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Home sales during week ending June 8 in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 15, 2024

There were 182 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Former police officer charged with theft and misconduct

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 15, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas announced today that a former Glendale Heights police officer has been charged with official misconduct for allegedly misusing a village-issued credit card. On June 13, 2024, a DuPage County Grand Jury indicted Mark Garcia, 37, on three counts of Official Misconduct (Class 3 Felony) and two counts of Theft (Class 4 Felony). Judge Robert Rohm issued an arrest warrant for Garcia on the same day. He turned himself in to authorities last night and was released from custody.

DuPage County counts 1 bank failure since 2012 amid national trend

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2024

There were more than 120 bank failures across the country from 2012 to 2024, one of which occurred in DuPage County.

Woodridge residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2024

Woodridge residents paid $811,769 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met June 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 14, 2024

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11.

Naperville woman charged with using children in retail theft

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2024

A Naperville woman has been charged with enlisting her two juvenile daughters to steal more than $4,600 worth of merchandise from the Yorktown JC Penney department store. DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing announced the charges today.

Local representatives urge donations to DuPage County food pantries

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) is urging residents to donate to their local food pantries. Many food pantries across Illinois face challenges in attracting donations during the summer months, although the need remains.

Senator Seth Lewis honored with National Safety Council's Advocacy in Safety Award

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2024

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has announced that he has received the National Safety Council’s (NSC) Advocacy in Safety Award for Illinois. The award acknowledges individuals' contributions to safety in their communities and appreciates collaborative efforts to enhance workplace and roadway safety.

Milton Township Food Pantry expands capacity with ARPA funds

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant and her intern team donated food to the Milton Township Food Pantry this afternoon. The facility, recently expanded with ARPA funds, now has the capacity to serve nearly 700 people per month.