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Concerns arise over SAFE-T Act's impact on Illinois families

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

The SAFE-T Act, a contentious piece of legislation in Illinois, was passed during a late-night lame-duck session without public input or debate.

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Illinois faces drastic drop in number of local journalists

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

The state of Illinois is witnessing a significant decline in local newspapers, with an alarming reduction in the number of journalists.

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Sean Casten addresses legislative procedures and introduces new healthcare act

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

In recent tweets dated December 5, 2024, Rep. Sean Casten discusses procedural expectations from Republican leadership on his resolution and introduces legislation focused on healthcare rights with the FACES Act.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Gower School District 62 in 2022-23 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 68.7% of the students in Gower School District 62 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Carol Stream residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

Carol Stream residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Nov. 30?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from DuPage County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in DuPage County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending Nov. 30

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Elmhurst responsible for 30th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

Elmhurst residents paid $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in September.

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Congressman Bill Foster acknowledges leadership and local heroism on social media

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

Congressman Bill Foster recently acknowledged Rep. Patrick McHenry's leadership during his final hearing as Chair of the House Financial Services Committee on December 4th.

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Illinois marks statehood anniversary with annual celebration

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

Illinois commemorates its admission as the 21st state of the United States on December 3, 1818.

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Sen. John Curran: 'I would like to congratulate our new Cook County State's Attorney Eileen O'Neill Burke'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 4, 2024

State Senator John Curran congratulated Eileen O'Neill Burke on her election as Cook County State's Attorney in a December 3 Facebook post.

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1 new registered sex offender living in Schuyler County as of November 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in Schuyler County in November 2024, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Oak Brook residents paid 28th-largest sum in September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

Oak Brook residents paid $2.3 million in sales taxes, the 28th highest total paid per municipality in September.

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DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

DuPage County residents paid $14.8 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in September.

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Naperville Community Unit School District 203: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 68.9% of the students in Naperville Community Unit School District 203 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Senator Lewis updates constituents on key legislative actions

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

As the year draws to a close, State Senator Seth Lewis has expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the 24th District and extended holiday wishes to constituents.

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Man detained pre-trial for high-speed chase and gun charges

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has approved the detention of Fernando Poblete Lopez, 29, before trial.

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Court denies pre-trial detention for man charged in fatal DUI crash

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 3, 2024

DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Villa Park Chief of Police Michael Rivas announced that Judge Joshua Dieden has denied the state's motion to detain Luis Guzman Alvarez pre-trial.

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Addison residents paid 23rd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 2, 2024

Addison residents paid $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 23rd highest total paid per municipality in September.