Dupage Policy Journal

West Chicago residents paid $885,080 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Prairie State taxes: Westmont residents rank 70th in total sales taxes paid for April

Westmont residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Aurora man denied pre-trial release over attempted murder charges

DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres announced that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s Motion to deny pre-trial release for an Aurora man accused of shooting a woman in a car late last month. Jarvell Rainey, 21, of the 800 block of Oliver Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court charged with one count of Attempt First-Degree Murder (Class X Felony), one count of Aggravated Battery – Discharge of a Firearm (Class X Felony), and one count of Armed Robbery with a Firearm (Class X Felony).

Rep. Jennifer Sanalitro engages with 48th District post-legislative session

Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s calendar has been filled with meetings, tours, and events since she returned to the 48th District after spending months in Springfield for the legislative session. Since returning, she has made it her mission to get out into the District to touch base with residents, local leaders, and employers to ensure she provides them with effective representation when she is in Springfield.

DuPage County County Education: 33,584 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 25% of students enrolled in DuPage County County school districts identified as Hispanic.

Two women detained pre-trial for alleged thefts totaling nearly $6K in Oak Brook

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced today that the Court granted the State’s motion to detain pre-trial two women accused of stealing nearly $6,000 worth of merchandise from two Oak Brook stores. Martasia Barney, 26, of Chicago, and Psy’che Hayes, 35, of Dubuque, Iowa, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning each charged with multiple felonies including Burglary and Retail Theft.

Court denies bail for Woodridge man after multiple high-speed chases

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Carol Stream Chief of Police Don Cummings announced that late yesterday afternoon Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Woodridge man accused of fleeing from police at high speeds on multiple occasions. Jason Wesley, 32, of the 7300 block of Woodward Avenue, appeared in First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, a Class 4 Felony. The court also ordered Wesley to be detained in two prior violation of an order of...

Villa Park ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

Villa Park residents paid $922,516 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Lake Park Community High School District 108 in 2021-22 school year?

There were 287 students suspended in Lake Park Community High School District 108 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E15 gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending July 6?

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Amy Grant attends Field of Honor event at Seven Gables Park

State Representative Amy Grant attended the Field of Honor event at Seven Gables Park in Wheaton on July 8, 2024. The event featured over 2,000 American flags arranged in evenly spaced columns and rows across the field.

Chicago Glue & Machine receives Employer Training Investment Program grant

ITASCA – Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and I recently toured Chicago Glue & Machine in Itasca, IL. After touring their facility and learning about their business, we presented them with the Employer Training Investment Program grant. The grant was facilitated by the Illinois Manufacturers Association on behalf of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

DuPage County residents pay $474,631 in County Sales Tax in April

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

Prairie State taxes: Wheaton residents rank 75th in total sales taxes paid for April

Wheaton residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Students suspended or expelled 171 times in a single school year in Keeneyville School District 20

There were 171 students suspended in Keeneyville School District 20 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending July 6?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 6, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Chicago man denied pre-trial release on armed robbery charge