Dupage Policy Journal

Carol Stream residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in February.

Sen. John Curran: 'Brazen criminals speeding away from police puts law enforcement, motorists and pedestrians at great risk'

Illinois State Senator John Curran has voiced his concerns about the increasing number of criminals fleeing from law enforcement. He said, "Brazen criminals speeding away from police puts law enforcement, motorists and pedestrians at great risk." In an effort to curb this dangerous trend, Curran has introduced Senate Bill 1807. He stated that the bill aims to "increase the penalty for fleeing and eluding from a misdemeanor to a felony to improve public safety and hold bad actors accountable."

Illinois State House District 82 candidate Nicole La Ha Zweircan: 'I absolutely love having opportunities to speak to our District 82 Mayors, Village Presidents, and Village Trustees about how we can...

Nicole La Ha Zweircan, a candidate for Illinois State House District 82, expressed her enthusiasm for "having opportunities to speak to our District 82 Mayors, Village Presidents, and Village trustees about how we can better serve our community together." She is set to face Democrat Suzanne Akhras in the general election and anticipates assisting President Annie Wittenberg in achieving her objectives for the Village of Indian Head Park.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in North Wayne Community Unit School District 200 was $80,632 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $47,938, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 was $105,879 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $70,148, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 81.2% more than teachers in Keeneyville School District 20

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Keeneyville School District 20 was $105,966 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $58,475, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

DuPage County experienced increase in median home valuation prices in March 2024 compared to March 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in DuPage County rose by $79,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 38.7%.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2024

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon May 13.

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from DuPage County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

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

Home sales in DuPage County in week ending May 4

There were 170 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending May 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Cook County man denied pre-trial release over alleged weapon possession

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Brian Jacobs has denied pre-trial release for a Cook County man allegedly found in possession of a loaded gun at a Naperville recreation facility. The defendant, Gary Howard, 20, appeared in court charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon, a Class 4 Felony.

There were 5,564 multiracial students enrolled in DuPage County County schools in 2021-22 school year

In DuPage County County schools, 5,564 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 25% more than teachers in Community Consolidated School District 93

The average school administrator’s salary in Community Consolidated School District 93 was $108,122 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $86,465, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Q1 Recap: 9 parolees from DuPage County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

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

DuPage County County Education: 11 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in DuPage County County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.

Rep. Grant criticizes Governor's unbalanced budget and state spending plans

State Representative Amy Grant recently expressed her concerns about the Governor's budget and state spending plans, highlighting a nearly $1 billion imbalance. According to Grant, this discrepancy is not just her observation but is also confirmed by the nonpartisan Commission on Government Forecasting and Accountability.

Chicago man denied pre-trial release in Bensenville gas station robbery case

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bensenville Chief of Police Dan Schulze announced that Judge Leah Bendik granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Chicago man accused of robbing a Bensenville gas station at knifepoint. The accused, Willie Weaver, 47, of the 2400 block of W. Adams Street appeared in First Appearance Court charged with one count of Armed Robbery, a Class X Felony.

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 in 2021-22 school year?