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Tuesday, May 20, 2025

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Amy L. Grant introduces HB1639 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1639 on Jan. 23, with Amy L. Grant as the lead sponsor.

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Anne Stava-Murray brings HB1642 to the Illinois House on Jan. 23—what to know

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1642 on Jan. 23, with Anne Stava-Murray as the lead sponsor.

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Angel Mom who lost her son to fentanyl: It's a 'weapon of mass destruction, flooding our streets'

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

Kathy Zander of Carol Stream, Illinois, whose son John Zander died of a fentanyl overdose, said the drug is a "weapon of mass destruction" that is "flooding our streets."

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Woodridge ranks 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

Woodridge residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Amy L. Grant introduces HB1640 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1640, backed by Amy L. Grant, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending May 10

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 14, 2025

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

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Lombard residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

Lombard residents paid just under $2 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Prairie State Taxes: Carol Stream residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

Carol Stream residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Maercker School District 60: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52% of the students in Maercker School District 60 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 68.6% of Marquardt School District 15 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 68.6% of Marquardt School District 15 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

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Rep. Amy Grant underscores importance of recognizing stroke signs during awareness month

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

In Illinois, State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is using Stroke Awareness Month as an opportunity to emphasize the significance of recognizing stroke symptoms and acting promptly. “Every minute matters when it comes to stroke,” said Rep....

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 13, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Itasca School District 10 in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.3% of the students in Itasca School District 10 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 9 parolees from DuPage County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2025

There were nine offenders convicted of property crimes living in DuPage County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Villa Park residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2025

Villa Park residents paid $852,367 in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Downers Grove responsible for 38th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during March

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2025

Downers Grove residents paid approximately $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 38th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Did Community Consolidated School District 180 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 70.3% of Community Consolidated School District 180 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.