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Sandack bill giving taxpayers more control of tax bills passes House
H.B. 2459 would stop county from charging stormwater management utility fee without voter approval.
Dupage County
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Attorney Rabin elected secretary of NAMI DuPage
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of DuPage County recently elected attorney Jeffrey Rabin secretary.
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IDOT to hold listening sessions to discuss infrastructure needs
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), in cooperation with the Illinois Capital Development Board, is sponsoring a series of listening sessions across the state in order to discuss and gain input on the state’s infrastructure needs.
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No easy answers seen for how to fund DuPage County transportation needs
The need for a reliable road and rail network in DuPage County is a top priority, but the discussion on how best to fund transportation is challenging amid the backdrop of Illinois’ budget crisis, said Rep. Jeanne Ives.
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Learn about Spring Brook No. 1 Watershed Plan at May 19 meeting
A public information meeting hosted by DuPage County Stormwater Management is scheduled for 6 p.m. May 19 to discuss the draft Spring Brook No. 1 Watershed Plan at the county's JTK Administration Building, Room 1-500B, 412 N. County Farm Road in Wheaton. Meeting attendees will learn more about the data that assisted in forming the draft document, as well as the proposed recommendations.
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Draft wetland map public meetings set for June 23 and 25
City accepting public comments through July 2
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Open house to review wetland mapping project set
A public open house to review the DuPage County, Illinois, mapping project will take place from 4-7 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29 at the DuPage County Government Center, Jack T. Kneuepfer Building Auditorium, 421 County Farm Road, Wheaton, Illinois.
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Lombard Fire Department receives American Heart Association award
Department honored for providing specialized training for treatment of STEMI heart attack patients.
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Open house to discuss updated floodplain maps slated for July 29
An open house has been scheduled for July 29 to review the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) updated preliminary floodplain maps for all DuPage County, Illinois, communities.
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FEMA mapping revisions open house set for July 29
An open house hosted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to present the new digital Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) and Flood Insurance Study (FIS) for DuPage County and incorporated areas will be held July 29.
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FEMA issues updated DuPage County flood maps
Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRM) have been issued by the Federal Emergency Management Agency for the majority of DuPage County.
Government
DuPage County Fair to cause traffic delays through Sunday.
Motorists are being asked to adhere to parking restrictions and posted signs.
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Senator Connelly, Representative Wehrli hosting children's expo on Aug. 22
State Sen. Mike Connelly (R-Wheaton) and state Rep. Grant Wehrli (R-Naperville) will host a Children’s Safety Expo on Aug. 22 in Naperville. The event, which is free and geared toward a younger audience, will be run from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 22 at the Frontier Sports Complex, 3380 Cedar Glade Drive, Naperville.
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DuPage County creates index to protect against West Nile Virus
The DuPage County Health Department has created a Personal Protection Index (PPI) that will inform residents of the amount of West Nile Virus (WNV) activity in the county, as well as recommended protective measures.
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DuPage County kicking off Back to School Safety Strategy
The DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba is calling for zero tolerance when it comes to driving in school zones as children return to school.