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City of Darien City Council will meet Oct. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2024

City of Darien City Council will meet Monday, Oct. 21

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Oak Brook responsible for 29th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 19, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Naperville Community Unit School District 203 administrators rank 298th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 19, 2024

Administrators in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 earn an average of $114,930 per year, ranking 298th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Awake Illinois criticizes Rep. Casten after drag queen event fallout: 'Welcome to the cancel culture you bred'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 19, 2024

Following tensions surrounding a canceled drag queen event, conservative group Awake Illinois said Democratic Rep. Sean Casten is fostering a culture of cancellation. Their pointed critique highlights a clash of ideologies, with Awake Illinois asserting that Casten's past actions have contributed to the very environment of hostility he now denounces.

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Recent retirees of Community Unit School District 200 received generous benefits packages prior to community being asked to support $151 million referendum

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Oct 18, 2024

In recent years generous benefits packages have been awarded to recent retirees of Community Unit School District 200.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DuPage County in week ending Oct. 12?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Oct. 12

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Keeneyville School District 20 administrators rank 297th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

Administrators in Keeneyville School District 20 earn an average of $114,937 per year, ranking 297th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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State Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro commits to community improvement

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

DuPage County—State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro recently shared a message expressing her dedication to improving the community. In her statement, she emphasized her daily commitment to enhancing the area.

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Rep. Amy Grant meets her lookalike in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

Rep. Amy Grant, a public figure from Wheaton, Illinois, recently encountered someone who shares a striking resemblance to her. The individual, Joanne from South Wheaton, often finds herself mistaken for Rep. Grant during her grocery store visits.

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Grant hosts successful electronics recycling event with Sen. Lewis

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

Rep. Grant recently hosted an electronics recycling event in Wheaton, Illinois, alongside Senator Seth Lewis. The initiative was deemed a success as hundreds of pounds of old electronics were collected for responsible disposal. This effort aimed to prevent electronic waste from ending up in landfills.

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National Mammography Day promotes early detection awareness

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

Today marks National Mammography Day, a reminder of the importance of early detection in saving lives. The day encourages women to schedule their mammograms and prioritize their health.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Oct. 12

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: Bensenville School District 2 administrators rank 255th highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 17, 2024

Administrators in Bensenville School District 2 earn an average of $118,290 per year, ranking 255th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois court upholds Juan Calderon's 50-year sentence for murder

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 17, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced that the Third District Appellate Court of Illinois has upheld a fifty-year sentence for Juan Calderon. Calderon was convicted in 2022 for the murder of Alexander Nicolas, which occurred in 2018.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Oct. 12?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Community Unit School District 200 faces opposition over $151.5 million referendum

By DuPage Policy Journal Report | Oct 16, 2024

Community Unit School District 200 is set to put a significant $151.5 million referendum on the ballot this November, aimed at upgrading three middle schools that have reportedly faced years of neglect.

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Grassroots Rising Fundraiser to be held in Darien

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 16, 2024

Behind Enemy Lines announced a Grassroots Rising Fundraiser Lincoln/Trump Dinner on October 17, hosted at Chucks BBQ in Darien, with special guest speakers and hosts.

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Cass School District 63 administrators rank 236th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 16, 2024

Administrators in Cass School District 63 earn an average of $120,154 per year, ranking 236th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Oct. 12?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 16, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.