Local Politics
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Russell, Johnson win primaries for Kane County sheriffMar 17, 2026 7:47 pm - Former Kane County coroner Rob Russell won the Republican Party nomination for Kane County sheriff, and Undersheriff Amy Johnson became the Democratic nominee during the primary.
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Wegman gets Democratic nomination for Kane County treasurerMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman won the Democratic nomination for Kane County treasurer.
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Hynes defeats incumbent Kaegi in Cook County Assessor Democratic primaryMar 17, 2026 7:43 pm - Challenger Pat Hynes defeated incumbent Fritz Kaegi in the Democratic primary for Cook County Assessor.
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Appellate court upholds trial court keeping Lake County Board candidate off ballotMar 17, 2026 11:43 am - The Democratic primary race for Lake County Board District 16 in the Round Lake area has taken another turn with an appellate court decision upholding an objection to remove Juan Beto Ruiz’ name from the ballot.
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Mayor breaks tie to give Mount Prospect village manager a raiseMar 17, 2026 9:03 am - Mount Prospect Mayor Paul Hoefert cast the tie-breaking vote Monday to give Village Manager Michael Cassady a raise for this year.
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Lake County clerk’s office changes Lake Barrington polling placeMar 16, 2026 7:56 pm - Due to an ongoing gas leak resulting in no heat at the Lake Barrington Village Hall, it will not serve as an Election Day polling place on Tuesday, March 17, officials announced Monday.
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TIF district extension for Loeber Farm in Schaumburg wins key recommendationMar 16, 2026 6:24 pm - Local governments recommended the extension of a tax incentive for the controversial residential development of the Loeber Farm property in Schaumburg Monday.
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After Naperville council nixes controversial data center, Pulte Homes development pitched for siteMar 16, 2026 9:13 am - Almost two months after Naperville city council members rejected plans for a controversial data center near a high-profile intersection, the property owner is soliciting their input on a proposed 262-unit residential development at the site.
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Potential battery storage facility stirs controversy in McHenry County
Mar 15, 2026 3:34 pm - Developers eyeing the construction of a battery storage facility near far northwest suburban Prairie Grove say they might come to the village with a formal proposal within the next few months.
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Kane treasurer candidate Scott Johansen says his campaign signs were damaged, stolen