Articles filed under DuPage County Board
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DuPage sheriff wants $5.3 million to restore dozens of full-time postsAug 30, 2019 1:00 am - DuPage Sheriff James Mendrick is asking the county board to give his department more than $5 million in additional funding and restore dozens of full-time positions. The...
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DuPage County taking more time to consider marijuana salesAug 27, 2019 1:00 am - DuPage County Board members won't vote on whether to allow recreational marijuana sales in unincorporated areas until they hear from experts about law enforcement, healt...
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Why DuPage County clerk wants to buy new election equipment before 2020Aug 20, 2019 5:30 am - The DuPage County Clerk's office wants to buy 1,000 electronic poll books to replace its 900 aging devices and ensure smooth operations during next year's primary and ge...
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Huge voter turnout in 2020 could mean huge costs for DuPage CountyAug 19, 2019 5:30 am - DuPage election officials say voter turnout in 2020 is predicted to be historic, which could be very expensive for the county. County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek is asking to m...
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Hinsdale businessman confirmed for RTA post over Democrats' objectionsAug 13, 2019 1:00 am - A Hinsdale businessman has been named DuPage's representative on the Regional Transit Authority board, despite strong criticism from most Democrats on the county board. ...
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DuPage County surveys residents on proposed budgetAug 02, 2019 5:30 am - DuPage County residents are getting the opportunity to tell officials how they want their tax dollars spent. The county is conducting an online survey to solicit feedbac...
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What suburban residents are doing to shut 'puppy mills' downJul 10, 2019 5:30 am - Hope and Grace are golden retrievers who spent most their lives in cages with just one purpose - to produce puppies for pet stores. Grace was discarded by her commercial...
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DuPage wants more residents to use hazardous waste centerJul 09, 2019 1:00 am - DuPage County officials are planning a promotional campaign to encourage more residents to use a household hazardous waste collection facility in Naperville. The county ...
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Burr Ridge mayor sues trustee with defamation and libel claimsJul 05, 2019 1:00 am - Former DuPage County Board member and recently reelected Burr Ridge Mayor Gary Grasso has filed a defamation and libel lawsuit against sitting Burr Ridge Trustee Zachary...
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Cronin's restructuring plan draws fire from criticsJun 26, 2019 1:00 am - A move by DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin to expand the roles of three key employees is drawing fire from some board members who say they weren't given enough in...