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Prairie State sales taxes: Addison residents paid 16th-largest sum in December 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 25, 2025

Addison residents paid $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Burr Ridge business owner Henshaw on Il. Homeschool Act: ‘More liberty and less tyranny is the Zeitgeist’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 25, 2025

Margot Henshaw, owner of The Prince's Table and Liberty Luxury in Glen Ellyn, is voicing strong opposition to the proposed Illinois Homeschool Act (HB2827), calling it a direct violation of parental rights.

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929 students enrolled at Gower School District 62 in 2023-24 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

Enrollment at Gower School District 62 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Former Winfield trustee, homeschool mother Oakley on Costa Howard’s indifference to Homeschool Act concerns: ‘The people of Illinois deserve better’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 24, 2025

Angel Oakley, a former Winfield trustee, homeschool mother and children’s health advocate, is calling out State Rep. Terra Costa Howard (D-Lombard) for her lack of responsiveness to concerns over the Illinois Homeschool Act – HB 2827 – criticizing her indifference to the voices of concerned parents.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Supreme Court Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Supreme Court Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

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Illinois House Republicans propose ethics reform bills amid opposition

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

House Republicans have introduced a series of ethics reform bills in an effort to increase accountability and transparency within the Illinois government.

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Sean Casten criticizes Trump administration on sanctions and highlights women's history month

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten addresses concerns over recent policy changes by the Trump Administration affecting North Korean sanctions while also commemorating Women's History Month with local historical societies as noted in his tweets from...

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Rep. Anne Stava-Murray calls homeschool oversight bill 'long overdue' amidst growing criticism

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

Democratic Illinois State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-Naperville) recently said that she supports Illinois HB2827, a proposed bill aimed at increasing oversight of homeschooling in the state. Stava-Murray made her comments in a March 20 Facebook post.

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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: March 23-29

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

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

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Mar. 15?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: March 23-29

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

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

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70 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under Health Care and Social Assistance industry across DuPage Policy Journal publication area in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in the DuPage Policy Journal publication area submitted 70 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Itasca School District 10 welcomes 984 students in 2023-24 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

Enrollment at Itasca School District 10 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Augustana's Tyler Leslie earns All-American honors at NCAA Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

Tyler Leslie of the Augustana Vikings men's swimming and diving team concluded his participation in the NCAA Division III National Championships on Saturday.

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Marian secures back-to-back CCIW Women's Bowling Championships

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 23, 2025

In a tightly contested final, Marian secured its second consecutive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Bowling Championship.

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2023-24 school year sees 1,122 students enrolled at Center Cass School District 66

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 22, 2025

Enrollment at Center Cass School District 66 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Carthage's Johnson and IWU's Fridman receive national honors from D3hoops.com

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 22, 2025

Carthage College's Ryan Johnson and Illinois Wesleyan University's Fridman have been recognized with national honors by D3hoops.com.

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Congressman Bill Foster criticizes Trump policies affecting education and healthcare

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 22, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster addresses concerns over education policy changes and visits a rehabilitation center in Aurora.

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Rangel and Huber earn spots on D3hoops.com All-America Third Team

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 22, 2025

Olivia Rangel from Carroll University and Lauren Huber from Illinois Wesleyan University have been named to the D3hoops.com All-America Third Team.