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Concerned Parents of Il., Judicial Watch win as D181 adds opt-out option for inappropriate class, library materials

Community Consolidated School District 181 (D181) has quietly implemented a policy shift that now allows parents to officially opt their children out of classroom and library materials they deem inappropriate, marking a major win for Kristina McCloy, founder of Concerned Parents of Illinois and legal advocacy group Judicial Watch.

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Sep 5, 2025

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DuPage County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

School districts in DuPage County carried over $1.3 billion in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 20.2% of their legal borrowing capacity.

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 5, 2025

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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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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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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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Debt in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 hit $4.1 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Sep 1, 2025

Naperville Community Unit School District 203 had the fourth 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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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By L. V. Miller | Aug 31, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Medinah School District 11’s outstanding debt hit $4.2 million

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 31, 2025

Medinah School District 11's outstanding school debt reached $4.2 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $599,609 per student.

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Family & kids events this September in DuPage County

By H. A. Martinez | Aug 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this month.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Winfield School District 34’s outstanding debt hit $4.3 million

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 30, 2025

Winfield School District 34 had the sixth 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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Illinois: Darien School District 61 owed $4.8 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 29, 2025

Darien School District 61's outstanding school debt reached $4.8 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $382,155 per student.

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Illinois: Community Consolidated School District 93 owed $8.3 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 28, 2025

Community Consolidated School District 93 had the eighth 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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Lisle Community Unit School District 202 taxpayers faced $8.5 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 28, 2025

Lisle Community Unit School District 202's outstanding school debt reached $8.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $568,977 per student.

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Lake Park Community High School District 108 taxpayers faced $8.6 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 26, 2025

Lake Park Community High School District 108 had the 10th 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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Outstanding debt in Roselle School District 12 reached $9.9 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 25, 2025

Roselle School District 12's outstanding school debt reached $9.9 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,467,570 per student.

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Outstanding debt in Westmont Community Unit School District 201 reached $11.4 million in fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 24, 2025

Westmont Community Unit School District 201 had the 12th 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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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: Aug. 24-30

By L. V. Miller | Aug 24, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Center Cass School District 66 had $11.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 23, 2025

Center Cass School District 66's outstanding school debt reached $11.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,015,150 per student.

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Keeneyville School District 20 had $13.3 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Aug 22, 2025

Keeneyville School District 20 had the 14th 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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Illinois House candidate Trussell: 'Illinois is failing our children daily, never offering plans to improve'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Aug 21, 2025

Stephanie Trussell, a candidate for the Illinois House of Representatives District 42, expressed concerns about the state's focus on expanding control over mental health at the expense of student achievement in reading and math.