Articles filed under Counties
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Cook, DuPage counties in 'severe' drought, though fire risk limited in suburbsJun 29, 2023 5:00 am - With Illinois entering its sixth week of a worsening drought, fire risk is heightened, but local fire departments say the weather phenomenon hasn't presented too much of...
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Full house: DuPage needs help finding pets a homeJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - Dozens of animals at DuPage County Animal Services' shelter need your help finding a home. With 80 dogs, 119 cats and 34 small and exotic animals, the shelter recently r...
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Neighbors ask for 'robust' patrols July Fourth in wake of Juneteenth shootingJun 29, 2023 1:00 am - DuPage County officials are being asked to patrol the site of a fatal Juneteenth shooting during the July Fourth celebrations. Burr Ridge resident JoAnn Krypel Tuesday t...
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DuPage County approves funds to expand mental health servicesJun 28, 2023 5:00 am - DuPage County Board members approved $7.75 million to help build a new crisis recovery center to address mental health needs. The center, estimated to cost $25.8 million...
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DuPage County Board thanks retiring health department directorJun 28, 2023 1:00 am - After 16 years with the DuPage County Health Department, the last 10 as its executive director, Karen Ayala offered few words Tuesday as county board members recognized ...
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Lake County increases commitment to bicycle, pedestrian safetyJun 28, 2023 1:00 am - Lake County's proposed five-year transportation improvement program reflects a growing commitment to bicycle and pedestrian access and safety. About $98 million is targe...
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State extends air quality alert into ThursdayJun 28, 2023 1:00 am - State officials are extending an air quality alert through today as conditions are expected to remain “unhealthy” due to smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketing much of...
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Attempted murder charges after, police say, Waukegan man shot at federal agents, copsJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - Police said a Waukegan man suspected of firearms trafficking shot at federal agents and officers when they were about to search his home Tuesday morning. None of the la...
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Kane County proclaims support for LGBTQ+ residents for first timeJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - LGBTQ+ Kane County residents received support and recognition from their county board for the first time in 186 years Tuesday as representatives approved a proclamation ...
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Man charged with possessing, disseminating child pornographyJun 27, 2023 1:00 am - A previous version gave an incorrect town for the defendant. A Campton Hills man has been charged with child pornography crimes. Michael C. Willis, 42, of the 39W80...