Dupage Policy Journal

Since the SAFE-T Act was implemented, several issues have been identified.

Illinois state employees involved in $7.2M PPP fraud

A state watchdog has identified $7.2 million in fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) claims by Illinois state employees.

Sean Casten discusses house procedures and implications for Gaetz Report

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten shared insights into House procedures related to his resolution concerning the Gaetz Report through a series of tweets dated December 5, 2024.

Chicagoland suburbs attract holiday filmmakers, boosting local economy

The scenic appeal of Chicago's suburban areas is attracting holiday filmmakers from across the nation.

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

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.

Illinois faces drastic drop in number of local journalists

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

Sean Casten addresses legislative procedures and introduces new healthcare act

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Congressman Bill Foster acknowledges leadership and local heroism on social media

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.

Illinois marks statehood anniversary with annual celebration

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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