July, 2025 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 17, 2025

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

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 4 inmates sentenced in Dupage County during week ending July 26

By K. J. Myers | Jul 17, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 26.

DuPage GOP Chair Coyne vows ‘aggressive’ comeback ahead of 2026 elections

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 17, 2025

Kevin Coyne, chair of the DuPage County Republican Party, says the GOP will take a “far more aggressive approach” in 2026 as it works to rebuild after election losses and reduced influence in the county.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DuPage County in week ending July 12?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 17, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bartlett residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 17, 2025

Bartlett residents paid approximately $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 Report: Suspensions in Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 totaled 58 in 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 17, 2025

There were 58 incidents of students being suspended in Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Lewis and Sanalitro host senior expo in Roselle on July 31

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 17, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis and State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro are organizing a Senior Expo on July 31 in Roselle.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending July 12?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 16, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 12

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 16, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State Taxes: Glendale Heights residents rank 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 16, 2025

Glendale Heights residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Community Consolidated School District 180 students suspended 117 times during 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 16, 2025

There were 117 incidents of students being suspended just in Community Consolidated School District 180 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Jul 16, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

Prairie State Taxes: Woodridge residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 15, 2025

Woodridge residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

DuPage County GOP Chair Coyne: ‘We have a clerk in Jean Kaczmarek who's now under criminal investigation’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 15, 2025

As DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek faces a criminal investigation by the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, DuPage County Republican Chair Kevin Coyne is calling the matter a warning sign of local Democratic mismanagement.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Cass School District 63 during 2023-24 school year?

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 15, 2025

There were seven incidents of students being suspended in Cass School District 63 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Wheaton ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 15, 2025

Wheaton residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met July 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 15, 2025

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met 7 p.m. Monday, July 14

Local Government Meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Jul 15, 2025

DuPage County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

DuPage County Veteran's Assistance Commission will meet July 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 15, 2025

DuPage County Veteran's Assistance Commission will meet Wednesday, July 16

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DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet July 16