Dogs and cats are expected to have a better, quieter stay at DuPage County's Animal Care and Control facility after a roughly $930,000 renovation of the building. County officials on Tuesday celebrated the reopening of the animal shelter in Wheaton, which had been closed for construction since February. "It's exciting to see a new look and feel to it," said Kristie Lecaros, the … [Read more...] about The DuPage County Animal Care and Control center reopens with over $900,000 in Renovations
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A Chicago man is Charged with Running Down an Oakbrook Terrace Detective
A Chicago man accused of running down an Oak Brook police detective with his car in a shopping center parking lot in Oakbrook Terrace is being held on $100,000 bail in DuPage County. Prosecutors said Dawson accelerated his vehicle toward the detective, striking him and causing the detective to roll up on the hood of the … [Read more...] about A Chicago man is Charged with Running Down an Oakbrook Terrace Detective
Meals on Wheels returns to DuPage County…but not for long
Meals at community centers for about 1,000 low-income senior citizens in DuPage County that were cut in the face of the state budget stalemate could resume as early as May, says DuPage Senior Citizens Council Director Marylin Krolak. But Krolak fears cuts could happen again later this year. "I'm already worried (about) what will happen in the fall. And will we have a repeat … [Read more...] about Meals on Wheels returns to DuPage County…but not for long
DuPage County Homeowners are about to get hit with a Property Tax Increase
DuPage County Treasurer Gwen Henry said this years property tax bills are higher despite the average tax rate dropping by 1.78 percent. The reason is because the total assessed value of property in DuPage increased by 4.3 percent in 2015. "This has been a challenging year for property owners in DuPage County," Henry said. "For the first year since 2009, property owners have … [Read more...] about DuPage County Homeowners are about to get hit with a Property Tax Increase
New Illinois School Policies less Strict on Students
Schools across Illinois are making policy changes to adapt to a new law aimed at decreasing expulsions and suspensions statewide. Districts can no longer institute "zero tolerance" policies requiring suspensions or expulsions, unless otherwise required by federal laws in cases such as bringing a gun into a school, though it could still be an option. Specific criteria … [Read more...] about New Illinois School Policies less Strict on Students