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DuPage County officials, mayors seal time capsule to mark U.S. 250th anniversary
Summary
DuPage County leaders and municipal representatives placed items into a time capsule on behalf of their communities, calling the capsule a record of 2026 and of intergovernmental partnership. Countywide elected officials and county board members also participated in the ceremony.
Chair Conroy opened the ceremony by describing a countywide time capsule created to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary, saying the capsule "represents more than just objects and documents" and that it will help future generations understand the issues, values and hopes of the community.
Mayor David Pileski, speaking for the DuPage Mayors and Managers Conference, thanked Chair Conroy and county staff for including the conference in the event. "As we place these items into a time capsule for future generations," Pileski said, "we're also recognizing something that has long been a defining strength of DuPage County, the enduring partnership between the county and our conference members." He listed collaboration areas including infrastructure, public safety, economic development, transportation and regional planning as examples of the partnership in practice.
The county chair then called municipal representatives forward in alphabetical order and invited each to place items into the capsule; municipalities named during the ceremony included Addison, Aurora, Darien, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Hinsdale, Itasca, Lombard, Roselle, Villa Park, Warrenville, Wayne, Wheaton, Winfield and Wood Dale. Chair Conroy also noted additional contributions from Bartlett, Bloomingdale, Burr Ridge, Clarendon Hills, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodridge.
Countywide elected officials were invited to participate; Chair Conroy named Treasurer Gwen Henry and a roster of other county officials and offices present or represented at the ceremony, including representatives from the State’s Attorney’s office, the Sheriff’s office, Circuit Court Clerk, the Auditor, Regional Superintendent of Schools, Chief Judge, Recorder of Deeds and Coroner. County Board members representing Districts 1–6 were called forward in turn to place items on behalf of their districts.
Mayor Suess placed items representing the DuPage Mayors and Managers Association (DMMC) after the county board members. Amid applause, a member of the audience checked whether the Village of Lisle had been called; Chair Conroy acknowledged the question as the event concluded.
The ceremony was framed throughout as a symbolic act of civic partnership meant to preserve a snapshot of community priorities and relationships for future local leaders. No votes or formal policy actions were taken at the event.
