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Dupage Policy Journal

Sunday, November 24, 2024

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Cheapest E15 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Oct. 5

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 11, 2024

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Judge denies pre-trial release for two charged with burglary after high-speed chase

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 11, 2024

DuPage County State's Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has approved the state's request to deny pre-trial release for two men from Chicago. The individuals, Michael Harris, 19, and Antwan Ford, 22, are accused of burglarizing an Elmhurst liquor store and leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Oct. 5?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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22,304 lawyers in good standing in cities within DuPage County as of Q3

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 10, 2024

Cities within DuPage County recorded 22,304 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the third quarter of 2024.

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Elmhurst School District 205 administrators rank 181st highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 10, 2024

Administrators in Elmhurst School District 205 earn an average of $125,047 per year, ranking 181st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Tazwell County man charged with theft from Bloomingdale Best Buy

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 10, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Bloomingdale Director of Police Frank Giammarese have announced charges against Domenico Polizzi, a man from Tazwell County. Polizzi is accused of stealing over $725 worth of merchandise from the Best Buy in Bloomingdale, located at 350 W. Army Trail Road. The 34-year-old, residing on the 400 block of Daniel Parkway in Washington, Illinois, appeared in court facing one count of burglary and two counts of retail theft, all classified as Class 3 felonies.

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Chicago men detained over attempted burglary charge

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 10, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Downers Grove Chief of Police Michael DeVries have announced that Judge Margaret O’Connell has approved the state's request to detain pre-trial two Chicago men accused of attempting a residential burglary in Naperville. Rocky Miller, 45, from W. 79th Street, and Vincent Ely, 21, from Leavitt Street, face charges of Attempt Residential Burglary, a Class 2 felony. Both appeared in First Appearance Court on separate days.

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Carol Stream residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

Carol Stream residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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State Representative Amy Grant: 'The jury selection begins today in the Madigan corruption trial'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant provided an update on former House Speaker Michael Madigan's trial, stating, "The jury selection begins today," in an October 8 Facebook post.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Oct. 5

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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DuPage County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

Indian Prairie School District 204 stood out in DuPage County with 25,536 students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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West Chicago residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for July

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

West Chicago residents paid $966,342 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Analysis: Community Unit School District 200 administrators rank 175th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

Administrators in Community Unit School District 200 earn an average of $125,877 per year, ranking 175th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 9, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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State Rep. Nicole La Ha: 'In Illinois alone, approximately 12,000 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

Rep. Nicole La Ha emphasized the significance of breast cancer screening in a Facebook post dated October 8, stating, "I was proud to vote for HB 4180, which will ensure that women across Illinois have access to life-saving screenings without having to worry about financial hurdles."

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Villa Park ranks 89th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

Villa Park residents paid $973,253 in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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2023: Lisle Community Unit School District 202 administrators rank 170th highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

Administrators in Lisle Community Unit School District 202 earn an average of $126,798 per year, ranking 170th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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11 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within DuPage County in Q3 compared to the previous quarter

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within DuPage County in the third quarter of 2024 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

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City of Darien Administrative-Finance Committee met October 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 8, 2024

City of Darien Administrative-Finance Committee met Monday, October 7

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Illinois establishes October as Italian-American Heritage Month

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R – Hanover Park) has announced the enactment of a new law in Illinois, which she co-sponsored. This legislation designates October as Italian-American Heritage Month in the state.