Local Politics
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Naperville Park District could ask voters for $135 million to build rec center, improve other sitesOct 05, 2025 3:00 pm - The Naperville Park District could seek voter permission to issue $135 million in bonds to build an indoor activity center at the Frontier Sports Complex as well as complete major improvements to various parks, acquire some additional land and install refrigerated, outdoor ice rinks.
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Scott Shirley, Arlington Heights board’s most conservative voice, steps downOct 03, 2025 7:44 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee Scott Shirley has announced his resignation, citing the need to care for his elderly mother and mother-in-law, as well as increased workload at his full-time job.
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Des Plaines set to buy long-closed downtown restaurant building for $1.1 millionOct 03, 2025 4:23 pm - Des Plaines is slated to spend $1.1 million for a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area.
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Municipal flag with new design soon to fly in WheelingOct 03, 2025 1:06 pm - A redesigned municipal flag soon will fly at Wheeling village hall and elsewhere in town.
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Des Plaines officials to talk budget in OctoberSep 30, 2025 1:28 pm - Des Plaines city officials will hold two public meetings in October to discuss the proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Democrats announce plan to fill state House 42 vacancySep 29, 2025 3:11 pm - The Democratic Party of DuPage County announced Monday how it will fill the seat of 42nd District state Rep. Terra Costa Howard, a Glen Ellyn Democrat.
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Mundelein officials again considering an arts centerSep 29, 2025 2:58 pm - Mundelein officials have revived an on-and-off discussion about creating a hometown cultural arts center.
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Cook County offering homeowners $1,000 to help pay taxesSep 29, 2025 1:17 pm - Cook County officials on Monday announced the opening of the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million program to help homeowners who’ve seen their property tax bills rise substantially in recent years.
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Why more murals could come to MundeleinSep 25, 2025 5:01 pm - Proposed zoning changes could lead to more public murals being painted in Mundelein.
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Crystal Lake park board president wears bulletproof vest to meeting amid heightened security
Sep 24, 2025 10:18 am - The president of the Crystal Lake Park District board wore a bulletproof vest to the panel’s meeting Monday, one of several heightened security measures taken amid hostile sessions that have included yelling, personal jabs and booing from the public.