Dupage Policy Journal

Questions raised over Costa Howard’s alleged ‘ghost voting’ in Illinois house on homeschooling bill

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Apr 18, 2025

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Glen Ellyn) is being accused of allegedly casting votes on behalf of two absent colleagues during the April 11 House session on the Homeschool Act (HB2827), a bill that she sponsored, after video surfaced on social of the voting process.

Woodridge residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for February

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

Woodridge residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

From Prairie State Wire

Former State Rep. Ives: Illinois voters need to wake up and see they have the 'second highest property taxes that keep going up'

By Prairie State Wire | 4 months ago

Jeanne Ives, a former Illinois State Representative, expressed concerns about the state's property taxes during an appearance on the Prairie State Wire Podcast.

Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, April 18 - Sunday, April 20

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

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

Did Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 77.1% of the students in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Steve Cortes on Rep. Casten opposing SAVE Act: ‘Only radicals pretend there is something wrong with requiring ID’

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said Rep. Sean Casten’s opposition to the SAVE Act goes against 80% of Americans who “demand sensible Voter ID requirements.”

DuPage GOP calls IHSA decision to uphold transgender athlete policy 'an absolute insult to women’s sports'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

DuPage GOP says IHSA decision to uphold transgender athlete policy “an absolute insult to women’s sports”

Elmhurst and North Central athletes excel in Division III lacrosse rankings and competitions

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

Elmhurst junior Eli Spence and North Central senior Aidan Murphy continue to make headlines in Division III men's lacrosse, as highlighted in the recent statistics released.

Upcoming CCIW women's lacrosse matches and noteworthy player performances

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) continues its women's lacrosse season with multiple upcoming matches, as teams vie for improved standings and performance metrics under the new NCAA Power Index (NPI) rankings.

CCIW sweeps AVCA Region IV awards with eight All-Region picks

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) achieved notable recognition in the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Region IV awards.

Glenbard East High School standout Joe Hamilton’s college team lost in NCAA Division III baseball game on Wednesday, April 16

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The game took place at Zimmerman Stadium.

On Wednesday, April 16, 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 17, 2025

The Indianapolis Greyhounds won 2-1 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Ashland Eagles on Wednesday, April 16.

Wednesday, April 16: York Community High School standout Lindsey Bingham’s college team loses to Tiffin Dragons

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The game took place at WU Softball Complex.

Lindsey Bingham, former York Community High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 16 in NCAA Division II softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The Walsh Cavaliers lost 12-3 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Tiffin Dragons on Wednesday, April 16.

Wednesday, April 16: Benet Academy standout Brandon Cerocke’s college team wins to North Central Cardinals

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan Titans won 9-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the North Central Cardinals on Wednesday, April 16.

Wednesday, April 16: Lake Park High School standout Lexi Szostak’s college team loses to Illinois Fighting Illini

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The game took place at Eichelberger Field.

Ellie Hubbard, former Wheaton North High School standout, played on Wednesday, April 16 in NCAA Division I softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The game took place at Goodman Softball Complex.

Montini Catholic High School standout Kora Navarro’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 16

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The game took place at Anderson Field.

On Wednesday, April 16, 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 17, 2025

The game took place at Deb Miller Field at the Archer Ballpark Complex.

Montini Catholic High School standout Kora Navarro’s college team lost in NCAA Division II softball game on Wednesday, April 16

By DuPage Policy Journal | Apr 17, 2025

The Findlay Oilers lost 10-8 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Saginaw Valley State Cardinals on Wednesday, April 16.