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Monday, October 13, 2025

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Latin Kings member arrested for placing hit on U.S. Border Patrol chief

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the arrest of a member of the Latin Kings gang in Illinois.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 8, 2025

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DHS Assistant Secretary on Bensenville ICE attacks: 'Governor Pritzker, Mayor Johnson, and other sanctuary politicians demonize ICE'

Tricia McLaughlin, Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), said that assaults on Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers are increasing.

By K. F. Kirby | Oct 6, 2025

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Protesters removed by police after disrupting Charlie Kirk prayer rally in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 23, 2025

Police removed a small group of protesters Sunday night who disrupted a prayer rally in Wheaton honoring the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The event drew about 1,500 attendees and was organized by local church leaders and Decision Point USA.

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Former Aurora alderman candidate accused of posting threatening message after Charlie Kirk’s killing

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 23, 2025

Matt Harrington, an Aurora-based political activist and former candidate for alderman, is facing backlash after allegedly sending a threatening message to a Facebook group that has been documenting individuals who made controversial remarks following the assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in DuPage County?

By K. J. Myers | Sep 22, 2025

There were 42 offenders living in DuPage County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 9 inmates sentenced in Dupage County during week ending Oct. 4

By K. J. Myers | Sep 22, 2025

There were nine inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released from prison

By K. J. Myers | Sep 17, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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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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Week ending Sept. 20: 3 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released

By K. J. Myers | Sep 10, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in Dupage County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

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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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DuPage Sheriff candidate Noonan: 'We’ll back our deputies and put criminals where they belong, behind bars'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 29, 2025

Sean Noonan, a Western Springs Patrol sergeant and candidate for DuPage County sheriff, expressed concerns about the leniency of Cook County prosecutors.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Dupage County during week ending Sept. 6

By K. J. Myers | Aug 27, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Dupage County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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Q2 Recap: 26 parolees from DuPage County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole

By H. L. Daniels | Aug 23, 2025

There were 26 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in DuPage County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Q2 Recap: 4 parolees from DuPage County convicted of property crimes released on parole

By H. L. Daniels | Aug 22, 2025

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes living in DuPage County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Q2 Recap: 11 parolees from DuPage County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By H. L. Daniels | Aug 21, 2025

There were 11 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in DuPage County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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DuPage County Sheriff candidate Noonan: 'Kim Foxx’s legacy is clear: fewer prosecutions, more victims'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 21, 2025

Sean Noonan, a candidate for DuPage County Sheriff, criticized Kim Foxx's tenure as Cook County State's Attorney, describing her legacy as "fewer prosecutions, more victims."

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Wheaton hires three female police officers

By LGIS News Service | Aug 21, 2025

The City of Wheaton has hired three new police officers, all women. That's according to a department announcement on Wednesday Aug. 20.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from DuPage County convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole

By H. L. Daniels | Aug 20, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in DuPage County who was released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Week ending Aug. 30: 1 inmate sentenced in Dupage County to be released from prison

By K. J. Myers | Aug 20, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Dupage County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 30.

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Candidate Noonan for DuPage County Sheriff on Chicago: 'We won't let those failures spill over here'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 19, 2025

Sean Noonan, a candidate for DuPage County Sheriff, has expressed his commitment to preventing crime spillover from Chicago into DuPage County through robust public safety measures.