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Operation Lifesaver shares key rail safety tips for Rail Safety Week

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 24, 2024

As Rail Safety Week commences, Operation Lifesaver emphasizes the importance of understanding rail safety measures. Here are some key tips to stay safe around railroad tracks:

House Republicans push for property tax relief in Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 24, 2024

House Republicans are advocating for property tax relief in Illinois, arguing that the current rates are too high and negatively impact families and businesses. They believe reducing these taxes will make the state more affordable.

State Representative Sanalitro hosts free shred event in Itasca

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 24, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) is inviting residents to a free Shred Event at the Itasca Water Park on September 28. This event provides an opportunity for individuals to dispose of up to two bankers’ boxes of personal documents, including sensitive medical and financial information.

Illinois House Republicans push for property tax relief

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 24, 2024

Illinois House Republicans are addressing the issue of high property taxes, which they argue hinder opportunities for families and businesses. They believe that reducing these taxes will make Illinois a more affordable place to live.

"We haven't seen more crime;" Elmhurst State House candidate Deuter defends Kim Foxx-inspired "SAFE-T Act"

By LGIS News Service | Sep 23, 2024

An Elmhurst City Council member running for Illinois State Representative says so-called "SAFE-T Act" has served to "strengthen our criminal justice system," arguing the elimination of cash bail hasn't made DuPage County less safe.

2023: Hinsdale Township High School District 86 administrators rank 82nd highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 23, 2024

Administrators in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 earn an average of $140,635 per year, ranking 82nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Warrenville Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole met September 23

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 23, 2024

City of Warrenville Public Safety and Finance Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Monday, September 23

Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 22-28

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

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

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Sept. 14

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

The only price of E85 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.

Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Sept. 22-28

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

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

DuPage County had 1,217 lawyers in good standing in August

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

There were 1,217 lawyers in good standing in cities within DuPage County as of August.

Entertainment event this week in DuPage County: Sept. 22-28

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

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

Fenton Community High School District 100 administrators rank 60th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

Administrators in Fenton Community High School District 100 earn an average of $144,129 per year, ranking 60th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 22, 2024

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 23.

State Rep. Nicole La Ha: ' It’s time for real change and genuine relief for all our families and I am committed to making that happen'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 21, 2024

Rep. Nicole La Ha shared information about a press conference on property taxes, stating, "I was grateful for the opportunity to join my colleagues Reps. Ugaste and Hass to address the property tax crisis here in Illinois at a press conference today," in a Sept. 19 Facebook post.