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August 14, 2022
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Cronin, some Democrats on DuPage County Board clash over appointments

Cronin, some Democrats on DuPage County Board clash over appointments

The DuPage County Board on Tuesday made a series of appointments to panels that oversee the health department and DuPage Airport Authority, but not without objections from some Democrats.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
August 10, 2022 at 11:34 am CDT

DuPage seeks feedback on new budget, state of county government

DuPage seeks feedback on new budget, state of county government

Before putting together a 2023 budget plan, DuPage County officials are asking taxpayers to sound off on various spending issues.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 26, 2022 at 9:34 am CDT

Downers Grove Park District begins McCollum Park improvement project

Downers Grove Park District begins McCollum Park improvement project

In August, the Downers Grove Park District will begin a major park improvement project to update and expand recreation amenities at McCollum Park.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 25, 2022 at 9:23 pm CDT

Downers Grove North student’s Backpack Project helps the homeless

Downers Grove North student’s Backpack Project helps the homeless

A Downers Grove North student's desire to help the homeless led him to create the Backpack Project.

By Melissa Rubalcaba Riske●
July 25, 2022 at 4:03 pm CDT

Foster’s $4.9 million campaign fund dwarfs Lauf’s total, records show

Foster’s $4.9 million campaign fund dwarfs Lauf’s total, records show

Democratic U.S. Rep. Bill Foster’s campaign coffers dramatically exceed those of Republican challenger Catalina Lauf, new reports show.

By Russell Lissau - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 19, 2022 at 11:15 pm CDT

U.S. Rep. Casten is significantly better funded than GOP rival Pekau, records show

U.S. Rep. Casten is significantly better funded than GOP rival Pekau, records show

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove finished June with a campaign war chest more than 10 times the size of Republican challenger Keith Pekau’s, records show.

By Russell Lissau - Daily Herald Media Group●
July 19, 2022 at 10:52 am CDT

Go Green Glen Ellyn teams with park district for next SportSwap

Go Green Glen Ellyn teams with park district for next SportSwap

People can recycle their gently used sporting goods equipment by trading it in for other items they might need in the upcoming fall sport season.

By Shaw Local News Network●
July 13, 2022 at 5:16 pm CDT

DuPage County Board closer to allowing recreational pot in unincorporated areas

DuPage County Board closer to allowing recreational pot in unincorporated areas

Nearly three years after becoming the first county in the state to ban recreational marijuana sales, DuPage is taking steps to allow cannabis stores in unincorporated communities.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 30, 2022 at 11:23 am CDT

Voters opt for status quo in DuPage County Board primary races

Voters opt for status quo in DuPage County Board primary races

It was a good night for incumbents on the DuPage County Board.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 29, 2022 at 7:33 pm CDT

Greg Hart wins GOP nod for DuPage County Board chairman

Greg Hart wins GOP nod for DuPage County Board chairman

Greg Hart won the Republican nomination for DuPage County Board chair Tuesday, easily defeating his primary adversary for the chance to replace Dan Cronin in the top executive post.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 28, 2022 at 11:03 pm CDT
Primary in DuPage County: Board races, Glen Ellyn school referendum

Primary in DuPage County: Board races, Glen Ellyn school referendum

Primary voters on Tuesday will select their party’s nominees for various state and congressional seats to advance to the November general election.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 28, 2022 at 4:33 pm CDT
How DuPage County Board candidates would approach overdose crisis, bipartisanship

How DuPage County Board candidates would approach overdose crisis, bipartisanship

Democrats and Republicans are heading for the homestretch in competitive primaries for District 4 seats on the DuPage County Board.

By Katlyn Smith - Daily Herald Media Group●
June 23, 2022 at 11:08 am CDT

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