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Government-backed nonprofit Glen Ellyn Food Pantry profiled

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 5, 2025

Glen Ellyn Food Pantry, 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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Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, Sept. 5 - Sunday, Sept. 7

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 4, 2025

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

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Inside DuPage Care Center—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 4, 2025

DuPage Care Center, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive two grants totaling $500,000 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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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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Illinois DOGE Profile: The Outreach House

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 3, 2025

The Outreach House, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 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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How many inmates sentenced in Dupage County will be released during week ending Sept. 13?

By K. J. Myers | Sep 3, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Wood Dale School District 7 had $1.7 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 3, 2025

Wood Dale School District 7 had the second lowest 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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North Park’s Alexandra Pugachova earns CCIW women’s tennis weekly honor after four wins

By C. T. Torrez | Sep 3, 2025

North Park University junior Alexandra Pugachova has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week.

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Illinois Wesleyan's Adriana Crabtree named CCIW women’s cross country student-athlete of the week

By D. A. Deaton | Sep 3, 2025

Adriana Crabtree, a senior at Illinois Wesleyan University, has been named the Women’s Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW).

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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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Elmhurst's David Valkanov earns CCIW weekly honor after cross country victory

By C. T. Torrez | Sep 3, 2025

Elmhurst University sophomore David Valkanov has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in men’s cross country, according to an announcement from the league office on Wednesday.

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Debt in Benjamin School District 25 hit $2.5 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 2, 2025

Benjamin School District 25's outstanding school debt reached $2.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $390,032 per student.

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Illinois DOGE Deep Dive: Naperville Community Television

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 2, 2025

Naperville Community Television, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $250,000 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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House candidate Trussell on Chicago schools: 'Cut waste before demanding more of our money'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, has called for Chicago schools to address inefficiencies and low enrollment before seeking additional taxpayer funding.

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Kannyn Boyd earns AVCA National Player honors after leading Titans’ strong start

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

Senior Kannyn Boyd of Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has been named the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) National Player of the Week.

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North Park and Illinois Wesleyan players receive CCIW women’s volleyball weekly honors

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

North Park University and Illinois Wesleyan University athletes have been recognized by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) for their performances in women's volleyball matches played August 29-30.

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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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Elmhurst athletes receive weekly CCIW honors after successful soccer weekend

By DuPage Policy Journal | Sep 2, 2025

Elmhurst University’s women’s soccer team began its season with two victories, highlighted by strong performances from Kelli Coughlin and Nora Simon.