Local Politics
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DuPage forest preserve district likely to keep Springfield lobbyistFeb 14, 2024 1:54 pm - DuPage County Forest Preserve District leaders plan to continue to use a Chicago-based lobbying firm to push their agenda in Springfield. The forest preserve district has...
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Underwood outpacing GOP rivals in fundraising for 14th Congressional raceFeb 11, 2024 6:00 am - While Democratic U.S. Rep. Lauren Underwood of Naperville was sitting on a $1.6 million campaign war chest as 2024 began, neither of the Republican challengers for her 14...
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Kane County’s plan for health department revamp faces scrutiny over taxpayer riskFeb 09, 2024 2:09 pm - Despite lingering concerns that Kane County taxpayers might be on the hook for the $39 million, county board members pushed ahead with a funding plan for a “Mayo Clinic” ...
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A handful of politicians switch parties, citing extremism. Others question their motives.Feb 07, 2024 10:46 am - Not so long ago, Janice Anderson was a committed Republican who rose through the local political ranks to become a DuPage County Board member. She blamed former President...
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What to know about early voting in the primary electionFeb 06, 2024 7:09 pm - Early voting kicks off Thursday in DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties, giving residents more than a month to cast their ballots in person before primary election day...
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Democrat challenging Foster again raises more from individual donors, but incumbent takes in more overallFeb 06, 2024 5:25 am - For the second straight quarter, the Naperville human rights lawyer who's challenging U.S. Rep. Bill Foster in the Democratic primary for Illinois' 11th Congressional Dis...
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Casten heading into primary with huge cash lead over opponentsFeb 05, 2024 8:44 am - As he campaigns for a fourth term in Congress, U.S. Rep. Sean Casten of Downers Grove has a million-dollar fundraising lead over the two challengers vying to defeat him i...
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St. Charles City Council won’t limit liquor licenses
Feb 02, 2024 1:12 pm - St. Charles City Council members have rejected an idea to restrict the number of liquor licenses granted by the city. During its Jan. 22 winter workshop, the council cons...
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Lake Zurich Dist. 95 seeking applicants for school board vacancyFeb 01, 2024 10:57 am - Lake Zurich Community Unit School District 95 is accepting applications from candidates to fill a school board vacancy. Scott McConnell, who had served since 2012 and wa...
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Suburban library adds political scientist to help patrons through 2024 electionsJan 31, 2024 4:31 pm - A suburban library is taking an unusual approach to educating voters ahead of this year’s primary and general elections. The Vernon Area Public Library in Lincolnshire ha...