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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.
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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.
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Bill to ensure all DuPage residents represented on water board clears Senate
State Sen. Tom Cullerton's (D-Dist. 23) legislation to protect the DuPage County Water Commission, S.B.381, recently passed the Senate with bipartisan support and next moves to the House for consideration.
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Community program set for Sept. 15 in Elmhurst
The City of Elmhurst invites the public to attend the “Your Trees, Your Community" program on Sept. 15.
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Connelly, Cronin host Senior Health Fair Sept. 23
State Sen. Mike Connelly (R-Wheaton) and DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin will host a Senior Health Fair from 9 a.m. to noon Sept. 23 at the DuPage County Administration Building.
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DuPage County Workforce Development Week is underway
The DuPage County Workforce Development Week kicked off on Monday.
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New off-lease dog area opens at Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve
The DuPage County Forest Preserve District celebrated the opening a new 34-acre off-leash dog area at Hawk Hollow Forest Preserve in Bartlett with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Sept. 1.
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County Board Chairman Cronin presents 2016 budget
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin presented his 2016 budget proposal that reduces spending and holds the line on property taxes on Tuesday. The proposed spending plan amounts to $443.8 million, which is $5.7 million less than last year's budget.
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DuPage County reports first human case of West Nile Virus
Health department urges residents to take precautions against mosquito bites to avoid illness.
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HUD Development National Disaster Resilience Competition grant funding to be discussed Sept. 21
DuPage County staff are scheduled to provide an update on the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development National Disaster Resilience Competition (NDRC) at the Village of Lisle board workshop meeting Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
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DuPage chairman may have scored a 1st with proposed 2016 budget
This year marks what is believed to be the first time a DuPage County chairman has proposed a budget in September for the following fiscal year despite the state budget not being passed yet. DuPage County Chairman Dan Cronin said Sept. 9 that the board is aware of the necessity and need county residents have for social, respite and community services.
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DuPage Economic Development and Planning Department changes name to Building & Zoning
DuPage County said Monday the DuPage County Economic Development and Planning Department has been renamed the Building & Zoning Department.