Wednesday, February 22, 2012
College will remain part of the village, but will be under authority of the county. Village leaders and the county board will have to ratify the agreement before it goes into effect.
The College of DuPage will remain a tax-paying entity of the village of Glen Ellyn under an agreement ratified by the school’s board of trustees. On Tuesday, school officials unanimously supported an agreement to end the dispute with the Village of Glen Ellyn, with the caveat that it would pass the college’s attorney review. Earlier this month COD and village officials met with Judge Hollis Webster and hammered out a five-year plan that will keep the school in Glen Ellyn, but under the authority of county officials. Under the agreement, the village will continue to provide the college with water and sewer service and the school will pay all applicable taxes. Glen Ellyn also will continue to maintain Lambert Road and Fawell Boulevard, which…
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Monday, February 13, 2012
Incorporate vegetables in eye-catching ways to promote healthier eating on this very sugary holiday.
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Monday, February 13, 2012
from the DuPage County Health Department Looking to trade your child's heart-shaped chocolates for something with nutritional value? The DuPage County Health Department suggests that parents use Valentine's Day—an occasion for candy and sugary snacks—as a festive opportunity to get their little ones to eat healthier foods and treats. Generally, children will gravitate toward foods that are attractive, novel and eye-catching, so use this holiday to alter snacks to encourage healthy consumption. Remember that while it is fine to occasionally give your children sweets for a festive occasion, it is also important to establish healthy eating habits. Now is your chance to get the kids to eat some healthier foods by making these Valentine's Day…
Monday, October 3, 2011
The tests will be given Oct. 14 to bring attention to National Latino AIDS Awareness
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Monday, October 3, 2011
The DuPage County Health Department encourages individuals to know their HIV status and get tested. To make that possible, the health department is offering free HIV testing on Friday, Oct. 14, to bring attention to National Latino AIDS Awareness Day. The free HIV testing will be available from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Health Department’s office at 245 W. Roosevelt Rd., Building 14, in West Chicago. Spanish speaking HIV counselors will be present to answer questions and conduct the testing. Early knowledge of HIV status provides access to life-extending treatment options, according to the county. Locally, individuals may be tested for HIV through a number of options including doctors’ offices, home-test kits and the health department’s …
Wednesday, July 20, 2011
For the second time, a team of health officials give the DuPage County Health Department a 100 percent rating for its plans on how to handle a public health emergency.
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Wednesday, July 20, 2011
Health officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have given the DuPage County Health Department the highest rating, 100 percent, for its public health emergency plans. The Health Department is the local coordinating agency for the countywide Strategic National Stockpile, which would deliver medications to nearly 1 million DuPage County residents in the event of a public health emergency. This is the second time that the Health Department achieved a 100 percent rating in all 12 of the functional areas that were reviewed by officials. The department received a perfect score in 2009, so the CDC waived its review last year. The Technical Assistance Review of the Health Department included high praise for every facet …
Charlotte Eriksen
3:09 pm on Tuesday, October 4, 2011
I was a bit surprised too actually. more ›