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The move expands options for people who cannot make voice calls, county officials said. \"This new option allows residents to send text messages directly to 911 when calling is not possible,\" said Deborah A. Conroy, chair of the DuPage County Board. The board also adopted a proclamation recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week April 13–19.

Why it matters: Text-to-911 provides an alternative way to summon help for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, for victims of domestic violence who cannot speak aloud, or for others who cannot safely place a voice call. At the meeting, a County official said the county had already accepted limited test traffic and described a case in which a 7-year-old used text-to-911 to report an ongoing domestic-violence situation that led to a timely law-enforcement response. The county did not provide the caller's name or further identifying details.

The board highlighted local public-safety infrastructure: DuPage County has three public safety answering points (PSAPs)—Addison Consolidated Dispatch Center (ACDC), DuPage Public Safety Communications (DuCom), and the Village of Naperville PSAP—that together serve portions of DuPage and adjacent counties. The proclamation notes the county's enhanced 911 system serves more than 927,263 residents in parts of DuPage, Cook, Kane and Will counties.

Several board members praised telecommunicators' work. Vice Chair Michael Childress, a retired firefighter and paramedic, told telecommunicators, \"If I ever need to dial 911, some of the best telecommunicators ... are going to answer the phone,\" and thanked them for learning the new text-to-911 protocols. County Board member Laura DeSart described a personal emergency and the value of nonverbal contact: \"Four years ago this week, I couldn't breathe ... I called 911 and hung up. I couldn't talk ... one of you stayed with me,\" she said, adding that text-to-911 is \"a game changer\" for people who cannot speak during emergencies.

DuCom's 50th anniversary: The Board also presented a proclamation honoring DuCom's 50 years as a consolidated dispatch center. The proclamation says DuCom was formed in 1975 and now dispatches for 45 member agencies, processes about 1,000,000 phone calls annually and dispatches roughly 700,000 incidents a year. Former Mayor David Brummell and other local officials praised DuCom staff for steady, behind-the-scenes work that supports first responders.

What the county said about rollout and training: County speakers emphasized that telecommunicators trained for text workflows before public launch. Officials said the county had accepted limited carrier traffic during a short testing period before the broader announcement.

What wasn't stated: The board did not provide technical carrier-level rollout dates for every municipality, detailed logs of test incidents, or patient-identifying information about the example text-to-911 case beyond the brief description given. The proclamation and remarks described DuCom activity levels in round numbers.

Ending note: County officials encouraged residents to \"call if you can, text if you can't,\" and to reserve text-to-911 for true emergencies, consistent with guidance at the national level for text-to-911 use.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","DuPage County Board Meeting, Tuesday, 4/8/2025","oneSentenceSummary","DuPage County on April 8 announced countywide text-to-911 service and recognized DuPage Public Safety Communications (DuCom) for 50 years of service.","taxTitle","DuPage County, Illinois","taxId",2547,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082964,"Votes at a glance: DuPage County Board approves grants, appointments, contracts; zoning variation denied",642,2460000,3102000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935754-384d3167617369b6ebe807dfe4537dbd&start=2460&end=3102","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935754-384d3167617369b6ebe807dfe4537dbd/thumbnail_2460000.jpg","/articles/6082964/DuPage-County/Illinois/Votes-at-a-glance-DuPage-County-Board-approves-grants-appointments-contracts-zoning-variation-denied","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082964-26c323aedc794fe1c78055160b1323ef/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174506&Signature=I8-B2IxrPppHCOUqCJrpxpGQBU51oG2MaCvSnxxXuJdyyc0Tr8KM16xSyODGF6x9shmM2A~Sg6nv4xEAfzANK9mMu0jaO6Yy1~uLIwrnkYkPSXKvi1AbWepTNph3TzOX9NapDdrHskVjOHtnQpaqTzc1LS9PA-JYgqzxzJDgEzboH-osygL-jXptglxIlPGYaE4CMAqoF8dBd~~F84RoeD1LhytMyTL0F~s7mtT5YbHsiJTbXT2vGxMIc0N0uZdI27J9R1SssZaPmHnz1IMph-nGmlz3UT669yMwXSBjlz8ZWc6tA-oFflKYRDVxpvVehv8h1JE~kx3LTsEMboL5-Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DuPage County Board took a series of routine actions on April 8, approving appointments, grant appropriations, contract awards and other measures listed below. Several items passed with roll-call votes recorded in the minutes. A zoning variation (DCO 16-25) requesting approval for a gravel driveway in lieu of paved surface was denied by roll call.

Key votes and outcomes

- Appointments (approved): The board approved multiple appointments including John Perry, Longry Wayne (Lyle/Woodridge Fire Protection District), Robert Wagner (Salt Creek Sanitary District), Ruben Campos (West Chicago Fire Protection District), Joseph Gurboski (Glenbard Fire Protection District), Stephanie Kaiser (Naperville Fire Protection District), and John Burley (DuPage Housing Authority). Roll-call votes were recorded for each appointment.

