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Sunday, November 24, 2024

News from September 2024

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 31

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Court denies pre-trial release for Chicago felon charged with handgun possession

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 6, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Hinsdale Chief of Police Brian King announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Chicago convicted felon accused of possessing multiple handguns. Rakeem Wilton, 28, of the 4800 block of S. Calumet Avenue, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), one count of Unlawful Use/Possession of a Weapon by a Felon (Class 2 Felony) and multiple misdemeanor and petty offenses including Transportation of Open Alcohol by a...

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Prairie State taxes: Carol Stream residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid for June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 5, 2024

Carol Stream residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Senior Expo hosted by Senator Seth Lewis and Representative Amy Grant on September 10

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 5, 2024

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) are collaborating with numerous agencies to host a Senior Expo on Tuesday, September 10 in Wheaton. The event, which offers free admission and refreshments, will take place at the Wheaton Community Center from 10:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.

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Bloomingdale residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 5, 2024

Bloomingdale residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Lombard residents paid 31st-largest sum in June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 5, 2024

Lombard residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Oak Brook residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $15.2 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in June.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 24

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 1-7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Illinois State House District 26 candidate: 'Let us stop with the killing'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Illinois State House District 26 candidate Audrey Barrett called for an end to killings, saying, "I'll be praying for the victim, family and Pastor Corey Brooks." She made this statement in an August 27 Facebook post.

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Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Sept. 1-7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

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Senator receives high marks from Illinois Environmental Council

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Senator Lewis earns an “A” on Illinois Environmental Council Legislative Scorecard

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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 1-7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Lombard man denied pre-trial release after hate crime charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced that Judge Demetrios Panoushis granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Lombard man charged with yelling racial slurs and displaying a BB gun at a Lombard Park District facility. Carl Walsh, 35 (d.o.b. 9/23/1988), of the 600 block of Grace Street, appeared at First Appearance Court last Sunday charged with one count of Hate Crime – Public Park or Community Center, a Class 3 Felony, and one count of Misdemeanor Disorderly Conduct.

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Court denies pre-trial release for Cook County men facing weapons/drug charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean, and Wood Dale Chief of Police Chris Zito announced that the Court has granted the State’s motion to detain two Cook County men charged with weapons and drug offenses in separate incidents. This morning, Larry Adams, 34, of Streamwood, appeared in First Appearance Court before Judge Joshua Dieden charged with one count of Armed Habitual Criminal (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 4 Felony), one count of Possession of Cannabis – More than 100 Grams Less...

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DuPage County taxpayers give $6.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

In June, DuPage County saw an increase in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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DuPage County collects $3.3 million in County Motor Fuel Tax in June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

In June, DuPage County saw an increase in County Motor Fuel Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Downers Grove responsible for 29th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

Downers Grove residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 29th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Family & kids events this September in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this month.