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DuPage County redistricting member says available mapping data 'disproportionately hurts minorities'
The DuPage County Redistricting Committee met earlier this month, where DuPage County District 6 board member James Zay said that, while the statewide remapping effort is more about Senate and House districts than county board districts, he is hesitant to use the American Community Survey (ACS) as suggested.
Government
Illinois grant will ‘help fund key improvements’ at trail in DuPage County
The Springbrook Prairie Trail's Brighton Ridge Connection will receive a $100,000 grant, Sen. John Curran (R-Downers Grove) said.
Schools
Schools districts serving DuPage County reopening
School districts across DuPage County are in the process of formalizing plans to offer in-person learning on a regular schedule as state officials ease mitigation restrictions.
Government
DUPAGE COUNTY: DuPage Care Center to Host Valentine’s Day Fundraiser to Benefit Residents
The DuPage Care Center is offering several ways to spread Valentine’s Day love to the residents of the center with the click of a button.
Business
Grogan says vote must be challenged after numbers don’t add up, echoes Trump sentiment
Bob Grogan, who lost the November election for DuPage County auditor by 75 votes has found Election Day data actually shows he won the election.
Business
DuPage Election Commission refuses to confirm accuracy of DuPage voter rolls; 20,000 voters in question
The DuPage County Clerk Election Division has denied a Freedom of Information Act requests for data that would help assess the accuracy of DuPage County’s voter rolls.
Schools
DuPage school superintendents concerned about possible delayed property tax payments; watchdog group skeptical
DuPage County School Superintendents recently reached out to DuPage County Board member Tim Elliott to express concerns about how a resolution to waive property tax penalties might affect the school system.
Government
DuPage County accepting donations of medical supplies in response to coronavirus outbreak
Donations are being accepted in DuPage County for medical supplies and personal protection equipment to assist in the coronavirus response. Anyone who has PPE equipment can donate it using www.protectdupage.org website.
Government
DuPage County operations update during coronavirus pandemic
DuPage County officials have updated information on its operations for residents due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Government
DUPAGE COUNTY Announces COVID-19 Service Updates
Due to the County’s COVID-19 response, DuPage County is limiting, delaying, or cancelling some services.
Government
DUPAGE COUNTY: DuPage County Announces Support for SB 2546
The DuPage County Animal Services Committee unanimously voted to support Senate Bill 2546 which builds on previous legislation banning the use of elephants in traveling shows.
Business
Pritzker's 'fair tax' would cost typical DuPage family $3,500 and the state 286,000 jobs, report says
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's proposed so-called "fair tax" plan, which he claims will cut taxes for 97 percent of state residents, will cost the typical DuPage County family about $3,500 and not resolve the state's fiscal issues, according to an Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) report.
Government
DUPAGE COUNTY: DuPage County Board Approves 2020 Budget
On Tuesday, the DuPage County Board approved its Fiscal Year 2020 budget with a balanced, $476.2 million spending plan.
Government
2018 Recap: Parolees in Wayne convicted of crimes involving alcohol
There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole in Wayne during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DuPage Policy Journal.