Local Politics
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Roselle OKs backyard chickensJun 14, 2024 10:58 am - The village of Roselle will let residents keep up to five egg-laying hens in their backyards.
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Despite opposition, gas station plan moves forward in WheelingJun 13, 2024 11:57 am - A divided Wheeling plan commission on Wednesday night voted to recommend approval of plans for a gas station and other businesses on the village’s west side.
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Des Plaines company ready to move forward with delayed expansion plansJun 12, 2024 12:46 pm - A German pharmaceutical company plans to expand its facility in Des Plaines.
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‘They’re a sanctuary’: Palatine Stables supporters rally to protest park board decisionJun 10, 2024 9:43 pm - Supporters of the Palatine Stables rallied their troops both before and during Monday’s Palatine park board meeting, hoping to spur the board to change its decision to close the facility.
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Will controversial plan for new church, school in South Barrington move forward?Jun 10, 2024 2:06 pm - A controversial proposal for a church and school on vacant land in South Barrington is on the village board’s agenda for its meeting Tuesday night.
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Republican walkout foils Will County Board vote on pay hikes
Jun 05, 2024 7:21 am - An apparent deal to hike pay for elected Will County officials fell apart Tuesday when Republicans walked out of a county board meeting as Democrats tried to nudge proposed salary increases higher.
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Despite strong opposition, Cosley Zoo parking plan moves a step closer to approvalMay 30, 2024 2:53 pm - An advisory panel has endorsed a Wheaton Park District plan to expand parking at Cosley Zoo despite strong opposition from neighbors.
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DuPage County clerk controversy prompts push for change in state lawMay 29, 2024 3:31 pm - State lawmakers on Tuesday passed legislation intended to provide clarity to what’s been an ongoing source of contention between the DuPage County Board and county Clerk Jean Kaczmarek.
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Kane County considers pay raises for elected officialsMay 28, 2024 12:24 pm - Editor’s note: A previous version was incorrect about raises for county board members. They are considering increasing the pay. The Kane County Board will vote Wedne...