DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee Meeting, Tuesday 6/16/26

The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee convened on June 16, 2026, addressing several procurement and budget matters. Key contract approvals included a $43,472 agreement with Diana Hightower for coordinating the Family Violence Coordinating Council, a $1.7 million contract renewal for disaster recovery services for the Circuit Clerk's office, and a $32,000 contract with Kelly Graham for job placement services for unemployed probationers. The committee also approved a $50,000 contract with Justice Text Inc. for audiovisual evidence management software licenses and authorized a 2% price increase amendment to a waste removal contract with Stericycle Inc. for the Sheriff's Office. Additionally, the committee discussed staffing and operational challenges in the Coroner's Office, including a request for an additional deputy coroner to improve investigation thoroughness and compliance, which was approved despite concerns about turnover and leadership. Several grant appropriations and budget transfers were also approved, alongside contract amendments and closures. The meeting concluded with a request for updates on a cold case inquiry from the State's Attorney and Sheriff's offices.