DuPage County News
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Eight ways to support an Alzheimer's caregiver during National Family Caregivers MonthOct 28, 2020 9:32 AM - November is National Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. To mark these events, the Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter is encouraging people to lend a helping hand to more than 587,000 Illinois family members and friends serving as Alzheimer's caregivers. Providing help and support to caregivers can be easier than most people think. Even little acts can make a big difference. The Alzheimer's Association Illinois Chapter offers these suggestions:
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Itasca mayor says village authorities won't enforce ban on indoor dining
Oct 27, 2020 7:30 PM - Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn says village officials and police in town won't enforce a ban on indoor restaurant and bar service ordered by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to curb the spread of COVID-19. -
Former Naperville parks director remembered as 'iconic figure'
Oct 27, 2020 6:35 PM - As former executive director of the Naperville Park District, Glen Ekey's work spilled into his personal life, loved ones say, blending his passion for recreation with his love of bringing people together until his death Friday at age 79. -
Proposed downtown Glen Ellyn apartments, designed with pandemic in mind, to get first hearing
Oct 27, 2020 3:54 PM - A Glen Ellyn advisory panel next month will conduct the first public hearing on a proposal to construct a $30 million apartment building on the site of a former grocery store in downtown. -
Former Montini coach pleads guilty to stealing money from private volleyball club
Oct 27, 2020 2:27 PM - A former Montini Catholic High School volleyball coach pleaded guilty Monday to stealing money from a private volleyball club in Darien. -
DuPage launches site to honor veteransOct 27, 2020 1:17 PM - In lieu of its annual Veterans Day ceremony, DuPage County will provide a virtual gathering place to celebrate veterans
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Naperville Park District Police asking for 2020 Toys for Tots donations
Oct 27, 2020 12:17 PM - Members of the Naperville Park District Police invite the community to contribute new, unwrapped toys for the 2020 DuPage County Toys for Tots program, hosted by the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve. -
DuPage could provide $2.5 million in virus relief for restaurants, bars
Oct 27, 2020 5:30 AM - DuPage County could offer financial relief for bars and restaurants left reeling from a ban on indoor service as COVID-19 cases are surging again. -
A bad situation made worse here? House Dist. 83 candidates talk COVID response
Oct 27, 2020 5:30 AM - The rising tax burden, unemployment, health care and other issues affecting Aurora-area residents have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 crisis, said the two candidates vying for the state House District 83 seat. -
College hunting during COVID-19: Many high school seniors are looking for the ideal college in less than ideal circumstances
Oct 27, 2020 9:45 AM - As COVID-19 persists, colleges are evolving their recruitment and admissions processes for next year's incoming classes; and similarly, prospective students are adjusting to a new way of applying to college and deciding where to attend.
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