Local Politics
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Hayes endorses Tinaglia to succeed him as Arlington Heights mayorFeb 12, 2025 6:39 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes endorsed Trustee Jim Tinaglia as his successor, while Trustee Robin LaBedz - Hayes’ president pro tem - backed Trustee Tom Schwingbeck for the job.
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Restaurants, gathering spaces among keys to revitalizing downtown Des Plaines, consultants sayFeb 12, 2025 1:45 pm - More restaurants and additional apartment buildings or condominiums could help revitalize downtown Des Plaines, consultants told city officials this week.
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Lentz talks up plans for downtown, northwest Mundelein in final State of the Village speechFeb 11, 2025 11:49 am - Promising that Mundelein “is definitely moving forward,” Mayor Steve Lentz gave his final State of the Village report Monday night.
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‘Hell has open borders’: Palatine church causes stir with sign invoking illegal immigrationFeb 10, 2025 9:01 pm - A sign outside a Palatine church across the street from a school with a diverse population is causing a stir.
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Burns, Pawlik face off at League forum for Geneva mayor race
Feb 10, 2025 2:25 pm - Geneva incumbent Mayor Kevin Burns and challenger Karsten Pawlik squared off Sunday during a forum hosted by the League of Women Voters of Central Kane County at the Geneva Public Library.
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DuPage County Board resolution would remove Henry Hyde’s name from courthouseFeb 09, 2025 5:28 pm - A resolution before the DuPage County Board on Tuesday would to remove the name of the late Congressman Henry J. Hyde from the county’s Wheaton courthouse and rescind previous approval for a monument there in his honor.
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‘Yeah, I gave him the finger’: Campton Hills trustee in hot water again over zoning flapFeb 09, 2025 12:44 pm - A Campton Hills trustee was cited by the village last month on allegations she’s violating the town’s zoning rules by operating a home-based massage therapy business. Trustee Janet Burson denies the claim, but admits giving Village Administrator Mark Rooney the middle finger in a heated conversation over it.
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Mundelein Mayor Lentz to give final State of the Village presentation MondayFeb 08, 2025 1:11 pm - Mundelein Mayor Steve Lentz will give his final State of the Village presentation Monday night.
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Lifetime insurance for injured public safety workers under scrutiny again after change in lawFeb 08, 2025 12:15 pm - Hundreds of injured Illinois police and firefighters receive taxpayer-funded health insurance under a state law, with the number growing as courts expand eligibility, costing towns millions.
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Mundelein mayoral forum set for Feb. 12Feb 07, 2025 5:44 am - Mundelein mayoral candidates Robin Meier and Tim Wilson will participate in a public candidate forum Feb. 12.