DuPage County

DuPage County is a hub of economic vitality, features expansive natural spaces, delivers high-quality services, and prides itself on being a place where all can thrive. The County provides exemplary services in a financially sustainable manner to make our County a desirable place to live, work, and raise a family. DuPage County is the second-largest county in Illinois with more than 930,000 residents. DuPage is a major employment center for northeastern Illinois, home to 630,000 jobs, 90,000 businesses, seven hospitals, two national laboratories, 18 institutions of higher education, 300 miles of bikeways, and 23,000 acres of forest preserve property. Core county government services include the provision of: public safety/sheriff’s office and the operation of the county jail; administration of the 18th Judicial Circuit Court, the second-largest court system in the state; construction and maintenance of the County highway and trails system; delivery of public health, environmental health, mental health care, and substance use prevention; assistance with food, emergency shelter, utilities, and transportation services to residents in need; programs for seniors, including adult protective services; flood control and stormwater management; job training and job search support; water and sewer services; building and permitting; zoning enforcement; administration of countywide elections; operation of the County nursing home; emergency management and emergency preparedness; and operation of the County animal shelter. DuPage County continues to receive a AAA Bond Rating from two major credit rating agencies. County government also accounts for 2% of the average property tax bill.

网站

https://www.dupagecounty.gov

DuPage County的外部链接

所属行业

政府管理

规模

1,001-5,000 人

总部

Wheaton，IL

类型

政府机构

创立

1839

领域

public safety、court administration、highway maintenance、public and mental health、assisting residents in need、stormwater management、adult protective services、building, zoning, and permitting、job training、election administration、emergency preparedness和animal welfare