Local Politics
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Will controversial plan for new church, school in South Barrington move forward?Jun 10, 2024 2:06 pm - A controversial proposal for a church and school on vacant land in South Barrington is on the village board’s agenda for its meeting Tuesday night.
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Republican walkout foils Will County Board vote on pay hikes
Jun 05, 2024 7:21 am - An apparent deal to hike pay for elected Will County officials fell apart Tuesday when Republicans walked out of a county board meeting as Democrats tried to nudge proposed salary increases higher.
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Suburbs face new dilemma with fate of grocery tax in their handsJun 03, 2024 2:33 pm - The Illinois legislature’s decision to eliminate the state’s 1% grocery tax, but allow cities and villages to replace it with a 1% tax of their own, is receiving mixed reviews from suburban leaders.
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Despite strong opposition, Cosley Zoo parking plan moves a step closer to approvalMay 30, 2024 2:53 pm - An advisory panel has endorsed a Wheaton Park District plan to expand parking at Cosley Zoo despite strong opposition from neighbors.
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DuPage County clerk controversy prompts push for change in state lawMay 29, 2024 3:31 pm - State lawmakers on Tuesday passed legislation intended to provide clarity to what’s been an ongoing source of contention between the DuPage County Board and county Clerk Jean Kaczmarek.
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Kane County considers pay raises for elected officialsMay 28, 2024 12:24 pm - Editor’s note: A previous version was incorrect about raises for county board members. They are considering increasing the pay. The Kane County Board will vote Wedne...
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Illinois state lawmakers scramble to advance wetlands protection bill as session end nearsMay 21, 2024 6:15 pm - With less than a week of legislative session remaining in Springfield, lawmakers and environmental advocates are scrambling to pass a bill that would restore protections ...
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Suburban mayors ask state legislature to boost their share of income taxMay 21, 2024 4:26 pm - Suburban mayors are calling on the Illinois General Assembly to restore the local share of state income tax to levels first agreed upon 55 years ago, before cuts began in...
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Why the DuPage Water Commission bought a vacant Northbrook golf courseMay 17, 2024 1:19 pm - The DuPage Water Commission sent ripples through Northbrook with its purchase of the former Green Acres Golf Club.
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Citing ‘unfortunate reality,’ park district closing Palatine Stables this fallMay 16, 2024 12:38 pm - The publicly owned Palatine Stables will close this fall after some seven decades of equestrian operations, the Palatine Park District has announced. “While the memories ...