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McCloy says protests led by Wheaton’s Casa DuPage Workers’ Center part of ‘coordinated left-wing chaos’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jun 14, 2025

As a wave of politically charged demonstrations prepares to sweep across northern Illinois on Saturday, June 14—including the “No Kings” protests including Casa DuPage Workers’ Center’s Flag Day march—one suburban activist is sounding the alarm, calling the events a “deliberately coordinated attack” on law-abiding communities.

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Salt Creek School District 48: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.6% of Salt Creek School District 48 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oak Brook responsible for 22nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2025

Oak Brook residents paid just over $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 22nd highest total paid per municipality in April.

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Did Bensenville School District 2 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.3% of the students in Bensenville School District 2 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Butler School District 53 administrators rank 109th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 14, 2025

Administrators in Butler School District 53 earn an average of $139,092 per year, ranking 109th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bloomingdale residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

Bloomingdale residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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After Casa DuPage-linked protest violence at Chicago demonstration, Newsome says DuPage communities may be next

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jun 13, 2025

Terry Newsome, president of the Illinois chapter of Parents Involved in Education and a Republican precinct committeeman in DuPage County, is sounding the alarm over what he describes as orchestrated violence tied to protests organized Wheaton-based by the Casa DuPage Workers Center in downtown Chicago.

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Analysis: Glenbard Township High School District 87 administrators rank 104th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

Administrators in Glenbard Township High School District 87 earn an average of $139,438 per year, ranking 104th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Center Cass School District 66: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.7% of Center Cass School District 66 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did West Chicago Elementary School District 33 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 24.8% of the students in West Chicago Elementary School District 33 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Representative Sanalitro visits Cyrus One Data Center to support local workers

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

Summertime brings a surge in construction projects across the 48th District.

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Illinois ranks last in economic health

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

If we want to create the best opportunities for our residents, we need to make Illinois a better place to do business.

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Which former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, June 16?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 13, 2025

These former DuPage Policy Journal area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, June 16.

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Downers Grove Park District attorney says men must be allowed to use women’s locker rooms and bathrooms

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jun 13, 2025

The Downers Grove Park District is now allowing biological males to use women’s locker rooms and bathrooms, according to the District’s own attorney.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Keeneyville School District 20 in 2023-24 school year?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 26.4% of the students in Keeneyville School District 20 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Wood Dale School District 7 administrators rank 95th highest in state for average salary

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2025

Administrators in Wood Dale School District 7 earn an average of $140,550 per year, ranking 95th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in DuPage County in week ending June 7?

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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July: 16 inmates sentenced in Dupage County to be released from jail

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2025

There are 16 inmates sentenced in Dupage County set to be released from jail in July.

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DuPage County Education: 65,845 white students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2025

In DuPage County schools, 65,845 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Dupage County will have 39 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during Q3

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jun 12, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 39 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Dupage County during the third quarter of 2025.