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DuPage County clerk warns of ‘unprecedented disaster’ in November election if funding shortfalls aren't addressedAug 22, 2026 10:24 am - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek says she will not be able to deliver the “gold standard” voters have come to expect if the county board does not provide the money she says is needed to run the November elections.
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‘Much more than old books on a shelf’: DuPage recorder celebrates return of long-lost land records bookAug 21, 2026 4:56 pm - DuPage County officials Friday celebrated the return of a long-lost piece of county history — a plat book detailing land records from the 1860s and 1870s.
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Pritzker signs disaster proclamation to aid communities in storm cleanup effortsAug 20, 2026 7:54 am - Gov. JB Pritzker issued a proclamation Tuesday to bring financial help to 15 Illinois counties — including five in the Chicago region — pounded by severe and record-breaking storms over recent weeks.
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DU-COMM marks 100th life saved since 2005Aug 18, 2026 2:48 pm - DU-COMM recently reached the milestone of its 100th documented save on the Wall of Life since 2005, highlighting the collective effort of telecommunicators, field responders, and partner agencies in emergency response.
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Tornado sirens accidentally set off overnight in DuPage CountyAug 18, 2026 9:27 am - Residents in DuPage County were awakened by tornado sirens early Tuesday morning that were activated accidentally, officials said.
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Stellantis ups investment to $800 million at idled Belvidere plant to build new Jeep Cherokee in 2029Aug 17, 2026 3:43 pm - Stellantis announced Friday it is upping its investment in the idled Belvidere plant to $800 million, retooling it with its latest manufacturing platform to build the next generation Jeep Cherokee.
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Home & garden calendar, Aug. 17-29Aug 17, 2026 3:00 pm - Upcoming gardening club meetings and events in the Chicago suburbs, covering topics like bringing plants indoors, green initiatives, and more. Also a list of garden shows, nature walks, plant sales, and workshops.
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Low-interest loans available for July storm damage in Kane, DuPage countiesAug 15, 2026 9:28 am - Residents in Kane and DuPage counties who had damage and losses from the storms that occurred July 2-4 can apply for low-interest loans through the U.S. Small Business Administration.
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Kitten boom: High number of cats straining the resources of suburban animal sheltersAug 14, 2026 2:40 pm - Those who operate animal shelters and adoption facilities have concerns about a booming cat population.
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DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coronerAug 13, 2026 11:41 am - DuPage County Board members have rejected a proposal to ask voters in November if the county should have a coroner or medical examiner.