Local Politics
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Controversial yearbook quote about Palestinians and Israel was taken out of context, investigation revealsJun 24, 2024 10:04 pm - A student’s comment in Glenbrook South High School’s recent yearbook that subsequently created an emotional firestorm in the community was published out of context.
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Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison on corruption charges
Jun 24, 2024 5:11 pm - Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burkę was sentenced to two years in prison Monday and fined $2 million after he was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion late last year.
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Why Des Plaines may become latest suburb to lift limits on beekeepingJun 23, 2024 4:55 pm - Des Plaines soon could become the latest suburb to lift or ease restrictions on backyard beekeeping. Here’s why.
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Deer Park adding surveillance cameras that target license plates to its streetsJun 21, 2024 1:18 pm - Roadside surveillance cameras that take photos of passing cars and their license plates are coming to Deer Park.
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Cooper’s Hawk tax dispute between Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights to be decided by Illinois Supreme CourtJun 21, 2024 6:22 am - The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear Rolling Meadows’ appeal of a ruling that would have the city pay Arlington Heights more than $1 million in misallocated sales taxes from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.
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New finance director in Des PlainesJun 19, 2024 2:17 pm - Agnes Podbial has been named Des Plaines’ new finance director.
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Former Deer Park trustee could rejoin boardJun 19, 2024 2:16 pm - A former Deer Park trustee could be appointed to the village board Thursday night.
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Crystal Lake District 47 teachers union calls for fair contract; superintendent gets raise
Jun 19, 2024 11:53 am - More than 100 people packed the Crystal Lake School District 47 Board of Education meeting Monday night wearing red shirts to stand in solidarity as negotiations for a ne...
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Will County executive vetoes contract to hire Schillerstrom as a landfill consultant
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DuPage County launches construction equity programJun 17, 2024 3:26 pm - DuPage County is creating a division of contracting equity to expand participation in construction projects by minority- and women-owned firms.