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Villa Park man sentenced to fifty-five years for murder of girlfriend after domestic altercation
A Villa Park man was sentenced to fifty-five years in the Illinois Department of Corrections for the murder of his girlfriend, Jessica Reyes, following a domestic altercation at his apartment, according to an Oct. 16 announcement by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin. Anthony Jimenez, 28, formerly of the 1600 block of S. Michigan Avenue, appeared before Judge Mia McPherson, who handed down the sentence after Jimenez pleaded guilty on May 8 to one count of First Degree Murder.
Man found guilty in 2001 aggravated criminal sexual assault case in West Chicago
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin announced on Oct. 15 that Alberto Gomez, last believed to be living in Warrenville, was found guilty of sexually assaulting a West Chicago woman at her residence in 2001.
Court detains Joliet man on parole after high-speed police chase in DuPage County
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Oak Brook Chief of Police Brian Strockis announced on Oct. 8 that Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to detain Jovan A. Smith, a Joliet resident, pre-trial. Smith, age 30, is accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and appeared in First Appearance Court charged with one count of Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding a Police Officer, a Class 4 Felony.
FOIA request sent to Village of Oak Brook regarding Oakbrook Center shooting records on 2026-10-08
FOIA Request to Village of Oak Brook regarding Oakbrook Center shooting records on 2026-10-08. The DuPage Policy Journal, in collaboration with the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Village of Oak Brook. The request seeks detailed records concerning the shooting at Oakbrook Center on September 30, 2026, involving Chance Jamerson, age 29, from Chicago.
Duration-Dependent Efficacy and Clinical Safety of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy for Paediatric Myopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis—Comment
No abstract is available for this article. Data Availability Statement Data sharing not applicable to this article as no datasets were generated or analysed during the current study. References 1, , , et al., “Duration-Dependent Efficacy and Clinical Safety of Repeated Low-Level Red-Light Therapy for Paediatric Myopia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis,” Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology 54, no. 5 (2026): 630–652, https://doi.org/10.1111/ceo.70105.
Judge grants pre-trial detention for Glen Ellyn man accused of bringing gun to hospital ER
Judge Robert Walsh granted the State’s motion on Sep. 28 to detain Michael Vangarsse, a Glen Ellyn resident, before trial after he was accused of bringing a loaded firearm into the waiting room of Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. Vangarsse, 38, appeared at First Appearance Court and faces three counts of Aggravated Unlawful Possession of a Weapon, classified as Class 4 Felonies.
Aurora man charged with aggravated battery at Moon Festival in DuPage County
An Aurora man has been charged with multiple counts of aggravated battery after allegedly punching several people and spitting on a police officer during the Moon Festival at Pacifica Square strip mall, according to a Sept. 21 announcement from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Aurora Chief of Police Matt Thomas. Calvin Jones, 30, appeared in First Appearance Court facing three counts of Aggravated Battery in a Public Place and one count of Aggravated Battery to a Police Officer.
FOIA request sent to Glenbard East High School regarding student prayer on September 17, 2026
FOIA Request to Glenbard East High School regarding student prayer and the Muslim Student Association on September 17, 2026. The DuPage Policy Journal, in collaboration with the Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Glenbard East High School. The request seeks specific records related to student prayer activities and the Muslim Student Association (MSA) within the school.
Letter: Calendar Era or Antiviral Choice–What Explains the Survival Benefit of Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate After Hepatocellular Carcinoma Resection? Authors' Reply
We thank Drs Lin and Hung for their thoughtful comments on our study [1], which provided an opportunity to examine whether the survival advantage of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) over entecavir (ETV) reflects calendar-period confounding [2]. We accept the central concern: the propensity score model did not include the year of resection, and the 902 patients underwent resection between 2007 and 2025. Accordingly, we repeated the analysis using the approaches they suggested (Table 1). TABLE 1.
