October, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Rep. Davis Introduces Bill to Address Teacher Shortage

By Kendall County Times | Oct 17, 2023

State Representative Jed Davis (R-Yorkville) has introduced a bill aimed at addressing the labor and teacher shortage in Illinois. House Bill 4173, known as the METT Educator District License bill, seeks to provide a solution to a massive problem in the state.The bill proposes the issuance of a METT Educator District License to individuals who have at least 10,000 working hours in a trade related to manufacturing, engineering, technology, or a trade (METT). This license would allow them to teach a course in their respective field, even if they do not have a bachelor's...

Village of Oswego Cultural Arts Commission met September 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

Village of Oswego Cultural Arts Commission met 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 13.

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Yorkville City Council met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 17, 2023

City of Yorkville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 12

Rep. Davis Condemns Acts of Violence in Plainfield

By Kendall County Times | Oct 16, 2023

In a heartbreaking incident that has shaken the community of Plainfield, an act of violence resulted in the tragic death of 6-year-old Wadea Al-Fayoume. The young boy and his mother, Hanaan, were brutally attacked in their own home, leaving Wadea with no chance of survival. Expressing her deep sorrow and condemnation, Representative Davis emphasized the need to address the issue of hate within the community. She stated, "There is no place for hate in our community, especially when it leads to something as heinous as the murder of an innocent child." This senseless act...

Kendall County schools recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By Kendall County Times | Oct 16, 2023

Kendall County schools had a truancy rate of 11.3% in the 2021-22 school year, the Illinois State Board of Education reported. That’s lower than the state average.

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Committee of the Whole met Sept. 12

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

Kendall County Forest Preserve District Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 12

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 16, 2023

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Sept. 11

Home sales in Kendall County in week ending Oct. 7

By Kendall County Times | Oct 14, 2023

There were 24 reported residential sales in Kendall County in the week ending Oct. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Yorkville City Council met Aug. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 14, 2023

City of Yorkville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 8

Friday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 13

By Kendall County Times | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the Kendall County Times coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

Will County Education: 3,400 Asian students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Kendall County Times | Oct 13, 2023

In Will County schools, 3,400 Asian students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Village of Oswego Committee of the Whole met Aug. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2023

Village of Oswego Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Aug. 8

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 13, 2023

Oswego Community Unit School District 308 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 11

There were 1,433 Asian students enrolled in Kendall County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Kendall County Times | Oct 12, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 5.5% of students enrolled in Kendall County school districts identified as Asian.

Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met Aug. 8

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 12, 2023

Village of Oswego Board of Trustees met Tuesday, Aug. 8

City of Plano City Council met Sept. 11

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 12, 2023

City of Plano City Council met Monday, Sept. 11

There were 85 Asian students enrolled in Grundy County schools in 2021-22 school year

By Kendall County Times | Oct 11, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Grundy County school districts identified as Asian.

Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Kendall County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

By Kendall County Times | Oct 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of homicide living in Kendall County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Kendall County Times.

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met Aug. 7

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 11, 2023

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met Monday, Aug. 7

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