Local Politics
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Pizzeria settles feud with Elk Grove Village, will receive relocation assistanceMay 15, 2024 2:37 pm - Following a monthslong dispute with village hall, the owner of a long-standing Elk Grove Village pizzeria has inked an agreement that terminates her lease, but also provides funds for a possible relocation.
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St. Charles committee on the fence about plans for townhouse development on Route 31
May 15, 2024 11:10 am - A developer has presented preliminary concept plans for a townhouse complex called The Grove on Route 31 on the city’s north side. As proposed, The Grove would be a 21-un...
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Stephens, Rosemont would be bulldozing a new Bears stadium to the goal lineMay 15, 2024 6:00 am - Columnist Jim O’Donnell believes Rosemont mayor Brad Stephens would have already pushed a Bears stadium proposal over the goal line in his town.
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Opposition to Wheeling gas station plan is mountingMay 14, 2024 1:27 pm - Opponents of a plan to build a gas station, a convenience store and fast-food restaurants on Wheeling’s western edge have mobilized, planting yard signs in surrounding neighborhoods and launching a website.
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McHenry County GOPAC hosts event aimed at Hispanic conservativesMay 10, 2024 12:57 pm - McHenry County GOPAC hosts a “Celebración De Fe Y Libertad” — A Celebration of Faith and Freedom from 3 to 6 p.m. Saturday, May 11, at Flores Banquets, 240 N. Throop St. ...
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‘We are going to fight this’: Republican leaders slating legislative candidates despite new banMay 09, 2024 12:57 pm - Suburban Republican Party leaders are slating candidates for state legislative races that didn’t draw primary contenders despite a new law designed to prevent such aspira...
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Proposed South Barrington budget includes cash for road repairs, conservancyMay 08, 2024 2:51 pm - Money for road repairs and improvements at the South Barrington Conservancy is included in the village’s proposed $13 million budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The villag...
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St. Charles back to square one on redevelopment of former police building
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Wheeling spa changing hands, needs new permitMay 03, 2024 3:41 pm - The Wheeling village board meets Monday to discuss and possibly approve a special use permit for a massage business that is set to be sold, as well as to review other bus...
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Property tax bills begin arriving in many suburbsMay 02, 2024 2:51 pm - Most suburban residents in the collar counties will begin receiving their property tax bills in the mail this week, though some are arriving slightly later than expected....