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Thursday, November 28, 2024

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Villa Park man charged with hit-and-run involving teen cyclist

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 4, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied the State’s motion to detain pre-trial a Villa Park man accused of fleeing the scene after he struck a bicyclist with his vehicle. Joel Lazaro, 50, of the 0-100 block of N. Westmore Avenue, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Failure to Report an Accident Involving Personal Injury (Class 2 Felony) and one count of Leaving the Scene of an Accident Resulting in Personal Injury or Death (Class 4 Felony).

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Judge grants state's motion to detain second teen accused in hate crime

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 4, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced today that Judge Demetrios Panoushis granted the State’s motion to detain an Elmhurst juvenile accused of carving swastikas into an elementary school’s playground equipment last month. The juvenile, one of two individuals charged in the case, will remain in custody until at least his next court appearance.

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Lombard residents paid 27th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 4, 2024

Lombard residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 27th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Addison Police silent on child pornography case involving former library employee

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jun 4, 2024

An alleged case of child pornography involving a former Addison Public Library employee has stirred concerns as reports reveal he continued working next to children for months after police were alerted to his behavior.

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Oak Brook responsible for 37th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 4, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, the 37th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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DuPage County collects $5.1 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

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

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DuPage County taxpayers give $412,272 in County Sales Tax in March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

In March, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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DuPage County responsible for 2nd-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $12.7 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in March.

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Naperville residents paid 3rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

Naperville residents paid $5 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Sen. Seth Lewis: ‘The budget brought before the Senate Sunday evening actually cut spending for or underfunded several vulnerable populations in this state.’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

Illinois State Senate District 24 Senator Seth Lewis emphasized the importance of prioritizing Illinois residents when crafting the state budget. "These are the Illinoisans that should be our top priority when crafting a budget," Lewis stated. Lewis, who defeated Democrat Lauren Nowack in the 2022 general election, reiterated, "These are the Illinoisans that should be our top priority when crafting a budget."

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Illinois exempts home-delivered meals from taxes

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

BLOOMINGDALE, IL – The passage of SB3476 marks a significant development for seniors and those in need. This legislation exempts home-delivered meals from taxes, aiding programs such as Meals on Wheels, which has been delivering meals to seniors across the Chicagoland area and Illinois for decades.

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Amy Grant introduces bill addressing opioid crisis and seeks community feedback

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

Spring legislative session adjourned, marking the beginning of summer. State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) expressed her enthusiasm for the season, highlighting fairs, festivals, farmers markets, and community car shows as opportunities to engage with constituents. "Whenever I can spend time around the many people who make our area so unique and special, I am in my happy place," she said. She encouraged residents to share their thoughts and requests for assistance through her district office at 331-218-4182.

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How many Hispanic students were enrolled in DuPage County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 23.3% of students enrolled in DuPage County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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DuPage County residents pay $4.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 2, 2024

In March, DuPage County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending June 1?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 2, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 1, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Cities in DuPage County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in DuPage County in May remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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DuPage County: Cities registered 1,231 lawyers in good standing as of May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

Cities within DuPage County recorded 1,231 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of May.

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DuPage County weekly recap of home sales during week ending May 25

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 1, 2024

There were 113 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending May 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 25

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 25, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois State House District 82 candidate: 'Good legislation did pass this Spring legislative session, and I'm excited to share some of that with you'

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2024

Illinois State House District 82 candidate Nicole La Ha expressed her disappointment with the passage of the FY25 State Budget but highlighted positive legislative outcomes from the Spring Legislative Session. "While the FY25 State Budget passing the way it did was extremely disappointing, good legislation did pass this Spring Legislative Session and I’m excited to share some of that with you," she said.