The Highland Hills Sanitary District will be disbanded within 18 months under a recently approved intergovernmental agreement, the Daily Herald has reported.
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.
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.
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.
Illinois children suffering from autoimmune disorders associated with strep throat infections are now guaranteed health coverage, thanks to the enactment of "Charlie's Law."
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).