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Elmhurst School District 205 had $197.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 29, 2025

Elmhurst School District 205 had the highest outstanding school debt among DuPage County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mottl on Gary Grasso’s bid for DuPage County Chair: ‘He’s got more baggage than a 747’

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 29, 2025

Burr Ridge businessman Zach Mottl is raising concerns about fellow Republican Gary Grasso’s bid for DuPage County Board chair, pointing to a record of property tax increases, a series of unsuccessful campaigns, and allegations involving a campaign donor tied to federal election law violations and past criminal convictions.

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Lake Park Community High School District 108 Report: Suspensions in Lake Park Community High School District 108 totaled 454 just in 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 29, 2025

There were 454 incidents of students being suspended just in Lake Park Community High School District 108 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 12 inmates sentenced in Dupage County during August

By L. J. Cummings | Jul 29, 2025

There are 12 inmates sentenced in Dupage County set to be released from prison in August.

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Woodridge ranks 85th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 29, 2025

Woodridge residents paid approximately $12.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 85th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Other Services (except Public Administration) industry across DuPage Policy Journal publication area

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 28, 2025

Of the 11 H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Other Services (except Public Administration) industry located across DuPage Policy Journal publication area 10 were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Carol Stream residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 28, 2025

Carol Stream residents paid approximately $15.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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Butler School District 53 students suspended 6 times during 2023-24 school year

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 28, 2025

There were six incidents of students being suspended in Butler School District 53 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Religious meetings this week in DuPage County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 27, 2025

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

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across DuPage County in week ending July 19

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 27, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this week in DuPage County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By L. V. Miller | Jul 27, 2025

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

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Bensenville School District 2 during 2023-24 school year?

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 27, 2025

There were 111 incidents of students being suspended just in Bensenville School District 2 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Entertainment events this week in DuPage County: July 27 - Aug. 2

By H. A. Martinez | Jul 27, 2025

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

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Students suspended 143 times just in 2023-24 school year in Benjamin School District 25

By C. A. Cooper | Jul 26, 2025

There were 143 incidents of students being suspended just in Benjamin School District 25 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Weekly recap, week ending July 19 home sales in DuPage County

By M. A. Atkinson | Jul 26, 2025

There were 206 reported residential sales in DuPage County in the week ending July 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Rep. Sanalitro urges donations for back-to-school supply drive

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 26, 2025

As the new school year approaches, State Representative Jennifer Sanalitro (R-Hanover Park) is urging community members to contribute to her Back-2-School Supply Drive.

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Rep. Amy Grant hosts community blood drive in Wheaton

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 26, 2025

Join Rep. Amy Grant for a community blood drive on Friday, September 26, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at her district office in Wheaton, located at 416 E. Roosevelt Rd.

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NPU's Ombogo and IWU's Waterson earn Academic All-America honors

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 26, 2025

Jereme Ombogo from North Park and Ernie Waterson from Illinois Wesleyan have been recognized on the 2024-25 Academic All-America men's track & field/cross country team.

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1 gas station in cities throughout DuPage County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 19

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 25, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within DuPage County in week ending July 19?

By A. S. Mcgovern | Jul 25, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout DuPage County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.