Cook County man charged with solicitation of a sexual act of a minor in Elmhurst
DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Elmhurst Chief of Police Michael McLean announced on Aug. 31 that Janeiro Green, 70, of Deerfield, has been charged with one count of Solicitation of a Sexual Act of a Minor, classified as a Class 4 Felony. Green appeared in First Appearance Court and was released from custody under conditions that include no contact with the victim or anyone under eighteen years old. The charge is non-detainable under Illinois’ Safe-T-Act.
Glendale Heights man charged with damaging radar unit and license plate cameras near school zone
A Glendale Heights man has been charged with damaging a speed radar unit near a school zone, vandalizing six automated license plate reader cameras, and stealing six of the devices last week, according to an Aug. 21 announcement from DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Glendale Heights Chief of Police George Pappas.
Hanover Park man denied pre-trial release in attempted armed robbery of Uber driver
Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for Nicholas Phillips, a Hanover Park resident accused of attempting to rob an Uber driver at gunpoint, according to an Aug. 12 announcement by DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Roselle Chief of Police Roberto Barreto.
Investigation continues into Lombard man charged with sexual assault of minors met online
The DuPage County State’s Attorney announced on Aug. 10 that the investigation is ongoing into Adam Johnson, a 25-year-old Lombard resident who was recently charged and detained pre-trial for allegedly sexually assaulting multiple young girls he met via social media.
Court denies pre-trial release for two suspects in Naperville home invasion case
DuPage County State’s Attorney Bob Berlin and DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick announced on July 29 that Andre Bridges, 35, of DeKalb, and Nicole Smith, 40, of Naperville appeared in First Appearance Court, where Judge Joshua Dieden granted the State’s motion to deny pre-trial release for both defendants. Bridges and Smith are suspects in a home invasion that occurred on July 27 in unincorporated Naperville.
Judge denies pre-trial release for man accused of aggravated DUI and fleeing police
A DuPage County judge granted the State’s motion on July 28 to deny pre-trial release for Luis Robles Carrillo, a Glendale Heights resident accused of leading police on a high-speed chase and crashing into several squad cars after allegedly drinking.
Rep. Amy Grant calls for transparency after report on harassment allegation response delays
State Representative Amy Grant called for increased transparency and accountability in the Illinois General Assembly following a Chicago Tribune report alleging delayed action by House Speaker Chris Welch’s office regarding harassment allegations against former State Representative Harry Benton, according to a July 21 statement. Grant said, “The allegations described in the Tribune’s reporting are deeply troubling. Victims deserve to be heard and protected.
DuPage Policy Journal publication area sees 15 H-2A petitions from employers during 2024
Employers based in the DuPage Policy Journal publication area submitted 15 H-2A petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub. All petitions submitted were approved. The H-2A visa program allows U.S. employers to hire foreign workers for temporary or seasonal agricultural jobs when enough domestic workers are unavailable.
Wheaton wins second straight CCIW women’s cross country title; Crabtree matches record time
Wheaton College secured its 17th overall and second consecutive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Cross Country Championship on Saturday at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island, Illinois. The team placed six runners among the top 15, finishing with 38 points to claim the 2025 title. Elmhurst and Illinois Wesleyan tied for second with 92 points each, while Augustana finished fourth with 106.
CCIW names men’s soccer all-conference team; Wheaton earns multiple honors
The College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) has announced its 2025 Men’s Soccer All-Conference Team. Wheaton College, which secured the league championship, led with five student-athletes recognized, including four First Team selections. North Central’s Joseph Sargent, a freshman forward from Evanston, Illinois, was named both CCIW Offensive Student-Athlete of the Year and CCIW First-Year Student-Athlete of the Year.
CCIW women’s soccer championship quarterfinals set to begin Saturday
The 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Soccer Championship will begin on Saturday with quarterfinal matches featuring Illinois Wesleyan against Wheaton and Carthage facing Elmhurst. The winners will advance to the semifinals, where they will meet top-seeded North Central and second-seeded North Park next Wednesday.
