DuPage County, IL Public Records

DuPage County Information

DuPage County is located in the northeast corner of Illinois and is part of the Chicago metropolitan area. The county was formed in 1839 from Cook County, and it was named after the DuPage River. It is a vibrant area that is home to many large corporations, such as Ace Hardware, Office Max, and Sara Lee. Also, located in the county is the Oakbrook Center, which is the largest open air mall in the country.

The county also offers many other things to keep busy such as numerous museums including the DuPage Children's Museum and the County Historical Museum. For those who prefer to spend their time outside, DuPage has plenty of parks and trails. Nearly forty square miles of DuPage County is forest preserves. There are several city parks scattered throughout the county including Naperville's Centennial Beach. The Illinois Prairie Path is also very popular with locals and visitors. This multi-use path is 116 miles long and is located in the center of the county. If you are looking for quality higher education, DuPage has many options such as Wheaton College and The College of DuPage. Both are well respected and offer numerous degree programs. With its excellent infrastructure, and proximity to Chicago, DuPage County residents have a lot to enjoy.