Dupage Policy Journal

Augustana College has appointed Ramsey Vens as the new head coach for its men's and women's swimming and diving programs.

Illinois legislature passes FY2026 budget; public transit reform stalls

The Illinois Senate and House concluded their legislative session in the early hours of June 1, with lawmakers returning to their districts for several months.

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On Sunday, June 8, former Lake Park High School standout Danny Rollins collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The Murray State Racers lost 19-9.

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West Chicago Community High School standout Charlie Jury’s collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Sunday, June 8

The game took place in Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: June 8-14

Don't miss out on these entertainment events happening in DuPage County this week.

Maercker School District 60: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 48% of Maercker School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

32.3% of Lombard School District 44 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.3% of the students in Lombard School District 44 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, June 11?

This former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, June 11.

On Saturday, June 7, former Lake Park High School standout Danny Rollins collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The game took place in Durham Bulls Athletic Park.

On Saturday, June 7, former West Chicago Community High School standout Charlie Jury collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The Murray State Racers lost 4-7.

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Jordan Scholl, former Wheaton Warrenville South High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, June 7 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The Central Missouri Mules won 8-10.

Analysis: Fenton Community High School District 100 administrators rank 59th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 7, 2025

Administrators in Fenton Community High School District 100 earn an average of $147,983 per year, ranking 59th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jordan Scholl, former Wheaton Warrenville South High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, June 6 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 7, 2025

The game took place in USA Baseball National Training Complex.

District 87 addresses Palestinian flag controversy at Glenbard South graduation: Policy ‘does not exist’ on political displays

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jun 6, 2025

A Glenbard South High School senior's decision to display a Palestinian flag and wear a keffiyeh during the 2025 graduation ceremony has sparked strong reactions in the Glen Ellyn community, with District 87 officials stating there is no policy prohibiting political displays.

1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending May 31?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

In 2023-24 school year, 48.9% of Westmont Community Unit School District 201 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 48.9% of Westmont Community Unit School District 201 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Community Consolidated School District 93 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.2% of the students in Community Consolidated School District 93 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Glen Ellyn Community Consolidated School District 89 administrators rank 55th highest in state for average salary