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Judge denies pre-trial release for man accused in child pornography case

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 29, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and West Chicago Chief of Police Colin Fleury announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a West Chicago man accused of possessing and disseminating child pornography. Marco Cruz, 39, of the 700 block of Lyman Street, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with five counts of Child Pornography – Reproduce or Distribute – Victim Under 13, a Class X Felony.

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Rep. Sanalitro opposes Illinois' record $53.1 billion FY2025 budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 29, 2024

Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) cast a "no" vote today against the State of Illinois' FY2025 budget, which totals $53.1 billion, marking it as the largest spending plan in state history. Rep. Sanalitro expressed concerns that the budget would adversely affect small businesses, individuals, and families within Illinois.

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DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met May 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

DuPage County Stormwater Management Committee met Tuesday, May 7

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DuPage County Environmental Committee met May 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

DuPage County Environmental Committee met Tuesday, May 7

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City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met May 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Warrenville Plan Commission/Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 9

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City of Warrenville City Council met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Warrenville City Council met Monday, May 6

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City of Elmhurst City Council met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, May 6

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City of Darien City Council met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Darien City Council met Monday, May 6

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DuPage County Finance Committee will meet May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

DuPage County Finance Committee will meet Tuesday, May 28

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DuPage County Board will meet May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

DuPage County Board will meet Tuesday, May 28

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City of Warrenville Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole will meet May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Warrenville Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole will meet Tuesday, May 28

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City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee will meet May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee will meet Tuesday, May 28

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City of Darien Municipal Services Committee will meet May 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 28, 2024

City of Darien Municipal Services Committee will meet Tuesday, May 28

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There were 22,537 Asian students enrolled in DuPage County districts in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 27, 2024

In DuPage County districts, 22,537 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Portion of Rt. 38 named after U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Robert J. Miller

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 26, 2024

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) honored U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Robert H. Miller on May 25 with the Senate’s passage of House Joint Resolution 60, which names a section of Illinois Route 38 (Roosevelt Road) in Wheaton in the fallen soldier’s honor. Specifically, the section of Rt. 38 in Wheaton between County Farm Road and Winfield Road will be known as the “U.S. Army SSG Robert J. Miller Memorial Highway.”

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Weekly recap of DuPage County home sales during week ending May 18

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 25, 2024

There were 141 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending May 18, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Elmhurst teens face charges over swastika carvings on school playground

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 25, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Kenton Skarin has granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial an Elmhurst teen accused of carving swastikas into an elementary school’s playground equipment. Christopher Jackson, 18, of the 200 block of Boyd Avenue, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Hate Crime – School Property (Class 3 Felony), one count of Criminal Damage to Government Supported Property (Class 3 Felony), and one count of Criminal Damage to Property...

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Bill allowing more specialty plates for motorcycles passes Illinois House

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 25, 2024

May 25, 2024

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There were 476 Am. Indian students enrolled in DuPage County districts in 2021-22 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 25, 2024

In DuPage County districts, 476 Am. Indian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Cicero man charged after high-speed chase involving stolen vehicle

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 24, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that the Court has denied the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Cicero man accused of leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen motor vehicle. Javier Barajas, 22, of the 2100 block of S. 57th Avenue, appeared at First Appearance Court yesterday charged with one count of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Stolen Motor Vehicle (Class 1 Felony) and one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding (Class 4 Felony).