October, 2023 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Kendall County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Kendall County Times | Oct 23, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Kendall County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Grundy County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2021-22 school year

By Kendall County Times | Oct 23, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in Grundy County student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Regional Office of Education acting as independent contractor for private corporation

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Oct 23, 2023

This is the first of a series of articles where we will discuss the Will and Grundy-Kendall County Regional Offices of Education, contracts, employees, IMRF, and alleged conflicts of interest.

Will-Grundy-Kendall ROEs Part 2: Problems with the 2017 contract

By John Kraft & Kirk Allen, Edgar County Watchdogs | Oct 23, 2023

This is part 2 in a series of articles on the Will County and Grundy-Kendall Counties Regional Offices of Education. Read the first article (here).

City of Sandwich City Council met Aug. 21

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2023

City of Sandwich City Council met Monday, Aug. 21

Village of Oswego Committee of the Whole met Sept. 19

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 23, 2023

Village of Oswego Committee of the Whole met Tuesday, Sept. 19

Which former Kendall County Times area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23?

By Kendall County Times | Oct 21, 2023

This former Kendall County Times area high school standout will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 23.

Kendall County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Oct. 14

By Kendall County Times | Oct 21, 2023

There were 29 reported residential sales in Kendall County in the week ending Oct. 14, according to BlockShopper.com.

Friday night football: where to see the Oswego Panthers and 3 other local football teams play today - Oct. 20

By Kendall County Times | Oct 20, 2023

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

City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met Aug. 15

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2023

City of Yorkville Public Works Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 15

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Sept. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 20, 2023

Newark Community Consolidated School District 66 Board of Education met Monday, Sept. 18

Marter: ‘The policies of my opponent have not only been one of appeasement but have gone far beyond to actually funding state sponsors of terror’

By Kendall County Times Report | Oct 19, 2023

Jim Marter the Kendall County Republican Chairman is criticizing Underwood’s policies, particularly her support for the Biden Administration’s stance, which he claims involves funding state sponsors of terror like Iran and the PLO.

Illinois General Assembly Gears Up for Veto Session

By Kendall County Times | Oct 19, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly is gearing up for its upcoming veto session, set to commence next Tuesday in Springfield. This two-week session, slated to begin on October 24, will see lawmakers address a range of important issues. One of the key matters on the agenda is the state's budget. As Illinois continues to grapple with fiscal challenges, legislators will be deliberating on potential amendments and adjustments to the budget. Representative John Smith expressed the importance of this issue, stating, "The state's budget is a critical area that requires careful...

City of Plano City Council met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2023

City of Plano City Council met Monday, Aug. 14

Village of Oswego Economic Development Commission met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 19, 2023

Village of Oswego Economic Development Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 13

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Aug. 14

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Yorkville Public Library Board of Trustees met Monday, Aug. 14

City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Sept. 13

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 18, 2023

City of Yorkville Planning and Zoning Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 13

Rezin: 'The daycares feel they don't have a voice'

By Kendall County Times | Oct 17, 2023

Sue Rezin, State Senator of the Illinois State Senate, expressed her concerns about the lack of representation for childcare providers during a hearing on Oct. 17th. Rezin addressed the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules subject matter hearing, emphasizing the need for a voice for those working in daycares.

How did home valuation prices perform in Kendall County in September 2023, compared to September 2022?

By Kendall County Times | Oct 17, 2023

In September 2023, the median sale price of a home in Kendall County rose by $13,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 2%.

Marter: ‘I'm asking Representative Underwood to join me in condemning any support shown for terrorist groups’

By Kendall County Times Report | Oct 17, 2023

In a move that intensifies the ongoing congressional race in Illinois' 14th District, Republican candidate Jim Marter is calling on his opponent, Democrat Lauren Underwood, to denounce a recent social media post by BLM Chicago.

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