- Grants and appropriations (approved): The board accepted and appropriated several grants including CDBG program funds (FIR 54-25) in the amount of $3,744,889; Emergency Solutions Grant (FIR 0055-25) $286,741; HOME Investment Partnerships (FIR 0056-25) $1,000,727.60; DuPage Housing Authority Family Self-Sufficiency program (FIR 0057-25) $184,000; Help America Vote Act polling accessibility grant (FIR 0060-25) $675,236; Illinois voter registration systems grant (FIR 0061-25) $922,831. The board also approved budget transfers and interfund loans, including an interfund loan from the general fund to the county infrastructure fund of $22,000,000 (FIR 0063-25).

- Impact fees and transportation appropriations (approved): The board authorized transfers and additional appropriations from impact-fee funds, including an amended additional appropriation of $4,458,927 for the Division of Transportation (FIR 0059-25) and related transfers totaling several million dollars as listed in the minutes.

- Contracts and procurement (approved): The board approved multiple contracts and change orders, including renewals and purchases for sodium bisulfite supply, roofing, natural-area management, flooring, and pavement-marking work. Notable actions included approval of a contract to Univar Solutions for sodium bisulfite (PWP 4-25) and an award to Precision Pavement Markings for the 2025 pavement-marking maintenance program (DTR 4-205).

- Zoning variation denied: DCO 16-25 (zoning 25.3), a petition to allow a gravel driveway in lieu of a paved driveway, was denied by roll call; the development committee had also denied the request and the full board sustained that denial.

What this means: Most actions were routine budgetary, procurement, and appointment matters needed to maintain county operations and programs. Several grant acceptances bring federal and state funds into county-administered programs for community development, elections accessibility, and housing services.

If you need a specific vote tally or the full roll-call record for any listed item, the meeting minutes include detailed roll-call entries and will be part of the official record.","At its April 8 meeting the DuPage County Board approved multiple appointments, accepted several federal and state grants and authorized contracts; a requested zoning variation for a gravel driveway was denied by roll call.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6082969,"DuPage County proclaims April Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month; Sikh leaders describe faith's emphasis on equality",152,411000,563000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2935754-384d3167617369b6ebe807dfe4537dbd&start=411&end=563","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2935754-384d3167617369b6ebe807dfe4537dbd/thumbnail_411000.jpg","/articles/6082969/DuPage-County/Illinois/DuPage-County-proclaims-April-Sikh-Awareness-and-Appreciation-Month-Sikh-leaders-describe-faiths-emphasis-on-equality","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6082969-cc5cce09f49ae26b68fe740fdc199291/orig.mp4?Expires=1771174506&Signature=iQ-aHOfuwffr3RTANcc6s-lfbHVgl6f63ycPDkrIqDAO24lSmfJLraQYzUAP9XWrt8K-Ic0gJTfA2nD80C6ZFJCU5FDUok70rLM0rLtXdKSvSZoapZtZZGCQ2xDKK-AV2NIEbazdQyv-y6T1PdTYFLLXAX4m-9ouGxsYwIujUdqIJmfCbScTWre1WErelRphBqU2p90uQJIN9JEfdX2yCQDEkSKGECzIrreTxlJR1Svnfh-5yB~zjcUoAtNI3KdJEBJnOYyDmfN5W952OIgLgUTTQHSGRLiGmQ4BMCTqiYC40cewXMYB2Ud8ZLiQZRZSRvBwmwQOqnD8Xuw6cssyqA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The DuPage County Board on April 8 unanimously adopted a proclamation recognizing April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month and invited local Sikh leaders to accept the honor.

The board read a proclamation noting Sikh presence in the United States for more than a century and referencing statewide recognition of April for Sikh awareness. The proclamation cited roughly 25,000 Sikh residents in Illinois and described Sikhs' contributions to U.S. agriculture, technology, small business and military service.

Bhai Mahinder Singh, identified as the head granthi of the Illinois Sikh Community Center in Wheaton, addressed the board and urged attendees to practice equality and humility. \"One of the things that Sikhism teaches me is that I'm no better than anybody else,\" Bhai Mahinder Singh said. He described Sikh teachings that emphasize food as a human right and recounted teachings of Guru Nanak Dev Ji about dignity and equality.

Why it matters: The proclamation and remarks acknowledge the county's religious and cultural diversity and encourage residents to learn about Sikh history and contributions. The proclamation was sponsored by County Board member Greg Swarzie.

What the board did: The board read and adopted the proclamation during the meeting; guests were invited to the podium to receive the document and comment. No formal policy or funding changes were proposed in connection with the proclamation.

Ending: County officials presented the proclamation and thanked the guests for attending; the board recessed into regular business after the ceremonial remarks.","The DuPage County Board on April 8 adopted a proclamation recognizing April as Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in Illinois and heard remarks from Sikh community leaders about the faith's history, teachings and local contributions.","actionData","errors"]

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