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Did Center Cass School District 66 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.7% of the students in Center Cass School District 66 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meeting today in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

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

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CCIW golf players earn recognition on NCAA Division III PING All-Region team

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

NCAA Division III PING All-Region honorees were announced by the NCAA in collaboration with the Golf Coaches Association of America (GCAA).

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North Park's Riana Hayes excels in athletics and academics

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

Riana Hayes, a multi-sport student-athlete at North Park University in Chicago, has made significant strides in both volleyball and track & field.

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David Stone named director of track and field & cross country at Elmhurst

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

Elmhurst University has appointed David Stone as the new Director of Track and Field & Cross Country, as announced by Director of Athletics Dr. Glen Brittich.

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Budget discussions intensify as May 31 deadline approaches

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

The deadline to pass a state budget is approaching, with only nine scheduled session days remaining before the May 31 adjournment date.

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Budget talks face hurdles as deadline nears

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

With only nine scheduled session days remaining before the May 31 adjournment date, the deadline to pass a state budget is approaching.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 23?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 20, 2025

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

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McCloy on Elmhurst Pride Fest sponsors: Advocates for ‘Gender-affirming care to minors and biological males competing in women’s sports’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | May 19, 2025

The City of Elmhurst is facing criticism over its decision to use taxpayer money to help fund the upcoming Elmhurst Family Pride Fest, a June event that has sparked pushback from residents and advocacy groups concerned about the event’s political and social messaging.

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Did Darien School District 61 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.9% of the students in Darien School District 61 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Naperville residents paid 3rd-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

Naperville residents paid approximately $5.6 million in sales taxes, the third highest total paid per municipality in March.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry were approved in DuPage Policy Journal publication area during 2024?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

In 2024, 97.1% of H-1B petitions filed by Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services employers across DuPage Policy Journal publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Awake Illinois’ Hois: ‘NPR is totally one-sided and un-American’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | May 19, 2025

Laura Hois, co-chair of Awake Illinois’ Downers Grove chapter and a former Republican candidate for the DuPage County Board, didn’t hesitate to express her support for President Donald Trump’s recent executive order defunding NPR and PBS, saying she wholeheartedly backs the decision.

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In 2023-24 school year, 63.9% of Villa Park School District 45 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.9% of Villa Park School District 45 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Government events this week in DuPage County: May 18-24

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

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

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Augustana's Charlotte Frere named Division III National Women's Athlete of the Week

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

The United Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) has announced that Charlotte Frere from Augustana is the Division III National Women's Athlete of the Week.

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Two CCIW athletes earn spots on IWLCA all-region lacrosse team

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

Carroll University senior Grace Tumilty and Illinois Wesleyan University senior Mia Fiandaca have been recognized on the Intercollegiate Women’s Lacrosse Coaches Association (IWLCA) All-Region Team.

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Jim Ott named finalist for DIII Coach of the Year Award

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

For the fourth time in seven years, Jim Ott, head coach of Illinois Wesleyan University's men's golf team, has been named a finalist for the Golf Coaches Association of America's Division III Dave Williams Coach of the Year Award.

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Seven CCIW athletes honored on NFCA All-Region Teams

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

The National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA) has announced its 2025 All-Region Teams, recognizing seven student-athletes from the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) in Region VIII.

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CCIW athletes to compete at NCAA Division III track & field championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 19, 2025

Sixteen athletes from the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) will compete in the NCAA Division III Men's Outdoor Track & Field Championship.