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DuPage County residents line up to cast their vote at the Itasca Public Library on Election Day, June 28, 2022 in Itasca. Election judges said the turnout today was "steady" in their precinct.

No contest: listings for March primary elections shows majority of DuPage County candidates running unopposed

December 5, 2023 at 3:54 p.m.

A prelude to November's general elections, Illinois will hold its primary elections March 19, giving voters the choice of who should run as their party's respective candidate. While the ballot...

The DuPage County JTK Administration Building in Wheaton.

DuPage County approves 2024FY budget with a $13.3M increase in spending

November 28, 2023 at 2:51 p.m.

Tuesday, the DuPage County Board approved a $625 million 2024 fiscal year budget utilizing the roughly $18.9 million surplus expected to be left over by the end of the year....

A Metra train pulls away from the recently completed Blue Island-Vermont depot on the Rock Island line Monday, Aug. 7, 2023.

SNAP recipients may receive reduced fares on Metra lines next year despite ridership lagging behind pre-pandemic numbers

November 28, 2023 at 6:22 a.m.

Low-income DuPage County residents may be eligible for reduced fares when riding on Metra service lines next year, according to the Regional Transportation Authority. During a recent budget presentation to...

Abed Rahman sworn in as second board of education member representing Hinsdale South

Comments over Hinsdale D86 curriculum disparity between Central and South High Schools draws ire during school board meeting

November 18, 2023 at 5:35 a.m.

Adolph Galinski, a junior attending Hinsdale South High School, spoke up during Thursday's Hinsdale Township High School District 86 board of education meeting, criticizing comments made by Hinsdale-Clarendon Hills District...

Deona Julary conducting the Red Devil Marching Band at Hinsdale Central High School.

Hinsdale Central drum major to lead Macy’s Great American Marching Band during Thanksgiving parade

November 22, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.

The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, in New York City, is the largest annual parade in the U.S., featuring massive floats, celebrity performances and marching bands. Deona Julary is a senior...

York High School student Charles Meadows gives celebratory pin to Marine Corp Veteran Adolph Olivi.

York High School students join Elmhurst veterans in celebrating over 80 years of collective service

March 12, 2024 at 11:51 a.m.

Tuesday, 15 York High School students visited the Roosevelt at Salt Creek, a retirement community in southern Elmhurst, to pay tribute to 26 veterans with a pinning ceremony. The veterans,...

Empty classroom at Hinsdale South High School in Darien,Thursday, May 13, 2021.

Hinsdale Central High School given ‘Exemplary’ grade by Illinois’ 2023 school report card

October 31, 2023 at 6:02 p.m.

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) released its annual report cards Monday, revealing, for the second straight year since students returned to full-time, in-person learning, improvements in test scores...

Willowbrook resident Abed Rahman, appointed to the Hinsdale District 86 Board of Education Oct. 26.

Hinsdale District 86 school board becomes a revolving door as frustrated member resigns shortly after voting to appoint a new colleague

October 27, 2023 at 5:06 p.m.

During a tumultuous meeting Thursday night, Dr. Abed Rahman was sworn in as the seventh member to Hinsdale District 86's Board of Education. Rahman, a Willowbrook resident, has two kids...

Fontano's Subs boarded up after a car crashed into the side of the building on July 17.

No criminal charges will be filed against driver involved in July fatal Hinsdale car crash

October 25, 2023 at 6:17 p.m.

No criminal charges will be filed against the 16-year-old teenager behind the wheel of vehicle involved in the July 17 crash that resulted in resulted in the death of 14-year-old...

DuPage County Administration Building in Wheaton.

DuPage County strategic planning meeting may solidify board’s focus over the coming years

October 25, 2023 at 3:33 p.m.

Over the last year DuPage County Board officials have touted major changes in legislative priorities, from increased funding for mental health and drug abuse aid to affordable housing programs in...

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