College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

College of DuPage's Student Newspaper

The Courier

An image illustrating the US Supreme Court and Congress with an image of 3 judges next to an image of a congressional building.

Sean Casten Proposes New Package of Legislation for US Democracy

Are you tired of feeling like your voice doesn't count in government decisions? Rep. Casten's package of reforms could change that, by bringing a more representative democracy to the United States.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
A photo of an AR-15 laying on the window of a booth at a gun range.

DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick Defies New Assault Weapon Ban, Sparks Outrage

Illinois Sheriffs face criticism after refusing to enforce new assault weapons ban, with Criminal Justice Professor Theodore Darden calling the response "problematic" and a dangerous precedent.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
January 30, 2023
Nancy Pelosi and Sean Casten take a photo with the roundtable panelists.

Nancy Pelosi, Sean Casten Talk To Illinois Experts About New Abortion Obstacles

Nancy Pelosi joined Sean Casten to talk with healthcare experts about the difficulties they face after the overturning of Roe.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
October 24, 2022
A Perspective on Abortion in Illinois

A Perspective on Abortion in Illinois

A recent reproductive rights press conference gave insight on the progressive point of view
Noah McBrien, Staff Writer
October 10, 2022
Sean Casten speaks to constituents at Downers Grove Public Library.

Gun Control And Inflation: Hot Topics During Downers Grove Town Hall

Congressman Casten advises students to push their Senators to end the filibuster.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
June 6, 2022
Rep. Bill Foster and Rep. Sean Casten present a check to 360 youth services.

Government Funding Seeks to Help Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth

Congressmen earmark funding to help local non profit build homeless shelter for vulnerable youth.
Devin Oommen, Staff Writer
April 18, 2022
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