DuPage County
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DuPage County has rolled out ‘Text-to-911.’ Here’s how to use the new serviceApr 09, 2025 11:09 am - DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy introduced text to 911 as a “critical step forward in making emergency services more accessible and inclusive.” The county also provided a few do’s and don’ts about the new service.
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Unmatched field knowledge is gained at Illinois Extension youth crop competitionApr 07, 2025 12:11 am - High school students can test their agricultural expertise in a crop scouting competition hosted by Illinois Extension. The event allows youth to network with university researchers while having fun and potentially winning cash prizes.
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Nicor Gas reminds customers, community to call 811 during Safe Digging MonthApr 04, 2025 8:55 pm - Warmer temperatures have finally arrived, and before springing into outdoor home projects, Nicor Gas is reminding customers and communities to “call before you dig” in observance of Safe Digging Month this April.
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Nicor Gas shares spring, severe weather safety tipsApr 04, 2025 7:57 pm - Before the next storm strikes, make sure you know these crucial safety steps including checking your gas meter, unplugging appliances, and more.
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Honoring our lifeline: Du-Comm celebrates National Public Safety Telecommunicators WeekApr 04, 2025 4:21 pm - On April 13-19, Du-Comm will celebrate National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, recognizing the dedication, skill and professionalism of emergency telecommunicators.
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Daily Herald photo contest winners for February 2025Apr 03, 2025 10:09 am - The winners of February’s Daily Herald amateur photo contest have a good eye for winter landscapes ... and people having fun. Kelley Dorner of Grayslake took first place with her photo of an ice formation that resembled a salt shaker.
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Ballot measures across Kane, DuPage counties have mixed successApr 02, 2025 5:24 pm - Kane County voters rejected a request to institute a 0.75% increase to the county sales tax, according to unofficial results. But voters weren’t opposed to all of the referendums on the ballot.
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Wheaton Drama to put the fun in dysfunction with ‘August: Osage County’Apr 02, 2025 10:30 am - Pulitzer-winning tragicomedy "August: Osage County" pushes boundaries with its dysfunctional family storylines. Wheaton Drama brings the bold production to its stage through April 13.
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DuPage County announces 2025 scholarship programMar 31, 2025 12:55 pm - DuPage County is offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals with high academic potential.
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Naperville pair ordered held on robbery chargesMar 23, 2025 3:11 pm - A DuPage County judge denied pre-trial release to two Naperville residents charged with committing an armed robbery at a Lisle convenience store and attempting to rob a woman at a Naperville bank ATM last week.