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Wednesday, September 17, 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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DuPage County Economic Development Committee met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2025

DuPage County Economic Development Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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Senator Seth Lewis invites families to submit veterans’ stories for state capitol display

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 16, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis is inviting families in the 24th Senate District to participate in a Veterans Day display at the Illinois Capitol Rotunda.

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Westmont ranks 82nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during July

By C. F. Donald | Sep 16, 2025

Westmont residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 82nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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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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City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission will meet September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 15, 2025

City of Warrenville Environmental Advisory Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 16

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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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DuPage County Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

DuPage County Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care met Monday, Sept. 15

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DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Warrenville City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Warrenville City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Elmhurst City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Elmhurst City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Darien City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2025

City of Darien City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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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.