Local Politics
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Lake County clerk’s office changes Lake Barrington polling placeMar 16, 2026 7:56 pm - Due to an ongoing gas leak resulting in no heat at the Lake Barrington Village Hall, it will not serve as an Election Day polling place on Tuesday, March 17, officials announced Monday.
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TIF district extension for Loeber Farm in Schaumburg wins key recommendationMar 16, 2026 6:24 pm - Local governments recommended the extension of a tax incentive for the controversial residential development of the Loeber Farm property in Schaumburg Monday.
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After Naperville council nixes controversial data center, Pulte Homes development pitched for siteMar 16, 2026 9:13 am - Almost two months after Naperville city council members rejected plans for a controversial data center near a high-profile intersection, the property owner is soliciting their input on a proposed 262-unit residential development at the site.
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry County
Mar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolen
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Cook County Board president and assessor primaries among races to watch TuesdayMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for Cook County Board president and assessor as well as a few county board races in Lake County are among the local races to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections.
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Sheriff, clerk top primary races in Kane, DuPage countiesMar 14, 2026 12:00 pm - Races for nominations for sheriff and county clerk are the most interesting local contests to watch in Tuesday’s primary elections in Kane and DuPage counties.
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Two-term incumbent faces party’s pick in Cook County assessor primaryMar 13, 2026 4:09 pm - Incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is facing a primary challenge from current Lyons Township Assessor Pat Hynes Tuesday.
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Developer could get $17 million in incentives to pave the way for Costco in Des PlainesMar 13, 2026 3:12 pm - A real estate developer could receive financial incentives worth more than $17 million to clear the way for Costco to open a business-focused store and a gas station in Des Plaines.
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Schaumburg officials to discuss naming of new village hall and Al Larson Prairie CenterMar 13, 2026 2:23 pm - Schaumburg village board members Monday will discuss and possibly decide the future names of the two buildings on the municipal campus.