Local Politics
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Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson to face challenge in run for reelectionOct 07, 2024 4:29 pm - Libertyville Mayor Donna Johnson won office unopposed four years ago, but will be challenged in her bid for a second term next year. Village Trustee Matthew Hickey has launched a campaign for the Libertyville's top elected post.
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Chicago mayor names new school board after entire panel resigns amid a fight over district control
Oct 07, 2024 1:54 pm - Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson named members of a new school board on Monday, days after all seven members resigned amid an escalating fight over control of the public schools in the nation’s third-largest city.
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Will Wheeling library get car-charging stations?Oct 07, 2024 8:08 am - Charging stations for electric vehicles could be coming to the Indian Trails Public Library in Wheeling.
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Police station construction, library roof among big projects in proposed Des Plaines budgetOct 04, 2024 12:17 pm - Des Plaines’ proposed $197.7 million budget includes funds to complete the police station expansion, install a new roof over the library and design a new fire station, officials revealed this week.
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Will beekeeping limits be lifted in Des Plaines?Oct 04, 2024 11:38 am - The Des Plaines City Council is set to discuss a proposed pilot program for amateur beekeeping on Monday.
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Judge’s decision in Barrington Hills horse-boarding case upheldOct 03, 2024 12:09 pm - A state appeals court has upheld a Cook County judge’s 2023 ruling in a civil case stemming from a lengthy dispute between Barrington Hills neighbors over a horse-boarding business.
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Candidates for Kane County auditor face off at forum
Oct 02, 2024 1:46 pm - Incumbent Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman, a Democrat, faced off against her Republican opponent Gretchen Butler on Monday, Sept. 30, during a candidate forum cohosted by local Leagues of Women Voters.
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DuPage, 3rd Congressional candidates to face off in Wheaton forumOct 02, 2024 11:00 am - Candidates running for DuPage countywide offices will participate in a League of Women Voters forum on Thursday night at Wheaton City Hall
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Grayslake mayor says he won’t seek a fifth term and supports veteran village trustee as successorSep 27, 2024 1:20 pm - Grayslake Mayor Rhett Taylor won’t be seeking a fifth term and is throwing his support to veteral village Trustee Elizabeth Davies.
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Corinne M. Pierog: 2024 candidate for Kane County chairmanSep 27, 2024 6:30 am - Corinne M. Pierog is a Democrat running for Kane County chairman.