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Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz honored as he prepares to leave office

By Russell Lissau
Apr 28, 2025 8:30 pm - After 12 years as mayor and four before that as a trustee, Steve Lentz’s time as an elected official in Mundelein is coming to a close.
Former Cook County deputy running for Kane County sheriff

By Susan Sarkauskas
Apr 25, 2025 8:30 pm - Lou Santoyo of Elburn announced Thursday he is seeking the Republican nomination in the 2026 primary for Kane County sheriff.
Incumbent wins tiebreaker in Queen Bee school board race

By Katlyn Smith
Apr 25, 2025 3:36 pm - One school board race in DuPage County came down to chance after two candidates received 895 votes apiece in this month’s election.
Trump store in Huntley facing eviction, cited for code violations over signs

By Claire O'Brien
Apr 25, 2025 9:09 am - The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley soon could be forced to vacate its space for violations of village ordinance.
Des Plaines enacts grocery tax to avoid losing $1.4 million annually

By Russell Lissau
Apr 24, 2025 12:56 pm - Des Plaines has joined a growing list of suburbs implementing a local 1% sales tax on groceries to offset the pending elimination of a state tax.
The party’s over? Glen Ellyn cracks down on short-term rentals

By Katlyn Smith
Apr 23, 2025 7:02 pm - Glen Ellyn is the latest DuPage County suburb to crack down on short-term rentals after receiving complaints about loud parties and parking problems
Arlington Heights honors outgoing mayor, who is town’s longest-serving elected official

By Christopher Placek
Apr 22, 2025 7:11 pm - As Arlington Heights' longest-serving elected official after 34 years on the village board, Mayor Tom Hayes received honors and accolades at his final village board meeting Monday night.
Buffalo Grove board approves local grocery tax

By Steve Zalusky
Apr 22, 2025 5:53 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees voted this week to impose a 1% local tax on groceries when the state’s 1% tax expires on Jan. 1.
Des Plaines council approves pay raises for future elected officials

By Russell Lissau
Apr 21, 2025 9:33 pm - Des Plaines’ future mayors, city council members and city clerks will be paid more than the current officeholders -- but the raises won’t go into effect until 2029.
Interim head of Chicago airports no stranger to O’Hare, Midway

By Marni Pyke
Apr 21, 2025 7:59 pm - What’s in store for the next Chicago Department of Aviation commissioner? Here’s some of what’s on tap for Acting CDA Commissioner Tracey Payne.

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