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Prairie State sales taxes: Addison residents paid 16th-largest sum in December 2024

Addison residents paid $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 16th highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 25, 2025

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**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

** FOIA Request to Illinois State Toll Highway Authority Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

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**** FOIA Request Sent to Illinois Supreme Court Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025 **

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

** FOIA Request to Illinois Supreme Court Regarding State Agency Contracts with Vendors on March 24, 2025.

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Illinois House Republicans propose ethics reform bills amid opposition

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

House Republicans have introduced a series of ethics reform bills in an effort to increase accountability and transparency within the Illinois government.

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Sean Casten criticizes Trump administration on sanctions and highlights women's history month

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten addresses concerns over recent policy changes by the Trump Administration affecting North Korean sanctions while also commemorating Women's History Month with local historical societies as noted in his tweets from...

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Rep. Anne Stava-Murray calls homeschool oversight bill 'long overdue' amidst growing criticism

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 24, 2025

Democratic Illinois State Rep. Anne Stava-Murray (D-Naperville) recently said that she supports Illinois HB2827, a proposed bill aimed at increasing oversight of homeschooling in the state. Stava-Murray made her comments in a March 20 Facebook post.

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Congressman Bill Foster criticizes Trump policies affecting education and healthcare

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 22, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster addresses concerns over education policy changes and visits a rehabilitation center in Aurora.

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Downers Grove Public Library Director Julie Milavec announces retirement amid controversy

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Mar 21, 2025

Julie Milavec, the Director of the Downers Grove Public Library (DGPL), has announced she will retire effective March 2, 2026, after a decade of leadership.

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Rep. Sanalitro pushes for tougher anti-human trafficking laws in Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 21, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro is advocating for enhanced legislation to address human trafficking in Illinois.

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Bill Foster addresses infrastructure funding and education policy

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 21, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster has addressed critical topics such as infrastructure funding and education policy through recent social media posts dated from March 19-21, 2025.

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Sean Casten announces art competition and new legislation against gun violence

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 21, 2025

Rep. Sean Casten announced opportunities for young artists while also introducing new gun control legislation alongside other lawmakers in mid-March 2025.

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Wheaton ranks 70th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during December 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 19, 2025

Wheaton residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 70th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Bill Foster holds town hall and voices concern over NNSA staffing changes

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 19, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster recently engaged with constituents through a town hall meeting held on March 18, followed by discussions on national security issues related to personnel changes at the National Nuclear Security Administration.

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Sanalitro joins homeschool families in opposing new state requirements

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro participated in a gathering at the State Capitol, where she stood with thousands of homeschool families.

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Retro license plate bill advances in Illinois legislature

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro announced the advancement of HB3391, known as the retro license plate bill, which has successfully passed through the Transportation Committee.

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Rep. Amy Grant opposes new homeschool mandates in Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 19, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant of Wheaton has voiced her opposition to House Bill 2827, known as the "Homeschool Act," which advanced out of committee in Springfield, Illinois.

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Sean Casten addresses immigration policy and Medicaid concerns via Twitter

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 18, 2025

Congressman Sean Casten voiced concerns over U.S. immigration policies aligning with authoritarian practices in a tweet dated March 17, 2025.

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Homeschoolers urged to oppose amendments to Illinois Homeschool Act

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 18, 2025

More than 33,000 witness slips have been filed opposing HB 2827, the Homeschool Act, which proposes new mandates on homeschool families in Illinois.

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Bensenville residents rank 90th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 14, 2025

Bensenville residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 90th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in December 2024.

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Congressman Bill Foster discusses education cuts and tariffs

By DuPage Policy Journal | Mar 14, 2025

In recent social media posts dated March 12-14, 2025, Congressman Bill Foster addressed key issues including potential workforce reductions at the Department of Education and tariffs imposed by former President Trump.