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News from February 2025

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Woman accused of posing as village employee confronted by homeowner after removing Hinsdale D86 school board candidate Andrew Catton signs from yard

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Feb 15, 2025

A resident on Monroe Street told DuPage Policy Journal that she called police after confronting a woman, who claimed to be a Village of Hinsdale employee, removing Andrew Catton campaign signs from her front yard at around 8:15 a.m. on the morning of Feb. 14.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 35th-largest sum in November 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Elmhurst residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in November 2024.

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State Rep. Grant on clearing voter rolls: 'Maintaining accurate voter rolls is critical'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Illinois State Representative Amy Grant has introduced a new bill aimed at removing deceased voters from the electoral rolls.

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Graduation rates from Fenton Community High School District 100 rise in 2023-24 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The graduation rate in Fenton Community High School District 100 grew to 88.9% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Feb. 8?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DuPage County in week ending Feb. 8?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Upcoming games set stage for intense competition among CCIW women's basketball teams

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) women's basketball teams are gearing up for a busy schedule, with key matchups slated for Saturday, February 15, and Wednesday, February 19.

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Doodlebug Workshop celebrates five years of service in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Doodlebug Workshop in Wheaton, Illinois recently marked its fifth anniversary.

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CCIW men's basketball teams prepare for key weekend matchups

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The CCIW men's basketball season continues with key matchups scheduled for Saturday, February 15.

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Mayor Rod Craig discusses progress in State of Hanover Park address

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

I had the opportunity to attend Mayor Rod Craig’s State of Hanover Park Address this week.

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Sean Casten addresses Israel-Hamas conflict and taxpayer data protection

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Rep. Sean Casten shared insights into pressing issues such as international conflicts and taxpayer privacy legislation in his recent tweets dated February 13-14, 2025.

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Burr Ridge business owner Henshaw: ‘The lasting imprimatur of Madigan will be the financial destruction of Illinois’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Feb 14, 2025

Burr Ridge business owner Margot Henshaw has voiced her strong condemnation of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan, whose 36-year tenure is widely seen as having played a significant role in the state's ongoing fiscal crisis.

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Maya Rodriguez, former Downers Grove North High School standout, played on Thursday, Feb. 13 in NCAA Division II softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The Indianapolis Greyhounds won 11-2 in their NCAA Division II softball game against the Wheeling Cardinals on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Downers Grove South High School standout Ella Cushing’s college team won in NCAA Division I softball game on Thursday, Feb. 13

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The Illinois Fighting Illini won 9-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Tennessee State Tigers on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Maya Rodriguez, former Downers Grove North High School standout, played on Thursday, Feb. 13 in NCAA Division II softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The game took place at Highlands Sports Complex.

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Lauren Derkowski, former York Community High School standout, played on Thursday, Feb. 13 in NCAA Division I softball game

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

The Michigan Wolverines lost 3-2 in their NCAA Division I softball game against the Georgia Bulldogs on Thursday, Feb. 13.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 17.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 17?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 17.

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State Rep. Grant on legislative maps lawsuit: 'We are fighting for fairness'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

Amy Grant, the Illinois State House District 47 Representative, has called for an end to partisan gerrymandering during the legislative map-making process.

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How many students from Hinsdale Township High School District 86 graduated in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

The graduation rate in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 fell to 90.7% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.