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Prairie State taxes: Bensenville residents rank 79th in total sales taxes paid for June

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 19, 2024

Bensenville residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 79th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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78.4% of college applicants to DuPage County's 21 universities were admitted for fall 2022

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 19, 2024

DuPage County's 21 universities admitted an estimated 78.4% of applicants for fall 2022, an increase over the previous year.

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Community High School District 99 administrators rank 45th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 19, 2024

Administrators in Community High School District 99 earn an average of $149,435 per year, ranking 45th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Sept. 14

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 14

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 19, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Court denies pre-trial release for man accused of sexually abusing Uber driver

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 19, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and ISP Division of Criminal Investigation Zone 1 Commander Andrew Anselm announced today that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for a Schaumburg man accused of sexually abusing an Uber driver yesterday morning. Chenna Borra, 30 (d.o.b. 6/6/1994) of the 0-100 block of Wildflower Lane, appeared at First Appearance Court this morning charged with one count of Aggravated Battery in a Public Place (Class 3 Felony) and one count of Criminal Sexual Abuse (Class 4 Felony).

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'Concerned Parents' founder on elevated threats: 'Our kids are not safe at school'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 18, 2024

Two threats last week at schools in Lombard and Hinsdale, as well as threats to schools across the region and state, have a student safety activist calling on school officials and law enforcement to step up efforts to protect children.

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Analysis: Itasca School District 10 administrators rank 39th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 18, 2024

Administrators in Itasca School District 10 earn an average of $150,971 per year, ranking 39th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2023: Indian Prairie School District 204 administrators rank 32nd highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 17, 2024

Administrators in Indian Prairie School District 204 earn an average of $154,082 per year, ranking 32nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois House District 49 candidate: 'Let’s engage with ideas, challenge them, but never dehumanize those behind them'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 17, 2024

Illinois House District 49 candidate Hannah Billingsley reacted to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, saying, "Every person was created in the image of God and deserves respect," in a Sept. 16 Facebook post.

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Senator Seth Lewis earns top rating from Illinois Manufacturing Association

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 17, 2024

In recognition of his votes taken in the legislature that benefit manufacturers and the broader business community in Illinois, State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has been named a “Champion of Manufacturing” by the Illinois Manufacturing Association (IMA). Lewis earned an “A” in his ranking.

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Lake Park Community High School District 108 administrators rank 31st highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

Administrators in Lake Park Community High School District 108 earn an average of $154,657 per year, ranking 31st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Senator Lewis and Rep. Grant team up with IL Tollway for new IPASS stickers

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) are collaborating with the Illinois Tollway to assist motorists in updating their IPASS technology. The initiative involves transitioning from plastic transponders to new sticker tags. An event to facilitate this change will be held on Thursday, October 24, in Carol Stream.

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Senator Lewis to host Medicare information seminar with Representatives Grant and Sanalitro

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representatives Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) and Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) are inviting the public to a free informational session on the federal Medicare program, scheduled for September 18 in Bloomingdale.

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Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 15-21

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 15-21

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Sept. 15-21

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Sept. 7

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 16, 2024

The lowest price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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DuPage County home valuation prices rose in July compared to the same period in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 15, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in DuPage County rose by $25,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 15.9%.

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Analysis: Gower School District 62 administrators rank 27th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 15, 2024

Administrators in Gower School District 62 earn an average of $156,252 per year, ranking 27th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.