Articles filed under Counties
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DuPage County keeps federal lobbyistFeb 03, 2025 4:59 pm - DuPage County Board members have agreed to pay a lobbying firm up to $96,000 to represent county interests before Congress and federal executive branch agencies for another year.
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‘Delayed far too long’: Volo Bog State Natural Area among state sites targeted for improvementsFeb 03, 2025 2:07 pm - After decades on the wish list, long sought improvements at Volo Bog State Natural Area in Ingleside have been funded and are expected to proceed.
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Barbershop quartets offer singing Valentine's Day surprises across western suburbsFeb 03, 2025 1:23 pm - Barbershop quartets from the Chorus of DuPage have been delighting Valentine's Day sweethearts for over a decade, surprising them by serenading them with love songs, smiles, and a rose.
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Kane County to host town halls on sales tax referendumFeb 03, 2025 12:57 pm - Between Feb. 4 and March 10, the Kane County Board is hosting five town halls to provide information about proposed sales tax referendum to fund public safety services.
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‘Not just a river’: How communities can affect health of the Fox watershedFeb 03, 2025 12:42 pm - Gary Swick, president of Friends of the Fox River, emphasized the importance of caring for the watershed of the Fox River in a recent presentation.
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Huntley man pleads guilty to animal cruelty after 54 abandoned dogs found in parkFeb 03, 2025 12:20 pm - A Huntley man has been sentenced to one year of conditional discharge in a plea deal after he was accused of cruelty to dozens of animals, including a turtle, 17 cats and a dog.
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Pingree Grove tavern burglary leads to chase, crashFeb 02, 2025 10:13 am - One suspect is in custody and two others at large after a burglary at a Pingree Grove tavern early Sunday morning, police said.
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Erosion prevention project nets environmental recognition for Lake ZurichFeb 01, 2025 3:48 pm - A project to prevent erosion along the north branch of Buffalo Creek in Lake Zurich has been recognized by the American Public Works Association, Lake branch, with an award in the environment category.
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Geneva officers honored with Life Saving Medals for rescuing woman in distressFeb 01, 2025 1:30 pm - Four Geneva police officers were recently honored with Life Saving Medals for rescuing a woman who appeared to be attempting suicide.
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DuPage County dropping some marijuana impairment cases due to faulty lab testingJan 31, 2025 5:45 pm - DuPage County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin is dismissing charges in 19 marijuana-related cases because laboratories incorrectly detected or measured THC in defendants’ bodies.