Field set for 2025 CCIW men’s soccer championship as postseason begins
The 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Soccer Championship is set to begin this Saturday, marking the start of the league’s 23rd annual postseason tournament. Six teams have qualified for the event, which will feature quarterfinal matches at campus sites. Wheaton College enters as the top seed after finishing conference play unbeaten and winning its second consecutive outright league title.
Illinois House Republicans criticize new green energy package over potential rate hikes
Amy Grant, Illinois State Representative for 47th District | Official Website Amy Grant, Illinois State Representative for 47th District | Official Website Illinois House Republicans have voiced their opposition to a new energy package they describe as the “Green New Giveaway,” arguing it will lead to higher utility rates for families in the state. The package includes subsidies aimed at promoting green energy initiatives.
North Central favored to win CCIW men’s wrestling championship for fourth consecutive year
North Central has been selected as the favorite to win the 2025-26 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Wrestling Championship, according to the annual preseason coaches’ poll released Wednesday. The Cardinals received nine first-place votes and a total of 81 points in the poll. North Central has maintained a strong record, winning 57 consecutive CCIW duals since February 2, 2017.
Garland and Sehy receive weekly CCIW honors for men’s swimming and diving
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Augustana College’s Michael Garland and Carthage College’s Carson Sehy have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Swimming & Diving Student-Athletes of the Week for their performances in recent competitions. Garland earned the swimming honor after strong showings at two events.
Wheaton’s Rusin and North Central’s Rijnja named CCIW men’s soccer student-athletes of the week
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Wheaton College’s Craig Rusin and North Central College’s Joris Rijnja have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week. The announcement was made Tuesday. Rusin received Offensive honors after his performance in Wheaton’s 2-1 victory at Carroll.
North Central athletes take both weekly CCIW women’s soccer awards
North Central College athletes have received both the offensive and defensive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Soccer Student-Athlete of the Week awards for the most recent week. Jordan Lange, a junior from Aurora, Illinois, was named the offensive honoree after scoring two goals in North Central’s 3-0 victory over North Park on Saturday. Her first goal came from a penalty kick in the first half, and she added another in the second half.
Illinois Wesleyan's Barouniotis and Carroll athletes earn CCIW volleyball weekly honors
Illinois Wesleyan’s Alex Barouniotis and Carroll University’s Payton Depies and Maggie McGough have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week, according to a statement released by the CCIW on Monday. Barouniotis received Hitter of the Week honors after leading Illinois Wesleyan to two wins, including a sweep over Millikin that secured at least a share of the CCIW regular-season title.
Carthage named preseason favorite in CCIW men's basketball coaches' poll
Carthage has been selected as the preseason favorite to win the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) men’s basketball title for the 2025-26 season, according to a coaches’ poll released by the league office. The Firebirds, who were last season’s outright CCIW champions, received eight first-place votes and a total of 64 points—the highest possible in the poll. This marks the first time since the 2010-11 season that Carthage has been chosen as the preseason favorite.
Augustana's Mihm and Carthage's Leistico earn CCIW weekly honors in women's swimming & diving
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Augustana’s Kendle Mihm and Carthage’s Kendall Leistico have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Swimming & Diving Student-Athletes of the Week, according to an announcement from the conference on Tuesday. Mihm, representing Augustana, began her season with notable performances in freestyle events.
North Park's Alexandra Pugachova named CCIW women's tennis student-athlete of the week
Alexandra Pugachova of North Park University has been named the Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week by the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW). The announcement was made Wednesday. Pugachova, a sophomore, achieved two wins in a recent dual match against Wheaton. She partnered with Thea Gifvars to secure a 7-6 doubles victory over Janet Kondo and Ella Malone. Later in singles play, she defeated Madeline Gentry at the top spot with scores of 6-1, 6-2.
Illinois Wesleyan's Adriana Crabtree sets CCIW record with fourth straight weekly honor
Illinois Wesleyan University senior Adriana Crabtree has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in women’s cross country for the fourth consecutive time. This recognition marks a first in CCIW history for a women’s cross country runner. Crabtree placed 21st in the B race at the Nuttycombe Invitational held in Madison, Wisconsin, last Saturday.
