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State-funded Nonprofit Spotlight: Community Housing Advocacy & Development

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 12, 2025

Community Housing Advocacy & Development, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $15,000 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 Mendoza: 'I do care deeply about fairness, freedom, and understanding all perspectives'

By Y. S. Wenger | Sep 11, 2025

Pedro Mendoza, a candidate for Illinois House District 46, outlined his priorities in an interview, emphasizing fairness, transparency, empowering parents, job creation, and stronger local government planning.

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House candidate Gupta on fiscal policy: 'I fully understand the urgency of restoring fiscal sanity to Illinois'

By Y. S. Wenger | Sep 11, 2025

Ajay Gupta, a candidate for Illinois House District 41, has emphasized the need for fiscal restraint, pension reform, and competitive tax policies to address the state's high taxes and population loss.

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House candidate Mendoza: 'I am running because I believe our community deserves leadership that listens'

By A. S. Dejesus | Sep 11, 2025

Pedro Mendoza, a candidate for Illinois House District 46, has expressed his motivation by faith and community needs, pledging leadership focused on financial planning, infrastructure, and public safety.

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Illinois Wesleyan rises to No.14 as CCIW volleyball teams post historic starts

By L. L. Lin | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois Wesleyan University’s women’s volleyball team has climbed to 14th in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)/TARAFLEX national poll, marking its best start in program history with a 7-0 record.

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Entertainment events this weekend in DuPage County: Friday, Sept. 12 - Sunday, Sept. 14

By H. A. Martinez | Sep 11, 2025

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

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Rep. Amy Grant issues statement after recent acts of political violence

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 11, 2025

Illinois State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) has released a statement following recent violent incidents, including a school shooting in Colorado and the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

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Inside Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc.—an Illinois DOGE Profile

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 11, 2025

Midwest Shelter for Homeless Veterans Inc., a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive a $20,000 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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Maureen Harty announces retirement after leading College Conference Of Illinois & Wisconsin

By L. L. Lin | Sep 11, 2025

Maureen Harty, Executive Director of the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW), will retire in November after a 38-year career in collegiate athletics.

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Sanalitro announces free document shredding event for local residents

By L. L. Lin | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) will host a free Community Shred Event for residents of the 48th District on Saturday, October 11, 2025.

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Government-backed nonprofit West Suburban Community Pantry profiled

By C. H. Benoit | Sep 10, 2025

West Suburban Community Pantry, a tax-exempt nonprofit that receives significant public funding to perform services also offered by the state, was approved to receive three grants totaling $590,000 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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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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Rep. Amy Grant announces disability resource fair in Carol Stream

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) will host a Disability Resource Fair in partnership with State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) and State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett).

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Bo Smith breaks Elmhurst golf record, earns CCIW weekly honor

By L. J. Cummings | Sep 10, 2025

Elmhurst golfer Bo Smith set a new school record with a 36-hole score of 139 at the Delaware Country Club Shootout last Friday.

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Augustana's Maddy Harned earns CCIW weekly honor for women's tennis

By A. A. Lackey | Sep 10, 2025

Maddy Harned, a senior at Augustana College from Rockford, Illinois, has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women's Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week.

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City of Warrenville Tourism & Arts Commission will meet Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Tourism & Arts Commission will meet Thursday, Sept. 11

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City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met September 9

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 9

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City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Community Development Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 8

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City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Warrenville Bicyclist and Pedestrian Advisory Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 12

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City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2025

City of Elmhurst Development, Planning, & Zoning Committee met Monday, Aug. 11