A December trial date has been set for the former College of DuPage radio station employee charged with billing the station for more than $100,000 for parts and services that authorities say were not delivered. At a status hearing Wednesday, DuPage County Judge Liam Brennan set a Dec. 6 trial date for John Valenta, of Wheaton. Brennan also set an interim October date to deal … [Read more...] about December trial set for man accused in billing scheme at COD radio station
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DuPage County Wins 3rd straight national award for disposal facility
The National Association of Counties has honored DuPage for its Vactor Receiving Station in Woodridge. It's the third consecutive year the organization has recognized a DuPage program for being innovative, effective and an enhancement of service for residents. County board member Jim Healy said he's "elated" for the county employees who came up with the idea for the special … [Read more...] about DuPage County Wins 3rd straight national award for disposal facility
3rd Party Candidate for DuPage County Not Allowed on Ballot
A third-party candidate for a DuPage County Board seat won't appear on the November ballot after the county's electoral board ruled there were problems with his nominating papers. Lombard resident Timothy Goodcase had hoped to run as a Constitution Party candidate in District 2, which covers all or portions of Addison, Clarendon Hills, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Hinsdale, Lisle, … [Read more...] about 3rd Party Candidate for DuPage County Not Allowed on Ballot
Wheaton Man gets a Shocking Encounter in a DuPage County Court Room
A 34-year-old Wheaton man was on the receiving end of a DuPage County sheriff's deputy's stun gun Monday morning. Anthony Ramirez, of the 26W000 block of Armbrust Avenue is charged with indirect civil contempt of court, direct criminal contempt of court and resisting or obstructing a police officer. The deputy was monitoring courtroom 2011 at roughly 9:30 a.m. as Judge Thomas … [Read more...] about Wheaton Man gets a Shocking Encounter in a DuPage County Court Room
Dupage County Fair starts Wrangling up it’s Animals
With the DuPage County fair just around the corner, exhibitors willing to show off their live stock are bringing in their animals from across the county. The exhibitors are competing to win ribbons and the chance to sell their livestock to bidders. As the fair shows gets closer, the pressure grows. When they enter the ring, the exhibitors walk around the arena with their … [Read more...] about Dupage County Fair starts Wrangling up it’s Animals