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News from February 2025

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 15

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Indian Prairie School District 204 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2025

Enrollment at Indian Prairie School District 204 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Newsome warns District 99 over federal DEI ban, threats of funding cuts: ‘Nobody should discriminate against anyone’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Feb 20, 2025

Terry Newsome, GOP Precinct Committeeman for District 141 and co-host of the Behind Enemy Lines podcast, is celebrating the federal ban on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) while advocating for its immediate implementation in Community High School District 99 and other local schools.

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Carthage women and Wheaton men lead CCIW swim championships after day two

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2025

Carthage College leads the women's team standings, while Wheaton College is ahead in the men's competition after two days of events at the 74th annual College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Swimming Championships.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 20, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 23.

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Prairie State taxes: Bloomingdale residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Bloomingdale residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Feb. 15?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The lowest price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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State Rep. Sanalitro on proposal for progressive income tax: 'Lawmakers are, again, trying to change Illinois’ constitution'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Illinois State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has voiced concerns over a new bill proposing a progressive income tax, which she claims would empower state politicians to increase taxes on residents.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Feb. 15?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Sanalitro responds critically to Gov. Pritzker's record-setting state budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has responded to Governor Pritzker's 2025 State of the State Address, which introduced a $55.2 billion budget, marking it as the largest in state history.

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Lauren Marshall and Madison Payne named CCIW athletes of the week

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its selections for the Women’s Indoor Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Sean Casten discusses Taylors Candy tour and political challenges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Rep. Sean Casten shares updates from his recent activities including a tour at Taylors Candy and ongoing legal battles involving the Trump Administration's policies as well as concerns over public health funding threats.

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Congressman Bill Foster discusses NSF layoffs and budget impacts

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster addresses key policy issues in recent tweets concerning National Science Foundation employee firings, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accomplishments since its inception post-2008 crisis, and Republican-led Medicaid...

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Carthage secures CCIW men's basketball regular-season title after victory over Elmhurst

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The Carthage College men's basketball team secured a victory against Elmhurst with a score of 83-71 on Wednesday night.

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Rep. Amy Grant criticizes Gov. Pritzker's record-breaking budget proposal

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant has expressed her concerns regarding Governor Pritzker's recent budget proposal.

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CCIW swimming & diving championships begin with records and wins

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The 74th annual College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Swimming & Diving Championships commenced at the RecPlex in Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin.

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Illinois bill proposes return of retro-style license plates

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro of Hanover Park has introduced a bill to offer Illinois drivers the option of using retro-style license plates.

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Aurora's Annie Honsik earns CCIW bowling student-athlete honor

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Aurora University's freshman bowler, Annie Honsik, has been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week for women's bowling.

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CCIW names student-athletes of the week for indoor track & field

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced its selections for the Men's Indoor Track & Field Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Tuesday, Feb. 18: Hinsdale Central High School standout Harry Fandre’s college team loses to Albany State Golden Rams

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

The Quincy Hawks lost 7-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Albany State Golden Rams on Tuesday, Feb. 18.