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Convalescent Center report presented at DuPage board meeting
DuPage County board members recently listened to a presentation about the DuPage Convalescent Center from the Center for Governmental Research (CGR).
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DuPage County Sheriff's Merit Commission holds Executive Session at recent meeting
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Merit Commission conducted group interviews during its regular meeting March 24.
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DuPage Forest Preserve conducting prescription burns this spring
In an effort to clear potential hazard areas and prevent fires from destroying the natural habitats of local animal and plant species, the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County has dispatched specially trained crews to implement the use of prescription burns in areas of the county.
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DuPage transportation committee approves contract for geese control
The DuPage County Transportation Committee approved three contracts during its meeting on Feb. 16.
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DuPage Zoning Board reviews residential, industrial property cases
The DuPage County Zoning Board of Appeals held a public hearing Feb. 25 to address the zoning requests of residents and business owners in Lombard and Hanover Park.
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DuPage Sheriff's Merit Commission holds executive session
The DuPage County Sheriff’s Merit Commission held group interviews Thursday to address personnel concerns in a special executive session.
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Downers Grove residents encouraged to participate in early voting
Residents of Downers Grove who wish to participate in early voting for the March 15 general primary election will have the opportunity to submit their votes in advance this year.
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Website provides tips on coyotes
In an effort to minimize the anxiety related to coyote sightings this upcoming spring season, DuPage County is continuing its efforts to educate the public regarding the area’s coyote population and their nature, habits and behavior.
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Health officials: Risk of Zika low in DuPage County
According to assessments by the DuPage County Health Department, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the risk of contracting the virus is very low in DuPage county.
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Westmont firefighter fired for child porn charges
Village of Westmont officials received information Thursday that Peter Woitovich, a part-time firefighter-paramedic, was arrested by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office for child pornography.
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DuPage County's new smartphone app aims to keep community connected
DuPage County this week launched its Navigate DuPage app for smartphones to help residents stay informed on upcoming local events and news, share their thoughts and be more connected with county government.
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DuPage residents urged to sign up for Smart911 service
DuPage County is encouraging residents to sign up for a safety service that enhances the information a regular 911 call can provide, which in turn could lead to faster emergency response times.
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DuPage County launches survey on workforce needs
Choose DuPage, an organization devoted to promoting DuPage County economic development, recently teamed up with real estate company Jones Lang LaSalle to gain insight on ideal conditions desired by today's workforce.
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Magazine names DuPage No. 1 U.S. county for upward mobility
American City and County magazine named DuPage County the nation’s No. 1 county for upward mobility -- the only county in the Midwest to make the list's top 10.
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DuPage opiate-overdose initiative reaches life-saving milestone
The DuPage Narcan Program (DNP), an initiative created to fight the alarming rate of opiate-overdose deaths with the drug Narcan, recently marked the 100th life saved by the program since its inception in 2014.