North Central’s BJ Sorg earns CCIW weekly cross country honor after Augustana meet
BJ Sorg from North Central College has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Tuesday. Sorg earned this recognition after finishing sixth overall in the gold race at the Augustana Interregional Invitational, which took place last Saturday at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island.
North Park’s Chavez and Wheaton’s Krahel receive CCIW men’s soccer weekly honors
North Park University’s Nico Chavez and Wheaton College’s Jack Krahel have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week. The announcement was made Tuesday. Chavez, a junior from Des Plaines, Illinois, scored three goals over two matches for North Park. He found the net in a 3-2 loss to nationally ranked Chicago last Wednesday and scored both goals in North Park’s 2-1 comeback win against Carroll on Saturday.
Illinois Wesleyan volleyball holds sixth place in national rankings
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Illinois Wesleyan University’s women’s volleyball team has held onto the sixth spot in the latest American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA)/TARAFLEX Division III national poll, which was released on Tuesday.
Illinois Wesleyan and Augustana players receive CCIW football weekly awards
Illinois Wesleyan University football players Dermot Smyth and Matt Worthington, along with Augustana College’s Toby Splitt, have been recognized as the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Football Student-Athletes of the Week. Smyth received offensive honors after leading Illinois Wesleyan to a 49-27 victory over Millikin. The junior quarterback from Chicago completed 21 of 31 passes for a career-high 383 yards and matched his personal best with five touchdown passes.
Lewis and Grant host free document shredding and food drive in Wheaton
Seth Lewis, Illinois State Senator for 24th District | Illinois General Assembly Seth Lewis, Illinois State Senator for 24th District | Illinois General Assembly State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) and State Representative Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) are organizing a free document shredding and food drive event for local residents.
Illinois Wesleyan volleyball returns to #7 spot in national AVCA rankings
Illinois Wesleyan University's women's volleyball team has climbed back to its highest-ever position in the national rankings, securing the #7 spot in the latest Division III poll from the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA). The Titans, who also held the seventh position two weeks ago, currently hold a 14-1 overall record and are undefeated at 3-0 in College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) play.
North Central and North Park athletes receive CCIW women’s soccer weekly honors
North Central’s Jordan Lange and North Park’s Sofia Svensson have been named Co-Offensive Student-Athletes of the Week by the College Conference of Wisconsin and Illinois (CCIW) for their performances in women’s soccer. North Central’s Mackenzie Loomis was also recognized as the league’s Defensive Student-Athlete of the Week. Lange helped North Central to two conference wins, scoring three goals over the week.
North Central remains top-ranked as CCIW football teams earn national recognition
North Central maintained its position at the top of national Division III football rankings following a 59-10 victory over Millikin, improving to 5-0 on the season. The Cardinals received all 52 first-place votes in the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) poll and 23 of 25 in the D3football.com poll, holding the number one spot in both rankings for each release this season. Wheaton also saw movement in the national polls after a 65-21 win over Illinois Wesleyan.
Four student-athletes recognized for weekly football awards by CCIW
Strong individual performances in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) football games have led to the announcement of this week’s Student-Athletes of the Week. Thomas Skokna from North Central was recognized for his offensive performance after catching five touchdown passes in a 59-10 win over Millikin. This achievement set a program record and is also the highest number of touchdown receptions in Division III football this season.
Illinois Wesleyan and Millikin athletes honored as CCIW volleyball players of the week
Illinois Wesleyan University's Taylor French and Sophia Feeney, along with Millikin University's Kyra Carothers, have been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Volleyball Student-Athletes of the Week. Taylor French, recognized as Hitter of the Week, played a key role in Illinois Wesleyan's win over Carthage last Wednesday. French recorded 16 kills with a .262 hitting percentage, six aces, 13 digs, and one block during the four-set match.
