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Legal Notices Affecting The Community of West Chicago and Surrounding Areas

Legal Notice: Bid Notice-THE DUPAGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY IS SOLICITING SEALED BIDS FOR POWIS APRON DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS

Bid Notice: THE DUPAGE AIRPORT AUTHORITY IS SOLICITING SEALED BIDS FOR POWIS APRON DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS Bid documents may be obtained by contacting Dan Barna, DuPage Airport Authority 2700 International Drive, Suite 200 West Chicago, IL 60185 M-F 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. dbarna@dupageairport.com – 630-208-6184 or at www.dupageairport.com/bids All contracts for the construction of public…

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Jobs: DuPage County Hiring Equipment Operator

Equipment Operator I Salary: $52,500.00 Annually Location: Wheaton, IL Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 23-00148 Department: Division of Transportation Opening Date: 04/29/2024 Closing Date: Continuous Hours: Monday-Friday 6:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m., overtime and on-call as needed, to include evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays POSITION SUMMARY We are pleased to offer the current job opportunity for Equipment…

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DuPage Behavioral Health Crisis System Expansion Crisis Recovery Center – Opening Summer 2025

The Crisis Recovery Center (CRC) is the critical next step in DuPage County Health Department’s decades-long journey to build the infrastructure needed to support a best-in-class behavioral health system and ensures all DuPage County residents will have “someone to call, someone to respond, and somewhere to go” when experiencing a mental health or substance use…

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Updates from DuPage County Storm Water Management

DuPage County Stormwater Management Sponsored Upcoming Events “Planting and Caring for Understory Trees” Workshop Tuesday, February 20, 2024, 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. With spring almost upon us, join the Chicago Regions Tree Initiative’s Trinity Pierce on a short walk through a garden at the Morton Arboretum to learn about opportunities for enhancing the biodiversity…

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80 Barbershop Singers To Perform Holiday Shows In Both Nearby St. Charles and Wheaton

WHEATON, IL – In a harmonious celebration of the holiday season, an 80-person barbershop chorus will be enchanting audiences with their captivating performance of the Christmas Memories show. This breathtaking spectacle will take place at Barrow’s Auditorium in Wheaton and Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles, showcasing the immense talent and passion of…

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DuPage County Board Passes Balanced Budget for Fiscal Year 2024

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…

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Solar Switch Chicagoland Fall/Winter Program

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…

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E-Bikes And The Illinois Prairie Path

E-Bikes And The Illinois Prairie Path

E-Bikes And The Illinois Prairie Path A recent local debate began with an individual bringing attention to an incident where her neighbor and her horse were riding on the prairie path when a  motorized vehicle whizzed by and spooked the horse. She was very concerned for the horse and rider and was worried they could…

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New Superintendent Named at DuPage Regional Office Of Education + Apprenticeship Program For Students

The DuPage Regional Office of Education is pleased to announce Ms. Amber Quirk has assumed the position of Regional Superintendent.  Quirk was elected to the office and replaced Dr. Darlene Ruscitti, who retired in June. Quirk formerly served as the Assistant Regional Superintendent. As the Chief Administrative Officer of the DuPage Regional Office of Education…

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Arts DuPage Month Promotes County As A Destination For The Arts

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…

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New Playground At DuPage Family Center

Dupage County judge Kenneth Popejoy, Dupage County Chair Deborah Conroy and DuPage County Board Members Cut a Ribbon For the newly installed playground at The DuPage County Family Center in Wheaton. The DuPage County Family Center provides services for families in which the parents live apart. Some of the families we serve are in the…

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DuPage County Forest Preserve Fall Fest at Danada Equestrian Center

Dupage County Forest Preserve’s biggest event of the year is coming! The fall fest at Danada Equestrian Center will take place Saturday, October 5 between 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Location: 3S507 Naperville Road, Wheaton Festivities will include equestrian performances and demonstrations in the outdoor arena, wagon rides, barn tours, activities for the kids, and more. Admission…

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