Local Politics
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Algonquin-based District 300 school board member resigns
Jul 02, 2024 9:43 am - Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 board member Randi Gauthier announced her resignation last week citing personal reasons. “After careful consideration, I have ...
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After much debate, Gas N Wash plan clears hurdle in WheelingJul 01, 2024 10:17 pm - A plan to build a Gas N Wash station on Wheeling’s west side got preliminary approval from a divided village board Monday.
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Contract extension, raise for District 64 superintendentJun 28, 2024 2:53 pm - As his first year leading Park Ridge-Niles District 64 comes to a close, Superintendent Ben Collins is getting a contract extension and a raise. The school board Thursday...
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Poll shows slim support for District 64’s proposed $98 million facilities planJun 28, 2024 12:07 pm - More than half of Park Ridge-Niles District 64 voters would back a roughly $98.4 million facility improvement plan, new poll data revealed.
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Aurora mayor reviews public safety, engagement in State of the City talkJun 27, 2024 11:44 am - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin praised the city’s police, fire and other emergency departments this week during a speech that focused on public safety and public engagement.
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Arlington Heights mayor won’t seek reelection, but believes Bears stadium talks are ‘in a good place’Jun 26, 2024 5:39 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Tom Hayes announced Wednesday he won’t seek reelection next year, but believes the Chicago Bears will decide whether or not to build a stadium in town before his term expires in 10 months.
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Controversial yearbook quote about Palestinians and Israel was taken out of context, investigation revealsJun 24, 2024 10:04 pm - A student’s comment in Glenbrook South High School’s recent yearbook that subsequently created an emotional firestorm in the community was published out of context.
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Ed Burke sentenced to 2 years in prison on corruption charges
Jun 24, 2024 5:11 pm - Former Chicago Ald. Ed Burkę was sentenced to two years in prison Monday and fined $2 million after he was found guilty of racketeering, bribery and attempted extortion late last year.
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Why Des Plaines may become latest suburb to lift limits on beekeepingJun 23, 2024 4:55 pm - Des Plaines soon could become the latest suburb to lift or ease restrictions on backyard beekeeping. Here’s why.
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Deer Park adding surveillance cameras that target license plates to its streetsJun 21, 2024 1:18 pm - Roadside surveillance cameras that take photos of passing cars and their license plates are coming to Deer Park.