Local Politics
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Deborah Allan: 2026 candidate for Kane County Board District 17Mar 04, 2026 11:20 pm - Deborah Allan is running for the Democratic nomination for the Kane County Board District 17 in the March 17 primary election.
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Jeffrey R. Magnussen: 2026 candidate for Kane County Board District 9Mar 04, 2026 11:20 pm - Jeffrey R. Magnussen is running for the Republican nomination for the Kane County Board District 9 in the March 17 primary election.
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Ryan Deniz: 2026 candidate for Kane County Board District 13Mar 04, 2026 11:19 pm - Ryan Deniz is running for the Republican nomination for the Kane County Board District 13 in the March 17 primary election.
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Court ruling removes Lake County Board challenger from ballotMar 04, 2026 6:41 pm - The Democratic primary race for Lake County Board District 16 took a turn Wednesday when a court ruling that, barring a successful appeal, removes the challenger from the ballot.
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‘We cannot afford to drift’: Naperville seeks timeline for energy talksMar 04, 2026 2:41 pm - Naperville City Council members want a timeline with “drop-dead dates” to help guide them as they figure out how to meet the city’s future energy needs.
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West Chicago hires new city administratorMar 04, 2026 1:00 pm - An attorney from North Aurora has been hired to become the next city administrator for West Chicago.
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‘It doesn’t belong’: Des Plaines officials want rules for short-term rentalsMar 03, 2026 1:07 pm - A crackdown on short-term rentals could be on the way in Des Plaines.
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Newcomer, experienced write-in candidate square off in Lake County District 17Mar 02, 2026 6:19 pm - The Republican primary contest to represent District 17 on the Lake County Board comes with a twist for voters as newcomer Joe Salvi faces a write-in challenge from Eleanor Sweet McDonnell, North Barrington village president since 2019.
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Early voting kicks into high gear as more polls open across the suburbsMar 02, 2026 6:13 pm - The primary election is still a couple of weeks away, but those looking to put campaign season in their rear-view mirrors until fall hit the polls Monday as widespread early voting opened across the suburbs.
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Feud with county board a key issue in DuPage County clerk primary raceMar 02, 2026 12:39 pm - Finances and elections are among the top issues in the Democratic primary for DuPage County clerk. Incumbent Jean Kaczmarek is seeking her third term and is being challenged by Paula Deacon Garcia, a DuPage County Board member.