Dupage Policy Journal

The following events are scheduled to take place in DuPage County this week.

DuPage County Animal Services opens new facility with ribbon-cutting ceremony

DuPage County Animal Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new facility over the weekend.

Senator Seth Lewis announces open houses for new district offices

State Senator Seth Lewis has announced the relocation and expansion of his office facilities to better serve constituents in the 24th Senate District.

Test expectations: How many Gower School District 62 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.7% of Gower School District 62 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Glen Ellyn School District 41 administrators rank 110th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Glen Ellyn School District 41 earn an average of $138,946 per year, ranking 110th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Downers Grove responsible for 31st-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during April

Downers Grove residents paid just over $2.4 million in sales taxes, the 31st highest total paid per municipality in April.

Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: June 15-21

The following religious meetings are scheduled to happen in DuPage County this week.

Rising home valuations in DuPage County in April 2025 compared to April 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in DuPage County rose by $12,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 13.5%.

Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: June 15-21

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

Queen Bee School District 16: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.9% of the students in Queen Bee School District 16 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: June 15-21

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in DuPage County this week.

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Lake Park High School standout Danny Rollins’ collegiate team loses game in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship on Saturday, June 14

The Murray State Racers lost 4-6.

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Charlie Jury, former West Chicago Community High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, June 14 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The game took place in Charles Schwab Field Omaha.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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