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DuPage Convalescent Center seeking Valentines for residents
The community of DuPage is being offered the change to send Valentine wishes to residents of the DuPage Convalescent Center.
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DuPage County watershed plan meeting slated for 7 p.m. today
DuPage County will host a meeting to discuss the East Branch DuPage River Watershed Resilency Plan in Wheaton City Hall at 5 p.m. today.
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O'Hare noise, community relations discussed during SOC meet-and-greet
Nine representatives of the Suburban O'Hare Commission hosted a meet-and-greet with local communities on Jan. 29 to discuss the commission's efforts to reduce noise originating from the airport.
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State Attorney's Office promotes two longtime prosecutors
The DuPage County State Attorney's Office recently promoted two longtime attorneys.
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East Branch DuPage River Watershed Resiliency Plan meeting slated for Feb. 23
DuPage County residents will be given an opportunity to learn more about the draft East-Branch DuPage River Watershed Resiliency Plan this month.
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Itasca sues Baxter & Woodman alleging design problems
The Village of Itasca has filed a lawsuit against Baxter & Woodman Inc., Chicago, alleging breach of contract. The lawsuit seeks $4 million in damages for a host of issues relating to the Waste Water Treatment Plant on Prospect Avenue designed by Baxter & Woodman.
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Illinois bill aims to let cities file for state bankruptcy protection
State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) and co-sponsor Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) have filed House Bill 298, which, if passed, will let Illinois municipalities file for bankruptcy.
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Tuskegee NEXT project fundraiser to be held at DuPage Airport
Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin said on Monday that they are holding a fundraiser for the Tuskegee NEXT 2025 Project.
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DuPage schools official said funding 'greatest challenge'
Despite several challenges in 2015, the DuPage Regional Office of Education looks to the future in a positive way. Among the obstacles are funding, Regional Superintendent Darlene Ruscitti said.
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Adopt-a-Trail seeks volunteers in DuPage County
If you are interested in helping to keep local trails free of debris, the Adopt-a-Trail program may be for you.
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Ten CSBG scholarships up for grabs
Ten college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals are now available through the DuPage County Department of Community Services.
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Leaders protect local revenues
DuPage County mayors David Brummel (Warrenville), Bullwinkel (Villa Park), Craig (Hanover Park), and Veenstra (Addison) recently met at the latest budget address to defend local revenues. Gov. Rauner’s budget address discussed the governor’s proposal as well as local revenues.
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Rep. Sandack joins school funding task force
State Rep. Ron Sandack (R-Downers Grove) has been selected to join a bipartisan task force that will evaluate the adequacy and equity of the school funding formula.
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DuPage approves incentives aimed at building green
An incentive program to encourage developers and property owners to build green projects throughout DuPage County has been approved by the county board. The board recently unanimously voted to implement a list of incentives that reduce permitting time and costs for projects that qualify under U.S.
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DuPage County Board members travel to state capital
State Sens. Michael Connelly (R-48th) and Ron Sandack (R-21st) on Wednesday welcomed seven DuPage County Board members to the Illinois State Capitol.