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Students suspended 1,017 times just in 2023-24 school year in Hinsdale Township High School District 86

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 14, 2025

There were 1,017 incidents of students being suspended just in Hinsdale Township High School District 86 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Government events this week in DuPage County: July 13-19

By C. H. Benoit | Jul 14, 2025

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

IPASS update event scheduled in Wheaton with state officials

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 14, 2025

In Wheaton, an event is set to assist motorists in updating their IPASS technology from plastic transponders to new stickers.

How many companies were inspected by the FDA in cities located in Will County in Q2?

By G. A. Carter | Jul 14, 2025

There were two companies in cities associated with Will County that received two FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 reports 2 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 13, 2025

There were two incidents of students being suspended in Hinsdale Community Consolidated School District 181 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Analysis: DuPage County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By K. F. Snyder | Jul 13, 2025

Property owners in DuPage County paid 2.3% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 2 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by DuPage Policy Journal.

Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: July 13-19

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 13, 2025

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in DuPage County in week ending July 5?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 13, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Bloomingdale residents rank 81st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 13, 2025

Bloomingdale residents paid just over $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 81st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Median home valuation prices in DuPage County rose to $410,000 in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By M. A. Atkinson | Jul 13, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in DuPage County rose by $15,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 5.3%.

Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: July 13-19

By L. V. Miller | Jul 13, 2025

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

Westmont residents rank 72nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 13, 2025

Westmont residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 72nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: July 13-19

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 13, 2025

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

Fenton Community High School District 100 students suspended 217 times just in 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 12, 2025

There were 217 incidents of students being suspended just in Fenton Community High School District 100 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

West Chicago ranks 92nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 12, 2025

West Chicago residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Lombard responsible for 40th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 12, 2025

Lombard residents paid approximately $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 40th highest total paid per municipality in May.

FDA conducted inspections of 18 companies in cities located in DuPage County in Q2

By G. A. Carter | Jul 12, 2025

There were 18 companies in cities associated with DuPage County that received 18 FDA inspections in the second quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

Cheapest E15 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending July 5

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of E15 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Newsome sounds alarm on Facebook censorship: ‘I didn’t do anything wrong’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 11, 2025

Terry Newsome, a GOP precinct committeeman, host of the Behind Enemy Lines podcast, and leader of Illinois Parents Involved in Education, is the latest Illinois conservative alleging that Facebook is censoring his posts—despite Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s January pledge to end the platform’s U.S. fact-checking program and turn content oversight over to users.

Coyne on Addison Township hiring Democrat consulting and lobbying firm: ‘It's shocking to us that they would do something so brazen’