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Wednesday, November 12, 2025

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Local government meetings today in DuPage County

DuPage County Local Government Meetings today.

By C. H. Benoit | Nov 12, 2025

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DuPage County residents paid 2nd-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

DuPage County residents paid just over $16.8 million in sales taxes, the second highest total paid per county in September.

By C. H. Benoit | Nov 11, 2025

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Westmont schedules public workshop to review draft 2026 village budget

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 11, 2025

The Village of Westmont will hold its annual public budget workshop on Thursday, November 13, 2025.

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Wheaton launches holiday light recycling program for residents and organizations

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 10, 2025

Residents of Wheaton can recycle old holiday lights at the Public Works Storage Facility located at 820 W. Liberty Drive.

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DuPage County lists government events for Nov. 9-15

By C. H. Benoit | Nov 10, 2025

DuPage County has the following events planned for this week.

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Westmont High School Choir plans community carol sing-along during Holly Days Festival

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 8, 2025

The Westmont High School Choir will introduce a new event to the annual Holly Days festivities this year.

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Glen Ellyn begins study on future of Fire Station 62

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 6, 2025

The Village of Glen Ellyn has started an independent review to assess possible renovations for its fire stations, focusing on Fire Station 62 located at 681 Taft Avenue.

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Illinois Rep. Hirschauer’s POW/MIA recognition day bill passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | Nov 5, 2025

State Rep. Maura Hirschauer authored a bill establishing POW/MIA Recognition Day, which passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Local government meeting today in DuPage County

By C. H. Benoit | Nov 4, 2025

DuPage County Local Government Meeting today — event starts at 7 pm.

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Westmont announces holiday office closures and changes to waste collection schedule

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2025

Village of Westmont offices will be closed to the public on several dates between November 2025 and February 2026.

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Westmont Public Library announces winter programs focused on dementia support

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2025

The Village of Westmont, in collaboration with the Westmont Public Library and other local agencies, is continuing its efforts to promote dementia awareness and education this winter.

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Westmont seeks public input for new strategic plan through community survey

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2025

The Village of Westmont has initiated a new effort to develop a strategic plan aimed at setting future goals and priorities for the community.

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Government-related event in DuPage County happening Nov. 2-8

By C. H. Benoit | Nov 3, 2025

Scheduled event in DuPage County for this week include the following.

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Westmont announces schedule for annual Holly Days Festival in November and December

By DuPage Policy Journal | Nov 3, 2025

The Village of Westmont has released the schedule for its 2025 Holly Days Festival, a series of community events set to take place throughout November and December.

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Illinois Rep. Hirschauer POW/MIA recognition day bill passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | Nov 2, 2025

State Rep. Maura Hirschauer’s bill to establish POW/MIA Recognition Day passed both the Illinois House and Senate.

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Illinois Sen. Ellman’s meal kit distribution regulation bill passes House and Senate

By B. S. Doyle | Nov 2, 2025

State Sen. Laura Ellman authored a bill regulating meal kit and ready-to-eat meal distribution facilities that passed both the House and Senate of the Illinois General Assembly.

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This November's government events in DuPage County

By B. S. Doyle | Oct 31, 2025

The following events are scheduled to take place in DuPage County this month.

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Westmont recognizes Michael Kwasek for 35 years of public works service

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 31, 2025

At a Village Board Meeting on October 30, 2025, the Village of Westmont acknowledged Michael Kwasek for his 35 years of work in the Public Works Department.

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Westmont police urge vigilance as national car thefts remain frequent

By Y. S. Wenger | Oct 31, 2025

Westmont, Illinois – The Westmont Police Department is reminding residents to take steps to prevent car theft as rates remain high nationwide. “As always, we encourage citizens to be diligent when protecting their property from theft,” said...

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Glen Ellyn clarifies police role amid recent federal immigration enforcement

By R. U. Cooper | Oct 31, 2025

The Village of Glen Ellyn has acknowledged recent immigration enforcement actions in the area carried out by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies.