Local Politics
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‘Where’s the mixed use?’: Lisle panel backs Pulte townhouse development, with a caveatDec 05, 2025 11:28 am - Lisle’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a proposed townhouse project to the east of the former Family Square. Commissioners, however, want more space set aside for future commercial development.
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Dec 04, 2025 5:54 pm - NORFOLK, Va. — The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mort...
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National Guard can stay in D.C. for now, appeals court says
Dec 04, 2025 4:53 pm - The Trump administration will be allowed to continue its National Guard deployment in D.C. at least temporarily, pending another appeals court decision, a panel of U.S. C...
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Mount Prospect pledges support for immigrants, but skips ICE banDec 03, 2025 4:37 pm - Mount Prospect trustees unanimously approved a policy Tuesday committing to protect all residents regardless of immigration status, during an often contentious meeting that highlighted community divisions.
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Larson withdraws as Lake County Board challenger in District 6Dec 03, 2025 12:00 pm - Hainesville resident Kristal Larson has withdrawn her candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Lake County Board District 6 seat.
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Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove set restrictions for e-bikes and e-scootersDec 03, 2025 9:31 am - Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove officials have finalized rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Hanover Park police officer detained by ICE returns to active dutyDec 02, 2025 4:25 pm - Hanover Park police announced Tuesday that their new Montenegro-born police officer Radule Bojovic had been returned to full-duty status after being detained in October by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement officers.
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Will County Board to meet Thursday to deal with $2.8 million budget gap
Dec 02, 2025 1:33 pm - Will County Board members will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, to address a $2.8 million deficit in the county’s 2026 budget.
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Batavia pub gets OK for video gambling, despite being next to two churchesDec 02, 2025 12:57 pm - Gammon Coach House pub in Batavia will be allowed to have video gambling machines, despite being next to two churches.
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How to enforce ICE ban? Arlington Heights ordinance suggests going to courtDec 02, 2025 10:43 am - Arlington Heights’ ban on federal immigration enforcement agents from using municipal property calls for the village manager and police to document any violations and report back to the village board, who could then pursue legal action.