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May 26, 2022
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‘Circus of blame’: DuPage County Board members argue over lost marijuana tax revenue

‘Circus of blame’: DuPage County Board members argue over lost marijuana tax revenue

Democrats and Republicans on the DuPage County Board sparred Tuesday over the chain of events that led to the loss of millions of dollars in uncollected tax revenue from recreational marijuana sales.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 25, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDT

Golf, travel and DIY ahead for retiring principal at DG South

Golf, travel and DIY ahead for retiring principal at DG South

Downers Grove South High School Principal Ed Schwartz looks back at his time in education as he prepares for his retirement.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●
May 25, 2022 at 10:44 am CDT

New DuPage Community Arts Festival coming to Wheaton

New DuPage Community Arts Festival coming to Wheaton

A DuPage County Board member has spearheaded the creation of a new performing arts festival.

By Scott C. Morgan - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 24, 2022 at 12:00 pm CDT

Six-story apartment project moving forward in downtown Elmhurst

Six-story apartment project moving forward in downtown Elmhurst

A developer of a six-story apartment building in downtown Elmhurst plans to break ground this summer as a residential growth spurt in the city center shows no signs of slowing.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 23, 2022 at 10:00 pm CDT

DuPage task force hands out $110,000 for substance-abuse prevention, treatment programs

DuPage task force hands out $110,000 for substance-abuse prevention, treatment programs

Four programs received $110,000 from DuPage County on Friday to fight substance abuse and mental health problems.

By Susan Sarkauskas - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 23, 2022 at 4:00 pm CDT

Coworking space coming to Wheaton’s Sandberg building

Coworking space coming to Wheaton’s Sandberg building

Come next year, downtown Wheaton will be home to a new coworking space.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 23, 2022 at 1:07 pm CDT

Tension mounts: Clerk declines to meet county board over lost paperwork, pot revenue

Tension mounts: Clerk declines to meet county board over lost paperwork, pot revenue

DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek has declined an invitation to meet with county board members Tuesday to answer their questions about how state revenue officials never received paperwork from her office authorizing a tax on recreational marijuana sales.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 23, 2022 at 12:26 pm CDT

Naperville youth organization official charged with possessing child porn

Naperville youth organization official charged with possessing child porn

The vice president of a nonprofit Naperville youth development organization has been charged with possession of child pornography.

By Susan Sarkauskas - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 19, 2022 at 10:24 am CDT

Vote Anywhere among several changes on Election Day in DuPage County

Vote Anywhere among several changes on Election Day in DuPage County

A DuPage County Clerk’s Office election information mailer explains various changes in this year's election.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 18, 2022 at 2:00 pm CDT

Tow truck driver found guilty of murder in 2017 Oak Brook road rage incident

Tow truck driver found guilty of murder in 2017 Oak Brook road rage incident

A tow truck driver has been found guilty of first degree murder for fatally shooting the driver of a semitrailer truck following an apparent road rage altercation in 2017.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 18, 2022 at 1:35 pm CDT
As COVID-19 new cases surge, booster for kids comes just in time, expert says

As COVID-19 new cases surge, booster for kids comes just in time, expert says

With new COVID-19 cases in Illinois more than doubling in May compared to April, the likely approval of a booster shot for children ages 5 to 11 this week is perfect timing, experts say.

By Marni Pyke - Daily Herald Media Group●
May 18, 2022 at 11:40 am CDT
Todd Cherney, Cheryl Lyons win District 58 Distinguished Service Award

Todd Cherney, Cheryl Lyons win District 58 Distinguished Service Award

The Education Foundation of Downers Grove District 58 announced that Todd Cherney, district technology technician, and Cheryl Lyons, Whittier fifth-grade teacher, received the 2022 Distinguished Service Award.

By Shaw Local News Network●
May 17, 2022 at 1:06 pm CDT

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Golf, travel and DIY ahead for retiring principal at DG South


High school sports roundup for Tuesday, May 24: Benet soccer beats Joliet Catholic 4-0, reaches sectional final

High school sports roundup for Tuesday, May 24: Benet soccer beats Joliet Catholic 4-0, reaches sectional final


Girls Soccer: Kendall Walch’s goal sends Glenbard West past Downers North into first sectional final since 2000

Girls Soccer: Kendall Walch’s goal sends Glenbard West past Downers North into first sectional final since 2000


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