to rising tensions in the West Bank as expressed through tweets dated November 17-18, 2024.

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Bill Foster discusses healthcare enrollment and community projects

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 18, 2024

Congressman Bill Foster updated constituents via Twitter on November 18 about healthcare discussions at VNA Health Care and federal funding achievements for Hesed House's new adult shelter project.