Local Politics
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‘A key parcel’: Des Plaines buying building next to city hall for possible redevelopmentJun 02, 2026 1:42 pm - Redevelopment-minded Des Plaines officials are set to purchase the two-story building next to city hall.
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Pride flag debate heats up in PalatineJun 01, 2026 10:37 pm - Palatine residents with opposing views on the Pride flag flying at village hall aired their opinions on the first day of Pride Month at Monday’s village council meeting.
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$30M water park plans get green light at Wheeling village hallJun 01, 2026 8:08 pm - The Wheeling Park District’s plan to build a new aquatic center has cleared a critical bureaucratic hurdle.
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After being rejected in Naperville, company could build data center in Hoffman EstatesJun 01, 2026 3:21 pm - The company whose proposal for a Naperville data center was rejected in January will appear before the Hoffman Estates plan commission Wednesday for a requested rezoning of the 186-acre Plum Farms site at Higgins Road and Route 59.
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‘Clearly a fumble’: Arlington Heights mayor calls out state lawmakers over lack of Bears dealJun 01, 2026 11:43 am - Hours after state lawmakers failed to act on legislation to bring a new Chicago Bears stadium to Arlington Heights, Mayor Jim Tinaglia said Monday village officials are “truly disappointed” and will continue to seek opportunities to redevelop the former Arlington Park site.
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RTA moves forward on sales tax increase to boost transitJun 01, 2026 10:00 am - Regional Transit Authority directors approved a sales tax increase Monday that will generate over $500 million more for Metra, Pace and the CTA in 2027.
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After towns reject flag requests, advocates put signs of Pride in storefrontsMay 31, 2026 8:45 pm - Supporters of the Pride flag flying outside suburban village halls are still lobbying mayors and trustees to raise the rainbow colors, but local businesses, community groups, churches and residents have taken up the banner in the meantime.
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Affordable housing apartment plan near Lake Zurich recommended for approvalMay 29, 2026 11:35 am - Rezoning and other approvals to build workforce housing on the site of the former Midlothian Manor near Lake Zurich has been green-lighted by the Lake County Zoning Board of Appeals.
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Rolling Meadows mayor hopes to ‘keep both the Bears and Springfield accountable’ on infrastructureMay 27, 2026 7:16 pm - Rolling Meadows Mayor Lara Sanoica continues to lobby for a “seat at the table” in discussions about infrastructure should the Bears move to neighboring Arlington Heights.
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Why McHenry County officials could ask voters for home rule powers
May 27, 2026 2:05 pm - As McHenry County officials express frustration at state legislation that they say erodes local control, they’re considering asking voters for permission to become home rule.