Dupage Policy Journal

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of West Chicago Finance Department on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Naperville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Naperville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Warrenville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Warrenville Finance Department in Illinois on October 25, 2024.

Elmhurst man held without bail after alleged police chase

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Lombard Chief of Police Thomas Wirsing announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has approved the State's motion to deny pre-trial release for Gratas Zvirblis, an Elmhurst resident.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Darien Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Darien Finance Department regarding sales tax collected from retailers on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City of Wheaton Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City of Wheaton Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.

Prairie State taxes: Bensenville residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid for July

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2024

Bensenville residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Oct. 19

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: West Chicago Elementary School District 33 administrators rank 428th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 24, 2024

Administrators in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 earn an average of $106,737 per year, ranking 428th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest E15 gas in week ending Oct. 19

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Oct. 19?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Awake Illinois on school district’s support of transgender staffer: 'Stop forcing children to be complicit in a lie'

Indian Prairie School District 204 recently notified parents that Steve Sabovik, a male staff member, would now be addressed as "Ms. Madison Sabovik," using female pronouns. Parent advocacy groups like Awake Illinois are urging families to resist “gender indoctrination” and offer resources to help parents opt out or seek alternative schooling options for their children.

2023: Community Consolidated School District 93 administrators rank 401st highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Community Consolidated School District 93 earn an average of $108,535 per year, ranking 401st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Naperville man denied pre-trial release in animal cruelty case

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres have confirmed that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied pre-trial release for Nathan Gonzalez, a Naperville resident. Gonzalez is accused of killing the family dog and threatening his stepdaughters. He faces charges including one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class Four Felony, and two counts of misdemeanor endangering the health or life of a child. Additionally, Gonzalez will be detained on unrelated misdemeanor domestic battery charges, following allegations he struck his wife...

How many companies in cities across DuPage County received FDA citations in Q3?

There were two companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Darien School District 61 administrators rank 327th highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Darien School District 61 earn an average of $112,821 per year, ranking 327th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in DuPage County in September?

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in DuPage County in September remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Chicago man sentenced to 12 years for drug induced homicide