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Prairie State taxes: Bloomingdale residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

Bloomingdale residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

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Rep. Sanalitro responds critically to Gov. Pritzker's record-setting state budget

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has responded to Governor Pritzker's 2025 State of the State Address, which introduced a $55.2 billion budget, marking it as the largest in state history.

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

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Sean Casten discusses Taylors Candy tour and political challenges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Rep. Sean Casten shares updates from his recent activities including a tour at Taylors Candy and ongoing legal battles involving the Trump Administration's policies as well as concerns over public health funding threats.

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Congressman Bill Foster discusses NSF layoffs and budget impacts

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster addresses key policy issues in recent tweets concerning National Science Foundation employee firings, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accomplishments since its inception post-2008 crisis, and Republican-led Medicaid...

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Rep. Amy Grant criticizes Gov. Pritzker's record-breaking budget proposal

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant has expressed her concerns regarding Governor Pritzker's recent budget proposal.

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Illinois bill proposes return of retro-style license plates

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro of Hanover Park has introduced a bill to offer Illinois drivers the option of using retro-style license plates.

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Jennifer Sanalitro introduces legislative agenda focused on education and family support

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 18, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has unveiled her plans for the 104th General Assembly.

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FOIA Request Sent to DuPage County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 18, 2025

FOIA Request to DuPage County Sheriff's Office Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025.

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Congressman Bill Foster addresses concerns over Trump's policies in recent tweets

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 18, 2025

Congressman Bill Foster engages with constituents through tweets addressing concerns over the Trump Administration's policies and their impact on science and innovation.

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Congressman Bill Foster addresses public health integrity and budget cuts

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 15, 2025

Illinois Congressman Bill Foster discusses critical issues including public health priorities and fiscal policy decisions through a series of tweets posted between February 13-15, 2025

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Prairie State sales taxes: Elmhurst residents paid 35th-largest sum in November 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Elmhurst residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 35th highest total paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Doodlebug Workshop celebrates five years of service in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Doodlebug Workshop in Wheaton, Illinois recently marked its fifth anniversary.

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Mayor Rod Craig discusses progress in State of Hanover Park address

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

I had the opportunity to attend Mayor Rod Craig’s State of Hanover Park Address this week.

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Sean Casten addresses Israel-Hamas conflict and taxpayer data protection

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 14, 2025

Rep. Sean Casten shared insights into pressing issues such as international conflicts and taxpayer privacy legislation in his recent tweets dated February 13-14, 2025.

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Illinois lawmaker proposes ID requirement for Schedule II drug pickups

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant from Wheaton has reintroduced a legislative proposal aimed at tackling prescription drug abuse in Illinois.

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Illinois lawmaker introduces bill for human trafficking victim protection

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has introduced a bill aimed at enhancing protections for human trafficking victims.

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Rep. Amy Grant responds to Madigan's guilty verdict

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant from Wheaton, Illinois, issued a statement following the guilty verdict of former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan.

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Rep. Sanalitro criticizes removal of Hyde's name from courthouse

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has expressed strong disapproval of the DuPage County Board's recent decision to remove Congressman Henry Hyde's name from the county courthouse.

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Bill proposes tax relief for day care centers in Illinois

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

State Representative Amy Grant from Wheaton has put forward a new bill, House Bill 1639, aimed at providing tax relief to day care centers in Illinois.

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Sean Casten urges action against Musk's access to financial systems

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 13, 2025

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten has raised concerns over Elon Musk’s potential access to sensitive financial systems and personal data of U.S citizens through a series of tweets posted in mid-February 2025.