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Dupage Policy Journal

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

News from 2024

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National Farmers Market Week celebrates local agriculture and farmers

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 5, 2024

This week marks the beginning of National Farmers Market Week, a period dedicated to celebrating local agriculture and the farmers who provide fresh produce and goods.

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Rep. Sanalitro organizes annual drive for back-to-school supplies

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 5, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro’s (R-Hanover Park) 2nd Annual Back-to-School Supply Drive is running from August 5 through August 16. The initiative aims to collect donations of backpacks, pens, pencils, crayons, glue, tape, notebooks, and other school supplies to support local families and students in need.

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Rep. Amy Grant praises House Republican Leader Tony McCombie's leadership

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 5, 2024

Rep. Amy Grant expressed her appreciation for House Republican Leader Tony McCombie, noting her historic role as the first female caucus leader in the Illinois General Assembly.

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DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met August 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 5, 2024

DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission met 8:30 a.m. Thursday, August 1.

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Prairie State taxes: Glendale Heights residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid for May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 4, 2024

Glendale Heights residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Addison responsible for 25th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 4, 2024

Addison residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 25th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Recent DuPage County home sales in week ending July 27

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 3, 2024

There were 123 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending July 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Oak Brook responsible for 36th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 3, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $13.3 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in May.

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Court denies pre-trial release for two men accused in unrelated child pornography cases

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin, Lombard Chief of Police Tom Wirsing, and Warrenville Chief of Police Sam Bonilla announced that the Court has granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for two DuPage County residents accused of possession and distribution of child pornography in unrelated cases. Joseph Gregoire, 38, of Oakbrook Terrace, appeared before Judge Leah Bendik at First Appearance Court Thursday morning charged with two counts of Child Pornography – Reproduce or Distribute (Class X Felony) and four counts of Possession of Child Pornography...

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Sen. John Curran: 'Congratulations Lemont High School!'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 3, 2024

Senator John Curran recognized a local high school's inclusion in Niche.com's list of Illinois public schools with the best teachers, saying, "Congratulations Lemont High School!" He made the statement in an Aug. 2 Facebook post.

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Rep. Nicole La Ha Zwiercan: 'Our residents need relief now so they can stay and grow here at home.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 3, 2024

State Representative Nicole La Ha Zwiercan has called for property tax relief, stating that "high property tax rates are crushing Illinois families and making our state an unaffordable and unattractive place to live." She made this statement in an August 1 Facebook post.

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DuPage County taxpayers give $5.3 million in County Share of RTA Sales Tax in May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 2, 2024

In May, DuPage County saw a decrease in County Share of RTA Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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DuPage County residents pay $495,090 in County Sales Tax in May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 2, 2024

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

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Downers Grove residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 2, 2024

Downers Grove residents paid $2 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending July 27

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 2, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 27, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mobile DMV event expands services in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 2, 2024

State Senator Seth Lewis and Representative Grant hosted the first of two mobile DMV events this summer in Wheaton, IL. The initiative aims to expand the availability of Department of Motor Vehicle services to residents of DuPage County and nearby communities.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 24th-largest sum in May

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 2, 2024

Elmhurst residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 24th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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$4.5 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in May for DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 1, 2024

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

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DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met July 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 1, 2024

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, July 2