Itasca
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1,276 new COVID-19 cases as Illinois sets record again for testsJul 18, 2020 1:00 am - Illinois reported 1,276 new cases of COVID-19 Saturday and recorded more than 40,000 tests for a third consecutive day. The state reported 46,099 tests, a record for a 2...
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Democrats blast Cronin over naming Tornatore to fill DiCianni's committee chair roleJul 17, 2020 1:00 am - Three Democrats on the DuPage County Board are blasting Chairman Dan Cronin for his plan to appoint a fellow Republican to the chairmanship of the county's health and hu...
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Out & About: Sign up for nature walks, garden toursJul 16, 2020 11:00 pm - Awakening In Nature retreat: 8:45 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at Stone Hill Farm, 37W249 Dean St. St. Charles. This retreat will be led by Deborah Marqui, lic...
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Why the pandemic is leading to more opioid overdosesJul 16, 2020 5:30 am - Opioid overdose deaths could reach record levels this year in Cook, Lake and DuPage counties as the COVID-19 pandemic adds several factors that contribute to drug-relate...
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Juneteenth won't be a DuPage County holiday in 2021Jul 16, 2020 1:00 am - DuPage is looking to educate the public about Juneteenth, but won't give county employees a paid day off on the holiday next year. The county board this week adopted a h...
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Itasca Food Pantry use up since COVID-19, organizers preparing for moreJul 16, 2020 1:00 am - The number of families relying on the Itasca Food Pantry has increased by 50% since the COVID-19 outbreak began, and organizers are preparing for more after July 25, whe...
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DuPage to dole out up to $43 million to help towns during COVID-19 crisisJul 16, 2020 1:00 am - Financial help has arrived for DuPage County municipalities facing rising costs due to COVID-19. County board members this week voted to officially allocate $43 million ...
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DuPage Friends of Extension hosts online auction for community programsJul 15, 2020 11:00 pm - DuPage Friends of Extension is hosting an online auction fundraiser of garden favorites and donated items from community businesses. Check out the items up for auction b...
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Connect with nature at DuPage Forest PreservesJul 15, 2020 11:00 pm - Join the Forest Preserve District of DuPage County for forest hikes on Wednesdays, bird walks on Fridays, and nature walks on Saturdays. They also are offering Centering...
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Community banks respond to small business needsJul 15, 2020 1:00 am - Despite the last few months of uncertainty in dealing with all the changes brought about by COVID-19, there has definitely been a bright spot for small businesses: commu...