Local Politics
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Mount Prospect trustee candidates face petition challengesNov 26, 2024 8:13 pm - Candidates for the Mount Prospect village board are fighting a battle over the legitimacy of each other’s nominating petitions.
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DuPage County Board approves $636.6 million budgetNov 26, 2024 5:35 pm - DuPage County Board members Tuesday approved a $636.6 million budget that includes money to address food insecurity, mental health and substance abuse care, as well as hire more prosecutors and public defenders.
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One Aurora mayoral candidate removed from the ballotNov 25, 2024 5:35 pm - Two candidates for Aurora mayor survived petition challenges on Monday, so there will be a primary in February to reduce the field.
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Lake judge throws out charges against Waukegan clerk, but appeals comingNov 23, 2024 6:39 pm - A Lake County judge Friday dismissed felony charges against Waukegan City Clerk Janet Kilkelly although prosecutors said they’ll appeal.
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McHenry County voters approve conservation district tax request
Nov 20, 2024 1:10 pm - McHenry County voters appear to have given approval for the McHenry County Conservation District to raise its tax cap.
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A performing arts center at the DuPage County Fairgrounds? Panel looks at plansNov 19, 2024 8:50 pm - A reimagined DuPage County Fairgrounds could be home to a performing arts center featuring a large outdoor concert venue and buildings for music, dance and digital media programs.
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Incumbent mayors facing challenges in Lake CountyNov 19, 2024 7:54 pm - With candidate filing over a clearer picture of what to expect in municipal races on the April 1 ballot has emerged in Lake County.
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Geneva council member’s critics, supporters speak out over controversial Facebook post
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One incumbent, two other residents file for board seats in MundeleinNov 18, 2024 6:33 am - Next spring’s race for seats on Mundelein’s village board has attracted three candidates so far.
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Des Plaines council to talk RV parking rulesNov 14, 2024 2:44 pm - Proposed rules for recreational vehicle parking in Des Plaines are up for discussion by the city council again Monday night.