Local Politics
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DuPage County hires new federal lobbyistJan 24, 2024 6:10 pm - DuPage County Board members have hired a new lobbyist with Democratic ties to represent their interests in the nation's capital. The county will pay McGuireWoods Consulti...
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Millions in school projects, pool upgrades are on ballots in DuPage CountyJan 23, 2024 8:08 pm - Money for school improvements and park district amenities are issues voters in parts of DuPage County will decide in the March election. Here’s a look at the major refere...
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Will Illinois’ primary give GOP voters a choice? Presidential delegates for Haley, DeSantis stack their candidates against TrumpJan 20, 2024 5:31 pm - There are about 30 more state primaries and caucuses to go until Illinois voters head to the polls on March 19. That’s a long time for local Republican delegate candidate...
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Freezing temperatures complicate Chicago’s struggles to house asylum-seekers
Jan 18, 2024 6:30 am - As temperatures hover below freezing in Chicago, dozens of asylum-seekers are staying in the lower level of a library until the bitter cold gripping much of the country l...
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Rolling Meadows could owe Arlington Heights $1 million over taxes received in errorJan 17, 2024 6:48 am - Rolling Meadows may have to pay Arlington Heights more than $1 million in misallocated sales taxes from Cooper’s Hawk Winery & Restaurant, following a recent state appeal...
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Why Roselle is seeking home rule authority on the March ballotJan 15, 2024 6:24 pm - Roselle officials will make the case for home-rule powers during a forum at the village hall Thursday night. Voters in Roselle will decide whether the village should beco...
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Kane County officials draft proclamation amid asylum seeker influxJan 10, 2024 9:18 pm - Stymied by a lack of legal authority to prevent migrants seeking asylum from entering their communities, Kane County officials are drafting a bipartisan proclamation call...
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Buffalo Grove ready to pass ordinance restricting migrant drop-offsJan 02, 2024 11:46 am - Buffalo Grove is ready to join other suburbs in passing an ordinance to deter unscheduled drop-offs of migrants from the southern border. The village board is expected to...
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South Barrington joins suburbs cracking down on migrant busesDec 29, 2023 12:39 pm - With unscheduled deliveries of busloads of migrants who crossed into the U.S. in Texas becoming more common in the suburbs, South Barrington officials Thursday night took...
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Will District 128 ask voters to fund capital projects? Officials are looking at referendumDec 29, 2023 9:49 am - Over the past several years, Libertyville-Vernon Hills Area High School District 128 has funded tens of millions of dollars in building-related projects at both high scho...