Local Politics
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Lake County Board leadership unchanged; Shift at top for forest preserveDec 02, 2024 4:13 pm - The Lake County Board’s leadership isn’t changing, but there has been a shift at the top of the Lake County forest preserve board.
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DiPrima stays on Mount Prospect ballot; Hoefert recuses himself from upcoming electoral board hearingsDec 02, 2024 4:03 pm - A Mount Prospect electoral board ruled in favor of Beth DiPrima, a candidate for village trustee who had her nominating petitions challenged.
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Lake in the Hills candidate for village president tossed from ballot
Nov 30, 2024 2:54 pm - A candidate for village president in Lake in the Hills was tossed from the ballot Friday.
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Longtime mayors in Streamwood, Hanover Park facing challenges while Bartlett’s next steps upNov 27, 2024 4:42 pm - The longtime mayors of Streamwood and Hanover Park are being challenged in the April 1 election by two other local elected officials, while a smooth succession is shaping up in neighboring Bartlett.
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Mount Prospect trustee candidates face petition challengesNov 26, 2024 8:13 pm - Candidates for the Mount Prospect village board are fighting a battle over the legitimacy of each other’s nominating petitions.
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DuPage County Board approves $636.6 million budgetNov 26, 2024 5:35 pm - DuPage County Board members Tuesday approved a $636.6 million budget that includes money to address food insecurity, mental health and substance abuse care, as well as hire more prosecutors and public defenders.
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One Aurora mayoral candidate removed from the ballotNov 25, 2024 5:35 pm - Two candidates for Aurora mayor survived petition challenges on Monday, so there will be a primary in February to reduce the field.
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Lake judge throws out charges against Waukegan clerk, but appeals comingNov 23, 2024 6:39 pm - A Lake County judge Friday dismissed felony charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly although prosecutors said they’ll appeal.
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McHenry County voters approve conservation district tax request
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A performing arts center at the DuPage County Fairgrounds? Panel looks at plansNov 19, 2024 8:50 pm - A reimagined DuPage County Fairgrounds could be home to a performing arts center featuring a large outdoor concert venue and buildings for music, dance and digital media programs.