DuPage County awards $1 million to 47 area nonprofits through the Human Services Grant Fund.
DuPage County has issued 264 licenses. At the first anniversary of same-sex civil unions in Illinois, the state faces two lawsuits pushing same-sex marriage and a federal court finds the Defense of Marriage Act unconstitutional.
The measure also allows a municipality or county to abate property taxes on the residence of the surviving spouse of a soldier who dies while on active duty in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Under pressure from Illinois Republicans and Gov. Pat Quinn, House Speaker Michael Madigan announced he's dropping his proposal to shift teacher pension costs to local school districts.
Here is a wrap-up of some of the latest political news.
A plan to shift the cost of teacher pensions from the state to local school districts became the most hotly debated topic in Springfield on Tuesday.
Gov. Pat Quinn is expected to sign the bill that is designed to raise $800 million to help cover Medicaid costs. Check out how your local legislators voted.
DuPage County’s alliance with Jewel-Osco will help the county meet its goal of diverting 40 percent of the county’s commercial waste from landfills.
Here is a wrap-up of the latest political news.
At a Memorial Day weekend event in Wheaton, the founder of Bugles Across America will address the 150th anniversary of the military call, "Taps."
Wheaton City Council approves developer Supportive Living Services' plan to allow construction of a Heritage Woods senior housing development at 219 Parkway Avenue in Wheaton.
Martin Keller of Wheaton will replace Chris Edwards, who stepped down from his position as trustee in March.
DuPage County expects to receive a new application from the community college this week.
Wheaton City Council members direct staff to prepare an amendment to the Courthouse Redevelopment Project Area Plan and Program to incorporate senior housing at Courthouse Square.
Neighbors can comment and ask questions about the proposed plans at a May 10 hearing.
Wheaton officials agree to pay through TIF to bury power lines at a downtown development property, and wait to fund the rest of the proposed public improvements until after an occupancy permit is secured by the developer for the luxury apartment complex.
Wheaton sergeants and lieutenants will receive a two percent Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), payout for accrued sick leave, health insurance and option to submit grievance and/or arbitration.
Wheaton's Planning and Zoning Board meets for a second public hearing for Courthouse Square development Tuesday night.
District 200 Superintendent Dr. Brian Harris discusses bullying on City of Wheaton talk show.
DuPage County Election Commission Chairman Rick Carney resigns at the request of County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, following a report that concluded the commission practiced poor ethics and procurement procedures.
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin appointed Cathy Terrill and Art Ludwig to the DuPage County Election Commission after report suggested improvements in commission's ethics and procurement practices.
Planning and Zoning Board recommends approval of a plan to build a senior housing development at 219 Parkway. The proposal will be on the agenda for the May 7 City Council meeting.
DuPage Election Commission needs to make "significant improvements" to its internal control procedures regarding credit cards, ethics and procurement, according to results of a DuPage County "stress test."
The city's Planning and Zoning Board will hold a public hearing for an amendment to an approved planned unit development (PUD) to allow the construction of a senior housing development at Courthouse Square in downtown Wheaton.
Construction for the Cosley Zoo Bobcat Exhibit in Wheaton will begin at the end of the month and end in mid-August, pending approval by the Cosley Foundation board Wednesday night. Patch reported a few facts on the wildcat and the exhibit.
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin announces results of reviews of county agencies. According to the report the Wheaton Sanitary District is a "stable operation."
Wheaton City Council approves liquor license for Studio Movie Grill, the combined movie theater and restaurant opening in Wheaton next month.
Wheaton City Council approves two percent increase for non-union employees of the City of Wheaton.
Studio Movie Grill, a movie theater/restaurant, will open in Wheaton's Rice Lake Square late next month.
Wheaton zoning board meets for public hearing for a proposed planned unit development (PUD) for a senior living facility Tuesday. City Council will consider the board's recommendation when voting to approve or deny the request.
Wheaton, Glen Ellyn and Lisle among 38 Illinois communities receiving portion of $270,000.
Event planned for April 18 focuses on those who provide housing access services.
Park District gets property at Main and Roosevelt in exchange with developer.