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Two Democrats are vying for their party’s nomination to represent District 4 on the DuPage County Board. Incumbent Lynn LaPlante, of Glen Ellyn, faces challenger Christine “Christy” Maes, of Gle...

DuPage County Animal Services Committee met Tuesday, June 20

Wheaton will let the beer flow at Ribfest. The city has awarded a liquor license to organizers of the barbecue bash at the DuPage County Fairgrounds. Organizers are now seeking a grant from the county to help offset marketing and other costs.

More than four years after the DuPage County Election Commission was merged with the county clerks office, some officials are suggesting it might be time to unwind that decision.

Some DuPage County Board members, local members of the General Assembly, area Democratic members of Congress and residents are speaking out against DuPage County Sheriff James Mendrick’s statement that he will not enforce the state’s new assault weapons ban.

Democrats clung to their majority on the DuPage County Board with several of the races for 18 board seats too close to call late Tuesday.

The Daily Herald endorses candidates for all six districts of the DuPage County Board.

For the most part, DuPage County Board candidates have been lining up in support of home-rule powers. Proponents say home-rule status would give the county of nearly 1 million people more legislative autonomy and fiscal flexibility.

For the most part, DuPage County Board candidates have been lining up in support of home-rule powers. Proponents say home-rule status would give the county of nearly 1 million people more legislative autonomy and fiscal flexibility.

DuPage County Emergency Telephone System Board met Wednesday, May 11.