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The DuPage County Recorder's Office is dedicated to maintaining the integrity, accuracy and accessibility of public records.

As the official keeper of property documents, we ensure that records are properly recorded, protected and available to the public.

10/23/2026

What a wonderful afternoon at the DuPage County Recorder’s Office as we celebrated the talented young students who participated in our essay contest commemorating America’s 250th anniversary!

The students shared creative and imaginative perspectives on what life might look like 50 years from now.

Each winner essay will become part of DuPage County’s permanent historical record. Imagine someone 100 years from now reading how today’s young people envisioned the future!

A special thank you to the DuPage ROE for partnering with us, and to the students, families, and educators who helped make this event so special.

10/16/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office recognizes October 16 as World Food Day.

On this day, more than 150 countries unite to raise awareness of the issues surrounding poverty and hunger. According to World Hunger Statistics, 785 million people across the globe do not have enough food to sustain a healthy lifestyle. The number equals about one in nine people in the world.

If you are able, take a moment to donate to a local food pantry!

10/15/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office wants to hear from 𝘆𝗼𝘂!!

To celebrate October 15th's 'Get to Know your Customers Day', we have published a survey to 'Get to Know' how we can serve you better!

Take the survey here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/JPQ56Q5

10/13/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office celebrates the United States Navy's Birthday. Thank you to all Naval active military and veterans for your service.

DD214 document recording 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝘄𝗮𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗱 in the DuPage County Recorder's Office, so you can record your DD214 for free! Contact our office at (630) 407-5400 for assistance.

10/12/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office Honors October 12th as Indigenous Peoples' Day.

Many tribes inhabited DuPage County, including the Council of Three Fires (an alliance comprising the Potawatomi, Ojibwe (Chippewa), and Odawa (Ottawa)), the Illiniwek (Peoria and Kaskaskia tribes), Miami, Kickapoo, Sauk & Fox (Mesquakie), and Ho-Chunk (Winnebago). The government forced removal of the indigenous peoples in the area in the 1820-30s. The DuPage County Recorder’s Office record books detail these transactions.

DuPage County is home to many Native American sites, including the Kautz Site (11DU1), the Winfield Mounds, Butler Mound and Sauganakka, the Bonaparte region, Churchill Woods, and the Morton Arboretum.

The links below are articles and videos detailing the history of indigenous peoples in DuPage County.

Learn about the indigenous people of DuPage:
https://www.dupageforest.org/blog/celebrating-americas-250th-anniversary-part-1-a-natural-landscape

Learn about the Kautz Site, a significant location used by many tribes in West Chicago:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpIEGhV2p3A

Learn about the burial mounds in Winfield which still stand today:
https://www.dupageforest.org/blog/winfield-mounds-history

Learn about the artifacts from the land Fermi Lab is on:
https://history.fnal.gov/historical/site/prehistoric_artifacts.html

Learn about the artifacts in Downers Grove:
https://www.dupageforest.org/blog/ancient-artifacts

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The DuPage County Recorder's office in not affiliated with these links in any capacity.

10/09/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office will be closed on Monday, October 12th to honor Indigenous Peoples' Day.

10/08/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office recognizes October 8th as National Heroes Day.

This year we highlight Israel Porter Blodgett and his son, Wells Howard Blodgett. Israel's name is found in a 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗱 book in the DuPage County Recorder's Office.

Israel was an early settler of Downers Grove. He and his wife, Avis, had strong abolitionist convictions, and volunteered their home as a stop on the underground railroad. Several sources documented the couple taking in fugitive slaves traveling to safety. "They hosted up to 15 “freedom seekers” in the house at one time, hiding them in their root cellar or attic when the need arose," states the Downers Grove Historical Society.

His son, Wells, received the country's highest award for bravery during combat, the Medal of Honor, for his actions at Newtonia, Missouri, on September 30, 1862. As a first lieutenant, he and a single orderly captured an armed Confederate picket of eight men and brought them in as prisoners. Afterwards he was promoted to colonel.

Read more about Israel Porter Blodgett:
https://dghistory.org/israel-porter-blodgett/

Read more about Wells Howard Blodgett:
https://mohmuseum.org/recipient/blodgett-wells-howard

https://historymugs.us/product/wells-howard-blodgett-medal-of-honor-copy/
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The DuPage County Recorder's office in not affiliated with these links in any capacity.

10/05/2026

DuPage County Recorder Liz Chaplin was appointed to the International Association of Governmental Officials' Board of Directors during the 2026 Annual Conference.

Learn more:
https://iaogo.org/content.aspx?page_id=722&club_id=610929&emtid=325650138294&mtid=936794157674&ht=0

10/03/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office recognizes October 3rd as 'National Techies Day'.

We want to highlight and thank our office's Deputy of I.T. Franco, our recording platform vendor Medici Land Governance, and DuPage County’s Information Technology Department for their invaluable efforts in supporting our office’s operations.

10/02/2026

The DuPage County Recorder's Office recognizes October 2nd as National Custodial Worker's Day.

We appreciate those who work hard to keep the DuPage County Complex clean & safe for the public and employees. Thank you!!

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