Former U.S. Congressman Patrick Kennedy, son of the late Senator Ted Kennedy, believes the key to improving mental health care in America lies in a shift toward financial incentives that have driven success in other industries. Speaking at the inaugural DuPage County Mental Health Summit on Saturday in Wheaton, Kennedy emphasized the urgency of tackling…
The Forest Preserve District of DuPage County’s Law Enforcement department hosted an on-site assessment on April 1– 3 in an effort to renew its accreditation with the nationally recognized Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies by verifying that it meets the agency’s strict professional standards. As part of the assessment process, members of the…
Salary- $27.00 – $30.00 Hourly Location- Wheaton, IL Job Type- Part-time Job Number-24-00052 Department- Animal Services Department Opening Date- 04/02/2024 Hours – 20 hours per week; Monday 8 am to 1 pm; Tuesday 8 am to 4:30 pm; Wednesday 8 am to 4:30 pm. To include holidays as scheduled. POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to…
What is 211 in DuPage County? 211 is an important service used by millions of people across North America and now in DuPage County. Every day, clients contact 211 to access free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling, disaster assistance, food, health care and insurance assistance, stable housing and utilities payment assistance, employment services, veteran…
The DuPage County Board recently voted to add $500,000 to its Local Food Pantry Infrastructure Investment Program, which provides funding to local food pantries for capital equipment purchases or information technology investments. DuPage County also allocated nearly $1 million to 16 food pantries for infrastructure and technology investments in February. Additionally, the County will provide…
DuPage County Sheriff’s Office Detective Jasen Beymer was recently awarded the National Computer Forensics Institute (NCFI) ‘Top Forensic Examiner Award’ presented by the United States Secret Service. The U.S. Secret Service’s NCFI recognizes annually its top state and local law enforcement graduates trained in Digital Forensic Examination Techniques. The NCFI’s Forensic Partner Reporting Program (FPR)…
November 28, 2023 The DuPage County Board on Tuesday unanimously approved its Fiscal Year 2024 budget, which includes a balanced, $625 million spending plan and keeps the property tax rate flat. “This is a fiscally responsible spending plan that makes critical infrastructure investments which will take the pressure off upcoming budgets,” said County Board Chair…
Take advantage of the sun’s rays to power your home. DuPage County is again participating in the Midwest Renewable Energy Association (MREA) and Citizens Utility Board’s (CUB) Solar Switch, a residential and commercial group purchasing opportunity. In this program qualified installers submit pricing for your project and the best one is sent on to you. This group…
The DuPage County Board and DuPage County Health Department (DCHD) are pleased to announce the new DuPage Council on Strengthening the System for Mental Health and Substance Use Care (DCSS). This Council is an ambitious transformation of the HOPE Taskforce designed to further integrate countywide efforts to improve mental health and reduce substance use disorders….
An urgent call was put out by DuPage Country Animal Services last week stating that the shelter is at critical capacity just as construction of their new facility got underway See Available Foster Dogs HERE Click Here To Apply To Foster Today Foster Requirements Live within 30 minutes of the shelter Must complete online training…
The DuPage County Division of Transportation (DuDOT) is seeking public feedback on its draft DuPage County Trails Plan. Staff members crafted the comprehensive trails program after receiving input from more than 3,000 survey responses during the planning process. The DuPage Trails Plan’s main purpose is to establish standardized maintenance practices for the DuPage County regional…
Newsweek Magazine’s annual ranking of America’s top nursing homes for 2023 puts the DuPage Care Center (DPCC), the County-run public nursing home, among the best nursing homes in the state. (Formerly known as DuPage Convalescent Center) The Care Center ranked third among 750 nursing homes chosen by the magazine, based on key criteria that made…
DuPage County has dedicated the month of October to promoting the wealth of artistic offerings residents can enjoy without leaving the county. October’s Arts DuPage Month is a community-wide celebration of the arts, created to encourage local residents to expand their relationships with the arts and culture in DuPage County. Inspired by the Americans for…
DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy, Board members Sheila Rutledge and Greg Schwarze, and other officials broke ground on July 18 on the first expansion of the DuPage County Animal Services facility in its 45-year history. The County will construct the expansion on the southern side of the existing building to help alleviate overcrowding in…
What if it really IS all about the Benjamins? (1997 song by Puff Daddy & The Family) Even if it’s not, after reading this news story you may just find a couple of extra benjis in your wallet when it’s all said and done. A few extra dollars can help in these financially trying times…
DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy presented a balanced budget for the County Board’s consideration at its Sept. 26 meeting. “It is my pleasure to present a balanced, fiscally responsible spending plan to the Board for its consideration,” said Conroy. “I believe my proposal delivers important help to our residents who need it most while…
DuPage County awarded scholarships totaling $30,000 to 11 residents through its Community Services Block Grant Scholarship program on Sept. 5. Individual awards range from $1,500 to $4,000. Recipients were awarded based on financial need, academic achievement, community/school involvement, and interest in high-demand employment sectors. “This pool of candidates provided inspiring personal stories,” said DuPage County…
The DuPage County Community Services Department, as administrator of the Energy Assistance Program in DuPage County, is pleased to announce that funds are available to assist income-eligible households with their natural gas, propane and/or electric bills and furnace assistance for inoperable heating systems. The program will begin taking applications on October 2, 2023 for seniors,…
