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Tuesday, September 16, 2025

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Aurora mayor labeled ‘coward’ by GOP leaders over flag decision after Charlie Kirk’s death

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 16, 2025

Aurora Mayor John Laesch is facing backlash over his decision to keep flags flying at full staff over the weekend, despite national and state proclamations to lower them in honor of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was assassinated during a public appearance in Utah last week.

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Bloomingdale residents rank 86th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 16, 2025

Bloomingdale residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 86th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Local Government Meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 16, 2025

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

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House candidate Trussell on crime policy: Democrats should 'welcome the ICE agents who target gangs trafficking guns'

By M. O. Sosa | Sep 15, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called on Democrats to support Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) enforcement against gangs involved in gun trafficking.

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North Central holds top spot as Wheaton drops after season opener

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 15, 2025

North Central will begin its football season as the top-ranked team in the country, according to polls released by D3football.com and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA).

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House candidate Trussell: 'Is the Real ID a real thing?'

By A. S. Dejesus | Sep 15, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate from Illinois, expressed her skepticism about the necessity of a Real ID and chose to renew her passport instead of dealing with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) delays.

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CCIW names Ombogo, Araiza, McCloud as weekly football award recipients

By L. L. Lin | Sep 15, 2025

North Park and Millikin football players were recognized for their performances in non-conference games, as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) announced its Football Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Prairie State Taxes: Glendale Heights residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 15, 2025

Glendale Heights residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Government events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 15, 2025

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

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Lezon, Britton and Damon earn CCIW women’s volleyball weekly honors

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 15, 2025

North Central’s Sarah Lezon, North Park’s Kendal Britton, and Carthage’s Jenna Damon have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week.

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Lawmakers organize disability resource fair in Carol Stream

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 15, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton), along with State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett), will host a Disability Resource Fair in Carol Stream.

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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By L. V. Miller | Sep 14, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Downers Grove residents paid 31st-largest sum per muncipality in July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 14, 2025

Downers Grove residents paid approximately $2.5 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in July.

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Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 14, 2025

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

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Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: Sept. 14-20

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 14, 2025

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Serenity House

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 14, 2025

Serenity House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive five grants totaling $1,060,000 in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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Prairie State Taxes: West Chicago residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 13, 2025

West Chicago residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Evangelical Child and Family Agency

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 13, 2025

Evangelical Child and Family Agency, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $100,000 grant in FY2024, according to passed legislation data extracted from the Illinois General Assembly’s FY2024 budget (Public Act 102-6 0698).

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DuPage GOP chair Coyne on Pritzker’s rhetoric after Charlie Kirk assassination: ‘They demonize those they don’t agree with’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 12, 2025

Kevin Coyne, DuPage County GOP chair, blamed divisive political rhetoric for the assassination of Charlie Kirk, calling it part of a pattern of escalating violence.

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House candidate Gupta: Sanctuary city policies incentivize 'unchecked illegal migration'

By Y. S. Wenger | Sep 12, 2025

Ajay Gupta, a candidate for Illinois House District 41, expressed concerns over sanctuary city policies, stating they undermine immigration enforcement, incentivize illegal migration, and place burdens on local resources and safety.