DuPage County News & Press Releases
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The DuPage County Board on Tuesday voted to allocate $7.6 million to townships, park districts, non-profit organizations and small businesses to provide DuPage residents relief from the impacts of COVID-19.
Posted Date: 09/08/2020
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The DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved spending $300,000 to partner with the DuPage Health Coalition to provide an influenza vaccination program for uninsured residents.
Posted Date: 09/08/2020
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The DuPage Care Center and the DuPage Care Center Foundation will host the Center’s 53rd annual Fall Festival on Sept. 19.
Posted Date: 09/04/2020
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In partnership with DuPage County, the College of DuPage (COD) is launching a new initiative to unite the community against racism and provide a platform for meaningful conversations to help audiences reflect, share and act.
Posted Date: 09/01/2020
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Beginning Aug. 31, the DuPage County Community Based Testing Site (CBTS) will be open Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to noon, or until 600 tests are completed each day.
Posted Date: 08/27/2020
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The DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved $1.5 million to provide low-income students with internet service.
Posted Date: 08/26/2020
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The U.S. Census is in its final six weeks, and the DuPage Complete Count Committee is urging residents to complete their Census forms.
Posted Date: 08/20/2020
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The DuPage County Board on Tuesday voted to remove a restriction from the County’s Reinvest DuPage small business grant relief program.
Posted Date: 08/11/2020
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The DuPage County Board voted Tuesday to put three referendum questions on the November 2020 General Election ballot.
Posted Date: 08/11/2020
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DuPage County Community Services will accept applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) beginning July 27 until June 30, 2021, or until funds are depleted.
Posted Date: 07/23/2020
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The DuPage County Board voted to allocate $43 million in federal relief funds to reimburse DuPage municipalities for qualifying expenses incurred due to the COVID-19 response.
Posted Date: 07/15/2020
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The DuPage County Board awarded a total of $1 million to 56 local nonprofits today through the DuPage County Human Services Grant Fund.
Posted Date: 07/14/2020
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DuPage County residents can share their views regarding programs and initiatives important to them by completing the County’s annual budget survey, which is available online.
Posted Date: 07/06/2020
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Two new testing sites are being opened and made available to DuPage County residents in the next two weeks.
Posted Date: 06/09/2020
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DuPage County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents.
Posted Date: 06/09/2020
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Statement attributable to DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin
Posted Date: 05/31/2020
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Since social distancing requirements will prevent people from gathering to celebrate Memorial Day, DuPage County has developed a website for residents to virtually gather and share stories and photos to honor the memories of fallen heroes.
Posted Date: 05/12/2020
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DuPage County announced Tuesday it will launch Reinvest DuPage, a grant relief program developed in partnership with Choose DuPage for small businesses and independent contractors.
Posted Date: 05/12/2020
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The DuPage County Community Services Department has extended the deadline for applications for the annual Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) until June 30 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Posted Date: 05/11/2020
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In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the DuPage County is extending the deadline for the annual Community Services Block Grant scholarship program to Sept. 25.
Posted Date: 05/01/2020
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The DuPage County Board voted today to authorize the County Treasurer to waive late fees on property tax payments for taxpayers who can demonstrate financial hardship due to the COVID-19 crisis.
Posted Date: 04/28/2020
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DuPage County and Wheaton College have agreed to provide temporary housing for first responders asked to self-isolate during the COVID-19 response.
Posted Date: 04/22/2020
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DuPage County and SCARCE have transitioned their 14th annual Sustainable Design Challenge, previously scheduled in-person for April 21, to a virtual format.
Posted Date: 04/16/2020
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DuPage County has collected more than 165,000 pieces of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) varying from N95 masks, gloves, gowns, face shields, and other critical items since March 26.
Posted Date: 04/14/2020
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The DuPage County Board on Tuesday approved two resolutions that would provide funding to two local homeless shelters in response to their COVID-19 efforts.
Posted Date: 04/14/2020
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The DuPage County Board will conduct a virtual meeting on April 14 as part of the County’s continuing response to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Posted Date: 04/13/2020
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WorkNet DuPage is committed to providing workers and businesses with every tool in our arsenal to come out of the COVID-19 pandemic stronger than ever.
Posted Date: 04/13/2020
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People interested in helping residents of the DuPage Care Center, during the COVID-19 crisis, now have an easy way to donate needed items with the click of a button.
Posted Date: 04/03/2020
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In recognition of U.S. Census Day on April 1, DuPage County is urging residents to fill out the U.S. Census online or by phone.
Posted Date: 04/01/2020
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DuPage County is accepting donations of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to assist in the COVID-19 response.
Posted Date: 03/25/2020
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As DuPage County continues to limit access to the 421 Administration Building, we ask that members of the public submit their comments online rather than come in-person to attend County Board meetings.
Posted Date: 03/23/2020
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Due to the County’s COVID-19 response, DuPage County is limiting, delaying, or cancelling some services based on public health guidance.
Posted Date: 03/19/2020
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Statement from County Board Chairman Dan Cronin on New Coronavirus Cases
Posted Date: 03/17/2020
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DuPage County Chief Judge Daniel P. Guerin issued an Administrative Order effective today, March 17, 2020, rescheduling civil and criminal cases set in the 18th Judicial Circuit set through April 17, 2020.
Posted Date: 03/17/2020
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DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to the County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19.
Posted Date: 03/16/2020
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On Saturday, March 14, 2020, the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) and Governor JB Pritzker announced that a resident of DuPage County has tested positive at the IDPH Laboratory for coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Posted Date: 03/15/2020
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Statement attributable to DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin
Posted Date: 03/09/2020
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The DuPage County Department of Community Services is offering college and occupational training scholarships for low-income individuals with high academic potential.
Posted Date: 03/04/2020
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The DuPage County Stormwater Management Planning Committee voted Tuesday to approve the 2020 recipients of the County’s Water Quality Improvement Program grant.
Posted Date: 03/03/2020
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The public is invited to attend the 29th annual DuPage Advanced Severe Weather Seminar presented by the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management on March 14.
Posted Date: 02/19/2020
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The DuPage County Animal Services Committee unanimously voted to support Senate Bill 2546 which builds on previous legislation banning the use of elephants in traveling shows.
Posted Date: 02/19/2020
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DuPage County will host two informational meetings in March for local nonprofit organizations interested in applying for a grant through the County’s Human Services Grant Fund (HSGF).
Posted Date: 02/18/2020
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DuPage County and SCARCE are now accepting project proposals from local high school students for the 14th annual Sustainable Design Challenge.
Posted Date: 02/18/2020
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DuPage County announced Tuesday it received a $25,025 grant from the Reaching Across Illinois Library System’s (RAILS) Census 2020: It Counts! grant project.
Posted Date: 02/18/2020
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The DuPage County Animal Services Committee unanimously voted to support Senate Bill 3078 which amends the Animal Welfare Act, providing that statewide, a pet shop operator may offer for sale a dog or cat that is obtained only from an animal control facility or animal shelter.
Posted Date: 02/18/2020
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The DuPage County Heroin/Opioid Prevention and Education (HOPE) Taskforce today announced the award of grants totaling $100,000 to expand its capabilities in the fight against the opioid crisis in the County.
Posted Date: 02/11/2020
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The DuPage Care Center is offering the community an opportunity to send Valentine wishes to Center residents.
Posted Date: 01/27/2020
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Residents are invited to two community workshops to provide input and hear about key recommendations community planners will make regarding the DuPage County Route 83 Corridor Plan.
Posted Date: 01/16/2020