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DuPage committee approves three supplemental jail medical-staffing contracts after debate over privatization and insurance
Summary
The DuPage County Judicial & Public Safety Committee approved three supplemental medical-staffing contracts (combined not-to-exceed ~$1.5 million) for the sheriff’s office after members questioned whether the county should rely on registries, privatize roles or buy insurance.
DuPage County’s Judicial and Public Safety Committee on Jan. 6 approved three multi-year, supplemental medical-staffing contracts intended to fill short-term gaps at the sheriff’s office while full-time hires are sought.
The committee voted to approve: a contract with Favorite Health Care Staffing LLC for up to $450,000 (01/13/2026–11/30/2028); a contract with Health Advocates Network d/b/a Staff Today LTD for up to $450,000 (01/13/2026–11/30/2028); and a contract with Worldwide Travel Staffing LTD for up to $600,000 (01/13/2026–11/30/2028). Together the three not-to-exceed totals amount to approximately $1.5 million over the contract periods.
Committee members pressed county staff on the need for three vendors and whether the county should instead hire permanent staff or…
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