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News from May 2025

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Did Maercker School District 60 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.5% of Maercker School District 60 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Rep. Blair-Sherlock’s school code amendment bill passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Diane Blair-Sherlock authored a bill that passed both the Illinois House and Senate revising the Illinois School Code and education funding requirements.

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Illinois Rep. Howard’s guardianship training and responsibilities bill passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Terra Costa Howard authored a bill amending guardianship and probate laws that passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Darien School District 61: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.5% of the students in Darien School District 61 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Naperville responsible for 3rd-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

Naperville residents paid approximately $69.8 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Illinois Rep. Hirschauer’s school safety drill training bill passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Maura Hirschauer authored a bill requiring training for substitute personnel on evacuation and lockdown drills that passed both the House and Senate.

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Illinois Rep. Hirschauer’s environmental protection bill on local pollution facility siting passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | May 31, 2025

State Rep. Maura Hirschauer’s bill revising local siting approval for pollution control facilities passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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2024: Indian Prairie School District 204 administrators rank 25th highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

Administrators in Indian Prairie School District 204 earn an average of $159,585 per year, ranking 25th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Government events this June in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in DuPage County this month.

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Illinois Senate's transit funding proposal sparks concern among suburban representatives

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has expressed concerns over a new transit funding proposal being advanced in the Illinois Senate.

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Rep. Sanalitro criticizes Illinois' $55.2 billion state budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) has expressed her disapproval following the approval of a $55.2 billion state budget by Illinois Democrats.

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Rep. Amy Grant opposes Illinois' record-breaking $55.2 billion budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

As the 2025 spring legislative session concludes, State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has expressed significant concerns regarding Illinois' largest budget in history, which amounts to $55.2 billion.

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On Friday, May 30, former Montini Catholic High School standout Jack Angus collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number four seed.

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Anthony Manganello, former Montini Catholic High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 30 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

They enter the tournament as a number six seed.

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Downers Grove South High School standout Matt Scolan’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship on Friday, May 30

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

The UW Whitewater Warhawks won 7-3.

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Aaron Holland, former Wheaton North High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 30 in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

The UW Whitewater Warhawks won 7-3.

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Wheaton Warrenville South High School standout Bearden Awadzi’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship on Friday, May 30

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

The Johns Hopkins Blue Jays won 7-16.

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Former Glenbard West High School standout Allison Ciero played on Friday, May 30 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division III Softball Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

The game took place in Inspiration Field.

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Peter Lemke, former St. Francis High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 30 in the NCAA Division III Baseball Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

The game took place in Classic Park.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, June 3?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 31, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, June 3.