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DuPage County cuts more government with sanitation district pact

By Russell Boniface | Sep 18, 2017

The Highland Hills Sanitary District will be disbanded within 18 months under a recently approved intergovernmental agreement, the Daily Herald has reported.

Boy with brain tumor becomes DuPage deputy for a day

By Russell Boniface | Sep 18, 2017

An 11-year-old boy who is receiving treatment for a brain tumor was sworn in recently as a DuPage County sheriff's deputy for the day, the Daily Herald reported.

College of DuPage slates 36th annual college fair

By Russell Boniface | Sep 13, 2017

The College of DuPage will host its 36th annual college fair from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, the school announced recently.

Breen's child protection, statute of limitation bills become law

By Russell Boniface | Sep 4, 2017

Illinois children will be better protected and challenges to statutes of limitations will get more thorough review thanks to measures sponsored by Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) that were turned into law recently, according to a press release.

Curran sworn in as senator from 41st District

By Russell Boniface | Aug 7, 2017

John Curran (R-Downers Grove), a former DuPage County Board vice chairman, was sworn in as the new state senator for the 41st Senate District on July 26. He was appointed to replace former Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno, who resigned on July 1.

Nybo-backed coverage for strep-related condition becomes law

By Russell Boniface | Jul 31, 2017

Illinois children suffering from autoimmune disorders associated with strep throat infections are now guaranteed health coverage, thanks to the enactment of "Charlie's Law."

Hultgren seeking applicants for STEM Scholars program

By Russell Boniface | Jul 17, 2017

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren (R-IL) said applications are now being accepted for STEM Scholars, a 14th Congressional District youth leadership program designed to expose high school students to careers and leadership skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM).