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DuPage County’s $711K grant program sparks backlash over political ties, spending priorities

By DuPage Policy Journal Reports | Jul 14, 2025

A $711,000 grant program approved by the DuPage County Board has prompted public scrutiny, with some residents questioning the selection process, political affiliations of recipient organizations, and the focus of funded initiatives.

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Carol Stream residents paid 36th-largest sum per muncipality in May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 14, 2025

Carol Stream residents paid just over $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 36th highest total paid per municipality in May.

QDOBA returning to Elmhurst with new North and York location

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 14, 2025

Qdoba Mexican Eats is set to return to Elmhurst with a new location at North Avenue and York Street.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Prairie State Taxes: Bensenville residents rank 73rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for May

By C. F. Donald | Jul 11, 2025

Bensenville residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 73rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Macy Ludwig earns CSC Academic All-America status

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jul 11, 2025

Senior Macy Ludwig from Illinois Wesleyan University has been recognized with the College Sports Communicators Academic All-America honor, marking the fourth consecutive year for the women's golf team to achieve this accolade.

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