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News from April 2025

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22,104 lawyers in good standing in cities within DuPage County as of Q1

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 11, 2025

Cities within DuPage County recorded 22,104 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Costa Howard accused of misrepresenting death threat over Homeschool Act: ‘She’s trying to make Illinois homeschool families look bad’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 10, 2025

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) is facing accusations of misrepresenting a death threat she received as tensions rise over her proposed homeschool legislation, House Bill 2827.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from DuPage County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice living in DuPage County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Homeschool mother Wiersum on Homeschool Act: ‘I think it must come down to money’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 10, 2025

As Illinois lawmakers consider sweeping changes to homeschooling regulations under House Bill 2827, families across the state are raising serious concerns about government overreach, loss of parental rights and a fundamental shift in educational freedom.

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Sean Casten addresses privacy and Medicaid waivers in latest social media posts

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

Representative Sean Casten, serving since 2019, recently addressed issues involving privacy and Medicaid waivers through social media posts.

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Bill Foster critiques Trump's tariffs and financial regulation in recent tweets

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

In recent social media posts, Congressman Bill Foster addressed both national policy issues and local community engagements.

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Rep. Grant welcomes Julie Bickelhaupt, a Lincoln Series participant, to House Floor

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

Yesterday, Representative Grant welcomed Julie Bickelhaupt to the House Floor.

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Sean Casten discusses legal challenges, Medicaid, and budget resolutions in recent tweets

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

Rep. Sean Casten, serving Illinois' 6th district, shares insights through recent tweets about a virtual webinar on legal challenges, the impact of Medicaid waivers, and a critical view of the Republican budget resolution.

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Food safety bill banning additives advances in Illinois Senate

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

Legislation aimed at banning two potentially harmful food additives has received bipartisan approval in the Illinois Senate.

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Rep. Grant leads legislation for secure dispensing of Schedule II drugs

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant, representing Wheaton, Illinois, has co-sponsored legislation aimed at addressing prescription drug abuse in the state.

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Downers Grove North High School standout Ben Llewellyn’s college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Wednesday, April 9

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks lost 6-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Winona State Warriors on Wednesday, April 9.

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On Wednesday, April 9, former Wheaton North High School standout Annie Sullivan’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The game took place at SJU Softball Field.

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Wednesday, April 9: Wheaton North High School standout Logan Straube’s college team loses to Illinois Wesleyan Titans

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

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York Community High School standout Lauren Derkowski’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Wednesday, April 9

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The Michigan Wolverines won 6-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Central Michigan Chippewas on Wednesday, April 9.

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On Wednesday, April 9, former Lake Park High School standout Michela Barbanente’s college team won in an NCAA Division I softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The game took place at Nittany Lion Softball Park.

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Wednesday, April 9: Wheaton North High School standout Annie Sullivan’s college team wins to Saint Joseph's Hawks

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The Fordham Rams won 3-1 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Saint Joseph's Hawks on Wednesday, April 9.

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Bridget Chapman, former Benet Academy standout, played on Wednesday, April 9 in NCAA Division I softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The game took place at Delaware Softball Diamond.

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Willowbrook High School standout Jack Hines’ college team lost in NCAA Division II baseball game on Wednesday, April 9

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The Augustana Vikings lost 5-3 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Sioux Falls Cougars on Wednesday, April 9.

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St. Francis High School standout Annika Norman’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 9

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The game took place at MSU Bubble @ Herb Parker Stadium.

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On Wednesday, April 9, former Downers Grove North High School standout Maya Rodriguez’s college team won in an NCAA Division II softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 10, 2025

The Indianapolis Greyhounds won 11-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Cedarville Yellow Jackets on Wednesday, April 9.