Local Politics
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Proposed South Barrington budget includes cash for road repairs, conservancyMay 08, 2024 2:51 pm - Money for road repairs and improvements at the South Barrington Conservancy is included in the village’s proposed $13 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The villag...
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St. Charles back to square one on redevelopment of former police building
May 08, 2024 1:08 pm - St. Charles officials are circling back to the possible redevelopment of the former police department site at 10 State Ave. The city-owned property has been vacant since ...
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Wheeling spa changing hands, needs new permitMay 03, 2024 3:41 pm - The Wheeling village board meets Monday to discuss and possibly approve a special use permit for a massage business that is set to be sold, as well as to review other bus...
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Property tax bills begin arriving in many suburbsMay 02, 2024 2:51 pm - Most suburban residents in the collar counties will begin receiving their property tax bills in the mail this week, though some are arriving slightly later than expected....
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‘A resource that we count on’: Legislation inspired by 2023 water crisis in Lake County clears HouseApr 30, 2024 12:27 pm - Nearly a year after a system failure left hundreds of homes and businesses in southern Lake County without drinkable water for days, legislation that would require utilit...
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Kane County agencies to hold summit on human trafficking
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Why Kane County is taking more time to decide on new sales tax referendumApr 25, 2024 8:52 am - A Kane County Board committee has further delayed deciding whether to ask voters to approve a new sales tax. Dale Berman, chairman of the finance and budget committee, as...
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Park district: No taxpayer dollars will be spent to expand Cosley Zoo parkingApr 24, 2024 2:26 pm - If the Wheaton Park District gets the green light to build a 93-space parking lot across the street from Cosley Zoo, the project would cost an estimated $2.1 million, off...
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With new campaign contributions in tow, Elk Grove mayor announces reelection bidApr 24, 2024 10:59 am - Already Elk Grove Village’s longest-serving mayor, Craig Johnson announced Tuesday he will seek an unprecedented eighth term in next year’s election. At the same time, lo...
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McHenry County State’s Attorney Patrick Kenneally drops re-election bid, will step down as top prosecutor