Local Politics
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Indian Trails Library District board meets WednesdayJun 16, 2025 7:21 am - The Indian Trails Public Library District board will meet Wednesday to discuss strategic planning and other issues.
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St. Charles considers restrictions, tax on short-term rentals
Jun 15, 2025 8:36 am - St. Charles could impose new regulations and fees for AirBnbs, Vrbos and other short-term rentals currently unregulated within city limits.
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South Barrington church plans move ahead — but will group still try to disconnect from the village?Jun 13, 2025 1:46 pm - The South Barrington village board has approved zoning variances for the long-proposed redevelopment of vacant land by a religious group that wants to build a church and school.
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Carol Stream apartment proposal draws initial thumbs-downJun 11, 2025 12:30 pm - An advisory panel in Carol Stream is recommending the village board reject a plan to build a 20-unit apartment development along Gary Avenue.
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Mundelein board votes to buy land for downtown parkingJun 10, 2025 4:23 pm - The Mundelein village board on Monday voted to purchase vacant land in the downtown area.
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Palatine Township mental health board appointed amid controversyJun 10, 2025 2:26 pm - The Palatine Township board named seven members to its new community mental health board Monday, despite objections about the process from supporters of the referendum that established the panel.
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Mundelein expands available dispensary licenses ahead of proposed pot shopJun 10, 2025 10:40 am - A divided Mundelein village board on Monday expanded the number of possible licenses for local cannabis dispensaries to two.
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‘It’s really exciting’: Smokin’ Jack’s BBQ opening soon in downtown MundeleinJun 10, 2025 10:40 am - A much-anticipated barbecue restaurant should open in downtown Mundelein this summer.
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New microbrewery, tap room planned in MundeleinJun 09, 2025 8:48 pm - A new microbrewery with a tap room could open soon in Mundelein.
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Legislation regarding impact fees for schools on hold after clearing General AssemblyJun 08, 2025 9:00 pm - Legislation clarifying municipal officials’ ability to impose fees to help schools pay for construction necessitated by residential developments has cleared the General Assembly — but it isn’t being enacted just yet.