DuPage Public Transit Update

DuPage County and Metra have a very good working relationship.    The staff at Metra has been more than willing to assist DuPage County with any questions or concerns that arise.

Like many of you,  I too have been concerned with the many cancellations and delays that have occurred over the past few weeks.  Discussions have taken place about the best approach to have our concerns addressed.

Here in DuPage County we want to work with Metra and are grateful that representation from Metra will be attending our Public Transit meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 a.m.  This is a great opportunity to get first hand knowledge of exactly what happened and what the plan is moving forward.

Not only will the committee be hearing from Metra,  James Healy, DuPage County Board Member, District 5 will  be speaking about his fine work as Chairman of the Transportation Steering Committee with the National Associations of Counties.


You can view the full Public Tranist Agenda here.

You can read about the National Association of Counties Transportation Steering Committee here.

A link to Metra's Website can be found here.

DuPage County Public Transit Update

DuPage County and Metra have a very good working relationship.    The staff at Metra has been more than willing to assist DuPage County with any questions or concerns that arise.

Like many of you,  I too have been concerned with the many cancellations and delays that have occurred over the past few weeks.  Discussions have taken place about the best approach to have our concerns addressed.

Here in DuPage County we want to work with Metra and are grateful that representation from Metra will be attending our Public Transit meeting on Tuesday, January 21 at 7:30 a.m.  This is a great opportunity to get first hand knowledge of exactly what happened and what the plan is moving forward.

Not only will the committee be hearing from Metra,  James Healy, DuPage County Board Member, District 5 will  be speaking about his fine work as Chairman of the Transportation Steering Committee with the National Associations of Counties.


You can view the full Public Tranist Agenda here.

You can read about the National Association of Counties Transportation Steering Committee here.

A link to Metra's Website can be found here.

Join the MLK Celebration Committee for The 24th Annual DuPage County Celebration of the Life, Legacy, and Vision of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

The Annual Event welcomes people of all faith traditions, races, ethnic backgrounds and economic classes to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Keynote Speaker:  Pastor Corey B. Brooks, Sr.
Founder of New Beginnings Church, Chicago


When:        January 20, 2014

Time:         6:30

Where:      Hammerschmidt Chapel
                  Elmhurst College
                  190 Prospect Ave
                  Elmhurst, Il 60126

You can find directions to Elmhurst College here.

Community Groups Support West Chicago EPA Clean Up Grant Application

As a DuPage County Board Member, Laurie Nowak takes that extra step to support her district.

My Suburban Life Newspaper reports

WEST CHICAGO – The city of West Chicago has received several letters of support from local community groups regarding its application for two $200,000 grants to help with the environmental cleanup of a key redevelopment site near downtown.

"We're pretty pleased about that," said John Said, West Chicago's community development director.
The grants would be for two parcels of land that are part of the West Washington Street Redevelopment Project area north of West Washington Street and west of Fremont Street.
Potential plans for the land include a new city hall, a town square or village green outdoor space, commercial and residential developments, and parking areas. While conceptual in nature, the plans have been discussed for several years.

West Chicago also received a supportive letter from DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin and a message from Lauren Nowak, who represents District Six on the County Board.

You can read the full story here.

This Week's Meetings

• Finance Committee, 8 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., County Board Room
• Technology Committee, 9 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-B
• Strategic Planning Committee, 9:30 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-A
• County Board Meeting, 10 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 14, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., County Board Room
• Sheriff's Merit Commission, 8:30 a.m. 
  Thursday, January 16, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., Room 3500-B
• Zoning Board of Appeals Hearings, 6 p.m. 
  Thursday, January 16, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., Room 3500-B
• Martin Luther King Jr. Day - County Offices Closed
  Monday, January 20, 2014
• Public Transit Committee, 7:30 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 21, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-A

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This Week's Meetings

• Stormwater Committee - CANCELLED 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., County Board Room
• Judicial/Public Safety Committee, 8:15 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-B
• Environmental Committee - CANCELLED 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-B
• Sheriff's Merit Commission, 9 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Road, Room 1500-B
• Public Works Committee, 9:15 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-B
• Transportation Committee, 10:00 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-B
• Health & Human Services Committee, 10:15 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-A
• Development Committee, 11 a.m. 
  Tuesday, January 07, 2014
  421 N. County Farm Rd., 3500-B

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Extreme Weather Conditions in DuPage County

DuPage County Government offices and the DuPage County Courthouse will be open on Monday, January 6.  The DuPage County Health Department, however, will be closed except for the crisis center and a few other essential services (see additional information on the Health Dept. website).   

Public Health Alert:  Residents should be aware of hypothermia and frostbite threats caused by the upcoming cold front.  View symptoms and prevention tips from the DuPage County Health Department.   

School Closing Information:  Visit www.emergencyclosingcenter.com for the latest information pertaining to school closings.

Warming Centers:  View a map of warming center locations or download a list of warming centers located in DuPage County. Please be sure to call a warming center before going to one, as some are only open during emergencies, such as large-scale power outages.