Dupage Policy Journal

2023: Community Consolidated School District 93 administrators rank 401st highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 23, 2024

Administrators in Community Consolidated School District 93 earn an average of $108,535 per year, ranking 401st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Naperville man denied pre-trial release in animal cruelty case

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 23, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Naperville Chief of Police Jason Arres have confirmed that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied pre-trial release for Nathan Gonzalez, a Naperville resident. Gonzalez is accused of killing the family dog and threatening his stepdaughters. He faces charges including one count of aggravated cruelty to animals, a Class Four Felony, and two counts of misdemeanor endangering the health or life of a child. Additionally, Gonzalez will be detained on unrelated misdemeanor domestic battery charges, following allegations he struck his wife...

How many companies in cities across DuPage County received FDA citations in Q3?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 22, 2024

There were two companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county over the third quarter of 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Darien School District 61 administrators rank 327th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 22, 2024

Administrators in Darien School District 61 earn an average of $112,821 per year, ranking 327th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in DuPage County in September?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 22, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in DuPage County in September remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Chicago man sentenced to 12 years for drug induced homicide

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 22, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced the sentencing of Shawn Smith, a Chicago resident, to twelve years in the Illinois Department of Corrections. Smith, 33, pleaded guilty to one count of Drug Induced Homicide, a Class X Felony. The sentence was delivered by Judge Daniel Guerin.

How many companies in cities in DuPage County received FDA inspections in Q3?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

There were 13 companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received 13 FDA inspections in the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Analysis: Addison School District 4 administrators rank 324th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

Administrators in Addison School District 4 earn an average of $112,979 per year, ranking 324th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised 16% of DuPage County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

DuPage County districts had 22,776 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

School Bus Safety Week emphasizes importance of children's commute safety

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

This week marks School Bus Safety Week, emphasizing the significance of ensuring children's safety during their school commutes. The campaign encourages adherence to essential safety practices.

School Bus Safety Week highlights child commuter protection

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

This week marks School Bus Safety Week, emphasizing the importance of ensuring children's safety during their commutes to and from school. Authorities urge everyone to remain vigilant and adhere to basic safety guidelines.

Illinois State Police mourns loss of trooper in fatal collision

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

Illinois State Police Trooper Corey S. Thompsen died in a traffic collision while on duty. The 28-year-old was engaged in a traffic enforcement detail when a truck entered an intersection in Champaign County and struck his motorcycle. Despite immediate assistance from a witness and first responders, Thompsen was pronounced dead shortly after arriving at the hospital.

Illinois State Police mourns loss of Trooper Corey S. Thompsen

By DuPage Policy Journal | Oct 21, 2024

Illinois State Police Trooper Corey S. Thompsen has died following a collision while on duty. The incident occurred when a truck entered an intersection in Champaign County and struck the 28-year-old trooper's motorcycle during a traffic enforcement detail on Friday afternoon. Despite immediate assistance from a witness and first responders, Thompsen was pronounced dead shortly after being taken to the hospital.