Jake Griffin
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DuPage Co. towns already monitoring road salt useDec 01, 2008 10:00 pm - Many DuPage County road crews already are mixing their salt supplies with less costly alternatives to ensure there's enough to last another long winter. Monday's snowfal...
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Raises in line for DuPage sheriff's officeNov 19, 2008 10:00 pm - It finally may pay a little more to be a DuPage County deputy sheriff. After years of going without raises - including this year when Sheriff John Zaruba was given money...
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Capitol Christmas tree makes pit stop in Oak BrookNov 18, 2008 10:00 pm - An 81-foot tall Christmas tree bound for the front lawn of the U.S. Capitol spent Tuesday evening being ogled by customers of National Van Lines. The Broadview-based com...
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'Dog's best friend' leaves DuPage forest district boardNov 17, 2008 10:00 pm - If dogs were allowed to vote, DuPage County Forest Preserve commissioner Wally Brown might still be in office. As a key architect of the district's dog park policy, the ...
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County board losing half century of experienceNov 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Things will look a lot different in a few weeks inside the DuPage County Board chambers. With two members retiring, two being voted out and one moving to higher office i...
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Saying goodbye; five county board members left their markNov 15, 2008 10:00 pm - Robert Schroeder is looking forward to a weekly bridge game he usually has to skip. Pam Rion is planning to spend her newfound free time traveling. The soon-to-be-former...
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DuPage board chief eyes running for state officeNov 14, 2008 10:00 pm - DuPage County Board Chairman Robert Schillerstrom is hinting at a possible run for statewide office in two years. "I'm interested in doing what I can to turn things arou...
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Pay hikes for DuPage public safety workers sparks debateNov 13, 2008 10:00 pm - As the deadline approaches for the DuPage County Board to pass the coming year's budget, the battle over pay increases for public safety workers is heating up. The count...
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DuPage Co. board sets $12 mil for capital improvementsNov 12, 2008 10:00 pm - The DuPage County Board is setting aside $12 million next year for capital improvement projects. Where that money will be spent is still unknown, even after several hour...
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Most DuPage property owners paying taxes on timeNov 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Despite the downturn in the economy, DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry is reporting fewer property owners are late with tax payments this year. Henry reported 8,000 del...