Local Politics
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James Colella set to join North Barrington village boardJan 19, 2026 6:02 pm - North Barrington resident James Colella is slated to be appointed to an open seat on the village board.
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Learn about plans for Wheeling Family Aquatic Center overhaulJan 16, 2026 3:43 pm - The Wheeling village board on Monday, Jan. 19, will review the latest renovation plans for the Wheeling Park District’s Family Aquatic Center.
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DuPage board members press for answers about county clerk investigationJan 16, 2026 2:41 pm - Some DuPage County Board members are questioning why a state investigation regarding bidding by the county clerk is taking so long and suggested that concluding the probe might help resolve the ongoing dispute.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley pulls in campaign cash for 2027 mayoral raceJan 16, 2026 2:14 pm - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is raising significant cash for a 2027 mayoral bid in Chicago.
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South Barrington officials to talk road projectsJan 14, 2026 7:01 pm - South Barrington’s public works committee meets Tuesday, June 20, to discuss road improvements proposed for this year.
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Sales tax in Deer Park may stay 8% for a while longerJan 14, 2026 2:14 pm - Empowered by a change in state law, Deer Park officials are considering leaving the overall sales tax on goods purchased in town at 8%.
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Congressional candidates to meet in four forumsJan 13, 2026 8:47 pm - Candidates in two largely suburban congressional districts will debate the issues facing the nation in upcoming public forums.
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Andrew Schwab withdraws candidacy for Kane County sheriff, endorses JohnsonJan 12, 2026 9:20 am - Democratic hopeful Andrew Schwab announced on Facebook that he was withdrawing his candidacy for Kane County sheriff and endorsed Undersheriff Amy Johnson.
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West Chicago nearing decision on hiring new city administratorJan 09, 2026 11:44 am - West Chicago is in the final phases of selecting a new city administrator. Mayor Daniel Bovey said earlier this week that he and city officials would soon be meeting with the final two or three candidates for the position.
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Pritzker: Bears should work with local governments if they want tax reliefJan 08, 2026 7:02 pm - Gov. JB Pritzker on Thursday suggested the Bears would need to negotiate property tax relief with local governments for their proposed Arlington Heights stadium.