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Illinois DOGE Profile: Dupage Children's Museum

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 6, 2025

Dupage Children's Museum, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $175,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Illinois Policy Institute Economic director on pensions: 'The state has $144 billion in unfunded pension liabilities'

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 5, 2025

Bryce Hill, director of fiscal and economic analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, has expressed concerns about Illinois' financial preparedness to meet its growing pension obligations.

Concerned Parents of Il., Judicial Watch win as D181 adds opt-out option for inappropriate class, library materials

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 5, 2025

Community Consolidated School District 181 (D181) has quietly implemented a policy shift that now allows parents to officially opt their children out of classroom and library materials they deem inappropriate, marking a major win for Kristina McCloy, founder of Concerned Parents of Illinois and legal advocacy group Judicial Watch.

Government-backed nonprofit Glen Ellyn Food Pantry profiled

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 5, 2025

Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

DuPage County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in DuPage County carried over $1.3 billion in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 20.2% of their legal borrowing capacity.

Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept. 7

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 4, 2025

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

Inside DuPage Care Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 4, 2025

DuPage Care Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

Rep. Amy Grant announces children’s safety expo scheduled for September in Bloomingdale

By D. R. Scruggs | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale.

Children’s Safety Expo set for Sept. 13 in Bloomingdale

By D. R. Scruggs | Sep 4, 2025

A free Children’s Safety Expo will take place on September 13 at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale, featuring demonstrations and activities aimed at educating families about safety.

Sanalitro teams up with Grant and Lewis for children’s safety expo in Bloomingdale

By B. A. Hudson | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale.

Illinois DOGE Profile: The Outreach House

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 3, 2025

The Outreach House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

How many inmates sentenced in Dupage County will be released during week ending Sept. 13?

By K. J. Myers | Sep 3, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

Wood Dale School District 7 had $1.7 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 3, 2025

Wood Dale School District 7 had the second lowest outstanding school debt among DuPage County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

North Park’s Alexandra Pugachova earns CCIW women’s tennis weekly honor after four wins

By C. T. Torrez | Sep 3, 2025

North Park University junior Alexandra Pugachova has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week.

Illinois Wesleyan's Adriana Crabtree named CCIW women’s cross country student-athlete of the week

By D. A. Deaton | Sep 3, 2025

Adriana Crabtree, a senior at Illinois Wesleyan University, has been named the Women’s Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW).

Senator Seth Lewis announces disability resource expo after passage of Dignity in Pay Act

By B. A. Hudson | Sep 3, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) will co-host the first annual Disability Resource & Job Placement Expo in Carol Stream on September 18.

Elmhurst's David Valkanov earns CCIW weekly honor after cross country victory

By C. T. Torrez | Sep 3, 2025

Elmhurst University sophomore David Valkanov has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in men’s cross country, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday.

Debt in Benjamin School District 25 hit $2.5 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 2, 2025

Benjamin School District 25's outstanding school debt reached $2.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $390,032 per student.

Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Naperville Community Television

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 2, 2025

Naperville Community Television, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

House candidate Trussell on Chicago schools: 'Cut waste before demanding more of our money'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called for Chicago schools to address inefficiencies and low enrollment before seeking additional taxpayer funding.

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