How DuPage County is reacting to coronavirus
Due to the county's response to COVID-19, DuPage is limiting, delaying, or canceling some services based on public health guidance.
Officials said in a statement that the county is committed to serving residents to the greatest extent possible, especially during times of crisis. Essential county services will continue, they said. Residents may access a list of service changes on the county's website at dupageco.org.
To access a current schedule of county board and county board committee meetings - and to submit public comment online - visit dupageco.org/ThisWeekAtDuPage.aspx.
The 18th Judicial Circuit Court will have limited operation. To view a complete list of court closures, cancellations, delays, and appropriate contact information, visit dupageco.org/courts.
The DuPage County sheriff's office has suspended all personal visits to inmates until further notice. Attorneys and clergy members will be able to visit inmates but will be screened by staff for symptoms. Staff also are working to expand opportunities for detainees to communicate with their loved ones by phone.
The treasurer's office will see people by appointment only and will not accept walk-in customers. Tax prepayments should be sent via mail to 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton, IL 60187. To contact the office, call (630) 407-5900, email propertytaxadvocate@dupageco.org or visit dupageco.org/treasurer.
The county clerk will be taking meetings by appointment only. No walk-in customers will be allowed. License applications, record requests, and submittals may be made by calling (630) 407-5500, emailing countyclerk@dupageco.org, mailing to P.O. Box 1028, Wheaton, IL 60187, or visiting dupageco.org/countyclerk.
The recorder's office will be recording documents by appointment or by submitting records via mail to P.O. Box 936, Wheaton, IL 60187. If the document you are requesting was recorded since March 16, 1961, you can download a copy of the document for free at dupageco.org/recorder. If you need a document prior to March 16, 1961, you can send an email to recorder@dupageco.org. Please include a name, permanent index number, or address of the property. For questions, visit the website or call (630) 407-5400.
The county's building and zoning department will take permitting and zoning customers by appointment only. They will accept online permits for roofing, siding, electric revisions and upgrades and permits (window, A/C, furnace, and water heater). Permits will be issued via mail following online payments. To submit a permit or make an online payment, visit dupageco.org/buildingzoning.
County health department staff are first responders in a public health emergency. Therefore, the decision has been made to offer very limited essential services. The public health centers in Addison, Lombard, Wheaton, West Chicago, and Westmont are closed for most services. Behavioral health crisis services remain operational and available 24/7. Call (630) 682-7400 to inquire about other available services.
DuPage residents and health care professionals with concerns about exposure or specific symptoms are encouraged to call the DCHD Communicable Disease and Epidemiology program at (630) 221-7553 from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or (630) 682-7400 after hours.
The county health department also is posting updates on its website, dupagehealth.org/590/Coronavirus-Information. You can also call the health department's behavioral health crisis hotline (630) 627-1700, which is available 24/7.