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Friday, December 27, 2024

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Bill Foster discusses science funding and economy in recent tweets

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 7, 2024

Congressman Bill Foster addressed key issues through tweets posted in early December 2024.

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State Reppresentative Amy Grant: 'A state watchdog has found $7.2 million in fraudulent PPP claims made by Illinois state employees'

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

State Representative Amy Grant shared information about fraudulent Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in a December 4 Facebook post, stating, "A state watchdog has found $7.2 million in fraudulent PPP claims made by Illinois state employees."

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending Nov. 30?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

The only price of premium 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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Did Community Unit School District 200 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 60.9% of the students in Community Unit School District 200 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from DuPage County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud 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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Westmont ranks 72nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

Westmont residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending Nov. 30?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

The only price of E85 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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Platt Hill Nursery receives Illinois Retailer of the Year award

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 6, 2024

State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro has congratulated Platt Hill Nursery for being named the Illinois Retailer of the Year.

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61.1% of Elmhurst School District 205 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 61.1% of the students in Elmhurst School District 205 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State taxes: Bensenville residents rank 67th in total sales taxes paid for September

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

Bensenville residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 30

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

The only price of diesel 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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Madigan trial enters seventh week with new revelations

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

The Madigan trial has entered its seventh week, continuing to reveal details about the alleged corrupt practices of the former Speaker.

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Holiday filmmakers choose Chicago suburbs for scenic backdrops

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

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

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Sean Casten pushes for release of ethics report on Matt Gaetz

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

U.S. Congressman Sean Casten has called for transparency regarding allegations against Matt Gaetz through a series of tweets dated December 3 and December 5, 2024.

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SAFE-T Act faces criticism over legislative process and implementation

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

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

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Illinois state employees involved in $7.2M PPP fraud

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

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

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Sean Casten discusses house procedures and implications for Gaetz Report

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

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.

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Chicagoland suburbs attract holiday filmmakers, boosting local economy

By DuPage Policy Journal | Dec 5, 2024

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

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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.