Local Politics
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Disaster recovery company planning move to WheelingAug 01, 2025 1:49 pm - A suburban disaster recovery company is planning a move to Wheeling.
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Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days
Jul 31, 2025 10:22 pm - WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that set new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect on Aug. 7 — the ...
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Applicants wanted for open seat on Fremont Public Library boardJul 31, 2025 10:38 am - Fremont Public Library District officials are accepting applications for an open seat on the Mundelein-based library board.
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Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman announces bid for treasurer
Jul 31, 2025 7:37 am - Kane County Auditor Penny Wegman on Wednesday officially announced her candidacy for county treasurer.
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Lake County considers ‘environmentally preferred’ purchasing policyJul 30, 2025 8:52 pm - Lake County is considering an “environmentally preferred” purchasing policy but questions remain as the proposal winds through the approval process.
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Why Mundelein is banning public comments on town’s Facebook pageJul 29, 2025 2:48 pm - Under a new policy, people can’t comment on official Mundelein Facebook posts.
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Mundelein adding EV charging stations to downtown parking lotsJul 29, 2025 11:07 am - Owners of electric vehicles should be able to charge those batteries at municipal parking lots in Mundelein later this year — for a fee.
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Mundelein weighing social media policy for elected officials, publicJul 25, 2025 2:22 pm - The Mundelein village board will hold a special committee of the whole meeting Monday night to discuss enacting a social media policy for elected officials and the public.
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Wheeling board approves Dunne’s appointment to airport chairmanship; Prospect Heights vote still neededJul 21, 2025 6:57 pm - It’s one vote down, one to go for Jamie Dunne and the open chairmanship of the Chicago Executive Airport board of directors. The Wheeling village board on Monday unanimou...
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Why Wheeling could get a new, multimillion-dollar aquatic centerJul 21, 2025 2:26 pm - Wheeling Park District officials are considering constructing a new, multimillion-dollar aquatic center.