Local Politics
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Community members call for action after Glenbrook South yearbook controversyJul 02, 2024 8:45 pm - Community members on Tuesday called for action following the out-of-context publication of a student’s quote in the Glenbrook South High School yearbook.
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Aurora alderman announces resignation, citing family reasonsJul 02, 2024 5:01 pm - An Aurora alderman whose residency has been questioned plans to resign Aug. 1, saying he has to concentrate on serving his family, including taking care of his cancer-stricken father.
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Ex-employee at Cook County tax appeal agency sues commissionerJul 02, 2024 10:54 am - A former employee at the Cook County Board of Review filed a federal whistleblower lawsuit against Commissioner Samantha Steele and her chief of staff.
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Huntley village trustee steps down ‘not by choice’Jul 02, 2024 10:09 am - Huntley village Trustee Mary Holzkopf has resigned from the village board after McHenry County officials said she didn’t turn in a mandatory form outlining her economic interests.
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Algonquin-based District 300 school board member resigns
Jul 02, 2024 9:43 am - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 board member Randi Gauthier announced her resignation last week citing personal reasons. “After careful consideration, I have ...
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After much debate, Gas N Wash plan clears hurdle in WheelingJul 01, 2024 10:17 pm - A plan to build a Gas N Wash station on Wheeling’s west side got preliminary approval from a divided village board Monday.
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Contract extension, raise for District 64 superintendentJun 28, 2024 2:53 pm - As his first year leading Park Ridge-Niles District 64 comes to a close, Superintendent Ben Collins is getting a contract extension and a raise. The school board Thursday...
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Poll shows slim support for District 64’s proposed $98 million facilities planJun 28, 2024 12:07 pm - More than half of Park Ridge-Niles District 64 voters would back a roughly $98.4 million facility improvement plan, new poll data revealed.
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Aurora mayor reviews public safety, engagement in State of the City talkJun 27, 2024 11:44 am - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin praised the city’s police, fire and other emergency departments this week during a speech that focused on public safety and public engagement.
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Arlington Heights mayor won’t seek reelection, but believes Bears stadium talks are ‘in a good place’Jun 26, 2024 5:39 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes announced Wednesday he won’t seek reelection next year, but believes the Chicago Bears will decide whether or not to build a stadium in town before his term expires in 10 months.