Local Politics
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3-way race set for Arlington Hts. mayor, as candidate filing opens in Northwest suburbsNov 12, 2024 10:40 am - A three-way race for Arlington Heights’ next mayor emerged Tuesday morning as candidates across the suburbs began filing nominating petitions for the April 2025 municipal elections.
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Why Mundelein’s property tax haul could increase next yearNov 08, 2024 8:48 pm - Mundelein officials are considering increasing the amount of property taxes they’ll collect in the next fiscal year.
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3 Aurora mayor hopefuls accused of conspiring to force a primaryNov 08, 2024 1:03 pm - Three candidates for Aurora mayor are fighting to stay on the ballot after a woman has accused them of conspiring illegally to force a February primary.
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Mock election in DuPage County teaches high school students how to voteNov 07, 2024 7:07 pm - In the days prior to the Nov. 5 presidential election, chapters of the DuPage League of Women Voters staged mock elections at area high schools, including Glenbard West, Glenbard East, and Glenbard South in Glen Ellyn, and Lake Park in Roselle.
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Central 301 voters reject request to build new high schoolNov 07, 2024 12:48 pm - Central Unit School District 301 voters have, again, refused a request to build a new high school.
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Republicans savor victories on McHenry County Board as 3 incumbents poised to lose seats
Nov 07, 2024 8:18 am - The Democratic Party suffered a net loss of two seats on the McHenry County Board, with the GOP expanding its majority to 15 of 18 seats.
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Restaurateur in talks to take over former bank in Des PlainesNov 06, 2024 1:17 pm - A restaurateur behind the renowned Foxtail on the Lake in Des Plaines could be brought on by the city to create a new downtown eatery, officials announced.
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Batavia mayor to seek 12th termNov 06, 2024 11:58 am - Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielkeis seeking a 12th term.
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DuPage County Board will welcome its youngest member in District 2 and a new face in District 5.Nov 05, 2024 10:51 pm - Most DuPage County Board incumbents had a good night on Tuesday. In District 5, however, Aurora Democrat Saba Haider appears to have unseated Naperville Republican Patric...
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Democrat Spyropoulos prevails in race for Cook County circuit court clerkNov 05, 2024 10:51 pm - Democrat Mariyana Spyropoulos wins the race for the clerk of the Cook County circuit court.