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Sean Noonan, former police officer and Dupage County Board member, running for Dupage County Sheriff

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 16, 2025

Sean Noonan, a former Bloomingdale Police Officer and DuPage County Board Member, has announced his candidacy for DuPage County Sheriff.

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Councilman Syed’s role in advocacy group draws scrutiny ahead of IMEA decision

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Aug 15, 2025

As the Naperville City Council prepares for an Aug. 19 vote on whether to renew the city's long-term energy contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA), questions have emerged about whether Councilman Ashfaq Syed should recuse himself due to affiliations with organizations that have publicly opposed the deal.

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OPINION: Letter to the Naperville City Council: Support for Renewing IMEA Contract in Alignment with City Council Mission

By Louis Halkias, Chairman of Naperville's Public Utilities Advisory Board | Aug 15, 2025

The City of Naperville is at a pivotal decision point: whether to renew its long-term contract with the Illinois Municipal Electric Agency (IMEA). While I currently serve as Chairman of the Public Utilities Advisory Board (PUAB), the views expressed in this message are my own.

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West Chicago Elementary School District 33 taxpayers faced $23.1 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 15, 2025

West Chicago Elementary School District 33's outstanding school debt reached $23.1 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $712,697 per student.

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Downers Grove Grade School District 58 students suspended 233 times during 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 15, 2025

There were 233 incidents of students being suspended in Downers Grove Grade School District 58 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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DuPage County students suspended or expelled 9,980 times solely in 2023-24 school year

By R. I. Gallegos | Aug 15, 2025

There were 9,980 incidents of students being suspended or expelled in DuPage County schools solely during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Aug. 9?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Aug 15, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Carol Stream residents rank 55th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June

By C. F. Donald | Aug 15, 2025

Carol Stream residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 55th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Lewis and Grant announce Senior Resource Fair for August in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 15, 2025

State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) will host a Senior Resource Fair on Thursday, August 28.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 9

By A. S. Mcgovern | Aug 15, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Naperville residents paid 4th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during June

By C. F. Donald | Aug 15, 2025

Naperville residents paid just under $6.9 million in sales taxes, the fourth highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 taxpayers faced $25.2 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 14, 2025

Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 had the 17th highest outstanding school debt among DuPage County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DuPage County in week ending Aug. 9?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Aug 14, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Wheaton residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for June

By C. F. Donald | Aug 14, 2025

Wheaton residents paid approximately $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Woodridge School District 68 during 2023-24 school year?

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 14, 2025

There were 30 incidents of students being suspended in Woodridge School District 68 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, Aug. 15 - Sunday, Aug. 17

By H. A. Martinez | Aug 14, 2025

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

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FOIA request sent to DuPage County Sheriff's Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to DuPage County Sheriff's Office regarding number of applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Aug. 9?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Aug 14, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students suspended 29 times in 2023-24 school year in Wood Dale School District 7

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 13, 2025

There were 29 incidents of students being suspended in Wood Dale School District 7 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 9

By A. S. Mcgovern | Aug 13, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.