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Tuesday, September 9, 2025

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Government events this week in DuPage County: Sept. 7-13

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

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 8, 2025

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Illinois Policy Institute Economic director on pensions: 'The state has $144 billion in unfunded pension liabilities'

Bryce Hill, director of fiscal and economic analysis at the Illinois Policy Institute, has expressed concerns about Illinois' financial preparedness to meet its growing pension obligations.

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 5, 2025

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Rep. Amy Grant announces children’s safety expo scheduled for September in Bloomingdale

By D. R. Scruggs | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale.

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Children’s Safety Expo set for Sept. 13 in Bloomingdale

By D. R. Scruggs | Sep 4, 2025

A free Children’s Safety Expo will take place on September 13 at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale, featuring demonstrations and activities aimed at educating families about safety.

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Sanalitro teams up with Grant and Lewis for children’s safety expo in Bloomingdale

By B. A. Hudson | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at Erickson Elementary School in Bloomingdale.

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Senator Seth Lewis announces disability resource expo after passage of Dignity in Pay Act

By B. A. Hudson | Sep 3, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) will co-host the first annual Disability Resource & Job Placement Expo in Carol Stream on September 18.

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Senator Seth Lewis announces disability resource fair and highlights recent legislative achievements

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

Senator Seth Lewis has announced a new resource and job placement expo aimed at supporting individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities (IDD) in Illinois’ 24th District.

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Local Government Meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 2, 2025

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

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry across DuPage Policy Journal publication area in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation 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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Government event this week in DuPage County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 1, 2025

The following event is scheduled to take place in DuPage County this week.

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Government events this September in DuPage County

By B. S. Doyle | Aug 31, 2025

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

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Prairie State sales taxes: Downers Grove residents paid 36th-largest sum per municipality in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 31, 2025

Downers Grove residents paid just over $24.8 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Villa Park residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 30, 2025

Villa Park residents paid approximately $11.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Glendale Heights ranks 62nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 29, 2025

Glendale Heights residents paid just over $16.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 62nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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DuPage County Board's Galassi calls for clerk to resign after legal ruling, ongoing criminal probe: ‘Jean should step down’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Aug 28, 2025

DuPage County Board Member Kari Galassi is calling for DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek to step down and has endorsed Republican Patricia Kladis-Schiappa in the 2026 clerk’s race, following a legal victory for the County Board that requires Kaczmarek to comply with its accounting procedures.

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Addison residents paid 21st-largest sum in sales taxes per municipality in Illinois during 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 28, 2025

Addison residents paid just over $29.1 million in sales taxes, the 21st highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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DuPage Sheriff candidate: 'Governor Pritzker’s so-called ‘SAFE-T Act’ has already tied the hands of law enforcement'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 27, 2025

Sean Noonan, a candidate for DuPage County sheriff, has criticized Illinois' SAFE-T Act, stating that it prioritizes criminals over community safety.

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Founder of League of American Workers: 'Cashless bail is a conveyor belt for chaos'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 27, 2025

Steve Cortes, founder of the League of American Workers, said that President Trump's opposition to cashless bail and reductions in federal support for states with lenient bail and crime policies reflect a return to safety and responsibility.

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Local Government Meetings today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Aug 27, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

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Rep. Sanalitro hosts roundtable with police and fire officials in 48th District

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 27, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) recently convened a Police and Fire Roundtable in DuPage County to discuss public safety priorities with local leaders from the 48th District.