Local Politics
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Credit agency upgrades Cook County’s bond rating to AAJul 24, 2024 12:37 pm - Cook County officials announced Wednesday that Fitch Ratings has upgraded the county’s bond rating from AA- to AA, the third ratings upgrade in less than three years.
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‘She always put residents first’: Vernon Hills mourns loss of former Mayor Barbara WilliamsJul 22, 2024 2:11 pm - Barb Williams, long-time Vernon Hills trustee, mayor and community supporter died last week at age 80.
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Where suburban House candidates’ finances standJul 21, 2024 8:00 pm - Candidates in other suburban congressional races filed reports showing their recent fundraising efforts and spending habits, too.
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Des Plaines to spend $134 million to replace lead pipesJul 17, 2024 2:14 pm - Des Plaines officials plan to spend $134 million over 20 years replacing water service lines made from lead or galvanized steel.
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‘Time to remember what it is to be an American’: Aurora mayor hosts Black delegates at RNCJul 16, 2024 6:59 pm - Once critical of Donald Trump, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin Tuesday hosted an event at the Republican National Convention to honor black delegates.
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Suburban Democrats agree: End angry rhetoric in politicsJul 15, 2024 3:41 pm - Many Chicago-area Democratic leaders support the call from President Joe Biden and others to cool down and ditch the angry rhetoric that taints American politics.
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Extra patrols planned at political events in Kane County, authorities sayJul 15, 2024 1:36 pm - Extra patrols are planned at political events in Kane County in the wake of the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
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South Barrington moves ahead with plan to acquire Lake Michigan waterJul 15, 2024 12:20 pm - South Barrington officials are continuing to pursue a plan to bring drinking water from Lake Michigan to town and hired an engineering firm to assist them.
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Former Glenbrook South yearbook adviser apologizes for allowing anti-Israel quoteJul 09, 2024 11:41 am - A now-former high school yearbook adviser has apologized for allowing the recent publication of a student’s quote celebrating attacks against Israel.
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Mundelein buying a new dump truck for $149,026Jul 05, 2024 1:11 pm - The Mundelein village board meets Monday to discuss and potentially approve purchasing a dump truck for the public works department. Manufactured by Monroe Truck Equipmen...