Local Politics
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Cooper’s Hawk tax dispute between Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights to be decided by Illinois Supreme CourtJun 21, 2024 6:22 am - The Illinois Supreme Court has agreed to hear Rolling Meadows’ appeal of a ruling that would have the city pay Arlington Heights more than $1 million in misallocated sales taxes from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant.
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New finance director in Des PlainesJun 19, 2024 2:17 pm - Agnes Podbial has been named Des Plaines’ new finance director.
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Former Deer Park trustee could rejoin boardJun 19, 2024 2:16 pm - A former Deer Park trustee could be appointed to the village board Thursday night.
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Crystal Lake District 47 teachers union calls for fair contract; superintendent gets raise
Jun 19, 2024 11:53 am - More than 100 people packed the Crystal Lake School District 47 Board of Education meeting Monday night wearing red shirts to stand in solidarity as negotiations for a ne...
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Will County executive vetoes contract to hire Schillerstrom as a landfill consultant
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DuPage County launches construction equity programJun 17, 2024 3:26 pm - DuPage County is creating a division of contracting equity to expand participation in construction projects by minority- and women-owned firms.
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Roselle OKs backyard chickensJun 14, 2024 10:58 am - The village of Roselle will let residents keep up to five egg-laying hens in their backyards.
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Despite opposition, gas station plan moves forward in WheelingJun 13, 2024 11:57 am - A divided Wheeling plan commission on Wednesday night voted to recommend approval of plans for a gas station and other businesses on the village’s west side.
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Des Plaines company ready to move forward with delayed expansion plansJun 12, 2024 12:46 pm - A German pharmaceutical company plans to expand its facility in Des Plaines.
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‘They’re a sanctuary’: Palatine Stables supporters rally to protest park board decisionJun 10, 2024 9:43 pm - Supporters of the Palatine Stables rallied their troops both before and during Monday’s Palatine park board meeting, hoping to spur the board to change its decision to close the facility.