North Central women's tennis wins sixth straight CCIW regular season title
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois The North Central College women's tennis team has secured its sixth consecutive College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) regular season title after a 7-0 win over Elmhurst. The victory took place in Elmhurst, Illinois. The team started strong in doubles play. The Zaskowski sisters, Eva and Alexandra, won 6-1 at the No. 2 spot.
CCIW men’s soccer: Weekly honors awarded as playoff race intensifies
Another week of competition in the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) men's soccer saw North Central and Wheaton athletes receive weekly honors, as teams across the league continued their push toward postseason play. North Central’s Joseph Sargent and Wheaton’s Jack Krahel were recognized as CCIW Men’s Soccer Student-Athletes of the Week. Sargent, a freshman forward, scored three goals and added an assist in two North Central victories last week.
Illinois Wesleyan’s Gigi Zera named CCIW women’s golf student-athlete of the week
Illinois Wesleyan University sophomore Gigi Zera has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Golf Student-Athlete of the Week. The announcement was made by the CCIW on Wednesday. Zera was recognized for her performance at the Wisconsin-Whitewater Fall Invite, which took place on September 29 and 30 at TPC Wisconsin. She finished in fourth place overall, recording a score of 77 in the first round and a one-over 73 in the final round.
Pablo Castro sets school record and earns CCIW men’s golf weekly honor
Illinois Wesleyan golfer Pablo Castro has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Men’s Golf Student-Athlete of the Week after setting a new single-round record for his school. Castro recorded a 64 at last month’s NCAA Division III Preview, marking both a personal and program best. The event took place at Mission Inn Resort & Club in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, from September 21 to 23.
North Central’s Abigail Penados named CCIW women’s tennis student-athlete of the week
North Central College senior Abigail Penados has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Tennis Student-Athlete of the Week. Penados achieved a 4-0 record last week while playing for the Cardinals, who currently hold first place in the conference. Penados, from Morton Grove, Illinois, secured singles victories in dual matches against Wheaton and Augustana. She defeated Madeline Gentry of Wheaton with scores of 6-4, 6-3 at the top position in the lineup.
Illinois Wesleyan's Adriana Crabtree earns third straight CCIW cross country weekly honor
Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Maureen Harty Executive Director | College Conference Of Wisconsin And Illinois Adriana Crabtree from Illinois Wesleyan University has been named the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Cross Country Student-Athlete of the Week, according to an announcement from the league office on Tuesday. Crabtree earned this recognition after finishing fourth at the Dan Hutson Invitational in Waverly, Iowa.
North Central’s Nolan Crooks earns CCIW men’s cross country student-athlete of the week
North Central College junior Nolan Crooks has been named the College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Student-Athlete of the Week in men’s cross country, according to an announcement from the conference office on Tuesday. Crooks, who is from Downers Grove, Illinois, led his team to a perfect score at the Skyhawk Invitational held in Dixon, Illinois, last Saturday. He finished first in the 8K race with a time of 26:04.
Senator Seth Lewis announces $182.88 million for transportation upgrades in his district
State Senator Seth Lewis (R-Bartlett) has announced that $182.88 million in state funding will be directed toward road and bridge improvements in the 24th Senate District, which covers parts of DuPage and Suburban Cook Counties. The funding is part of the Illinois Department of Transportation’s (IDOT) Multi-Year Program, supporting both state and local highway projects. “This is a transformative investment in this region’s infrastructure,” said Lewis.
Illinois Wesleyan favored for fourth straight CCIW women’s golf title
Illinois Wesleyan has been selected as the favorite to win the 2025 College Conference of Illinois & Wisconsin (CCIW) Women’s Golf Championship, according to the annual pre-championship coaches’ poll released by the league office. The Titans received eight first-place votes and a total of 64 points in the poll. The CCIW Women’s Golf Championship will begin on Monday at 9 a.m. at Metamora Fields Golf Club in Metamora, Illinois.
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