Local Politics
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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.
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Prosecutors: Waukegan alderperson cast dead mother’s primary ballotMay 27, 2026 12:38 pm - A Waukegan alderperson faces up to three years in prison amid allegations she cast a mail-in ballot this spring in her dead mother’s name.
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DuPage County leaders remember former Recorder Fred BucholzMay 27, 2026 8:21 am - DuPage County leaders are remembering Fred Bucholz, a longtime political leader and former county recorder who passed away May 15 at the age of 71.
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Outgoing Wheeling Park District leader honoredMay 26, 2026 6:51 pm - The outgoing leader of the Wheeling Park District staff was publicly honored Tuesday night.
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New trustee sworn in to Vernon Area Public Library District boardMay 22, 2026 11:15 am - Vernon Hills resident Samira Qureshi was sworn in this week to fill a seat on the Vernon Area Public Library’s board of trustees. She will serve until the April 2027 cons...