Local Politics
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Stricter RV parking rules up for a vote in Des PlainesFeb 17, 2025 3:47 pm - Campers, motor homes and other recreational vehicles designed for on-the-road living soon could face tougher parking restrictions in Des Plaines.
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Judge orders Democrat on ballot for York supervisorFeb 14, 2025 1:16 pm - A judge has ordered a Lombard man’s name be put on the April 1 ballot for the York Township supervisor election.
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Glendale Heights village president loses bid to be put back on the ballotFeb 13, 2025 3:43 pm - Glendale Heights Village President Chodri Khokhar lost his bid Thursday to have his name appear on the April 1 consolidated election ballot.
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Mundelein mayoral forum rescheduled to March 3Feb 13, 2025 12:41 pm - A Mundelein mayoral candidate forum that was canceled Wednesday because of the snowfall has been rescheduled.
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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.