Local Politics
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‘Time to remember what it is to be an American’: Aurora mayor hosts Black delegates at RNCJul 16, 2024 6:59 pm - Once critical of Donald Trump, Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin Tuesday hosted an event at the Republican National Convention to honor black delegates.
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Suburban Democrats agree: End angry rhetoric in politicsJul 15, 2024 3:41 pm - Many Chicago-area Democratic leaders support the call from President Joe Biden and others to cool down and ditch the angry rhetoric that taints American politics.
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Extra patrols planned at political events in Kane County, authorities sayJul 15, 2024 1:36 pm - Extra patrols are planned at political events in Kane County in the wake of the attempt to assassinate former President Donald Trump.
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South Barrington moves ahead with plan to acquire Lake Michigan waterJul 15, 2024 12:20 pm - South Barrington officials are continuing to pursue a plan to bring drinking water from Lake Michigan to town and hired an engineering firm to assist them.
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Former Glenbrook South yearbook adviser apologizes for allowing anti-Israel quoteJul 09, 2024 11:41 am - A now-former high school yearbook adviser has apologized for allowing the recent publication of a student’s quote celebrating attacks against Israel.
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Mundelein buying a new dump truck for $149,026Jul 05, 2024 1:11 pm - The Mundelein village board meets Monday to discuss and potentially approve purchasing a dump truck for the public works department. Manufactured by Monroe Truck Equipmen...
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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.