Jim Marter, a candidate for the 14th Congressional District and Chairman of the Kendall County Republican Party, recently demonstrated his support for the Jewish community by attending a Menorah lighting ceremony.
Jerry Evans, a candidate for the 11th Congressional District, recently received an endorsement from DuPage County Coroner Richard Jorgensen. Evans expressed his satisfaction with the support from Jorgensen.
Black students, constituting 2.2% or 15 of Howard B. Thomas Grade School's total student population of 689, accounted for 19 out of the 96 total suspensions (19.8%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly 1.3 suspensions per student, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Lawmakers Hear Testimony on AWB RulesMembers of the Joint Committee on Administrative Rules (JCAR) met on December 12 to hear testimony from the Illinois State Police (ISP) on their proposed permanent rules for enforcement of the state’s "assault weapon" ban (AWB). The ISP's temporary emergency rules remain in effect, and the proposed permanent rules will be discussed further at the January meeting of JCAR. The emergency rules include the requirement for owners of banned firearms purchased before January 10, 2023, to file an affidavit with ISP. However, there is still...
Hispanic students, constituting 6.3% or 20 of Heartland Elementary School's total student population of 316, accounted for one out of the two total suspensions (50%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per 20 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.