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.
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.
Health department urges residents to take precautions against mosquito bites to avoid illness.
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.
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.
DuPage County said Monday the DuPage County Economic Development and Planning Department has been renamed the Building & Zoning Department.
The DuPage County Health Department recently created a Personal Protection Index (PPI) that informs residents of the amount of West Nile Virus activity in the county, as well as prevention steps that are recommended.
The DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) on Thursday announced that DuPage County tourism expenditures continue to rise, with 2014’s revenues and tax contributions at all-time highs for the third straight year.
Rep. Robert Dold among those signing discharge petition to move measure right to House floor.
The donation will be used to replace the roof on the museum's building as well as cover other interior repairs.
The county constructed a two reservoir system that operates when water elevations in the adjacent Klein Creek rise.
DuPage County will host a public hearing on Tuesday regarding a grant opportunity from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). The hearing will begin at 7 p.m. at the county's JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Road, room 1-500B in Wheaton.
The Village of Downers Grove's electronic recycling program has ended due to growing costs. The Village of Westmont will be working with DuPage County and other entities to identify or establish ongoing or new electronics recycling programs for residents.
Along with support from the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, DuPage County has a development project in place to create a plan for assessing and improving conditions and facilities for biking and walking in the areas surrounding the Elgin-O’Hare Expressway.
State Sen. Tom Cullerton (D-Dist. 23) introduced legislation recently that would allow the DuPage County Board to dissolve several appointed positions to streamline government and save taxpayers more than $100 million over the next 20 years.