Local Politics
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Mount Prospect trustees take meetings on the roadJul 06, 2025 3:12 pm - The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold its July 8 special village board and committee of the whole (COW) meeting on the road at 6 p.m. at Burning Bush Community Center, 1313 N. Burning Bush Lane.
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Political payback? Deputy’s lawsuit alleges he was demoted for backing candidateJul 04, 2025 4:30 am - A decorated Lake County sheriff’s deputy is suing his boss and the county’s top lawyer in federal court, alleging he was demoted for backing a candidate they opposed in last year’s election.
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Winfield man acquitted of charges he threatened school board candidateJul 03, 2025 1:49 pm - A Winfield has been acquitted of charges alleging he threatened a Wheaton Warrenville District 200 school board candidate in 2023.
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Reckless? Aurora mayor catching heat over fireworks commentsJul 02, 2025 6:13 pm - Aurora Mayor John Laesch is under fire over a social media comment that critics say encourages residents to shoot off fireworks illegally.
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Lombard increases size of advisory committees, seeks resident applicantsJul 02, 2025 1:59 pm - To enhance public engagement, the Lombard Village Board has voted to increase the number of resident members serving on its standing advisory committees and plan commission to nine.
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‘He loved life’: Longtime Barrington Hills community leader Dennis Kelly has diedJul 02, 2025 11:25 am - Former Barrington Hills community leader Dennis Kelly has died.
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New Arlington Heights streaming tax could cost residents $61 a yearJul 01, 2025 6:16 pm - Arlington Heights officials are considering a tax on streaming services like Netflix and Hulu to fund staffing for a new fire department ambulance.
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Duckworth asks IRS why on-time taxpayers are getting late noticesJul 01, 2025 6:09 pm - The IRS asks for patience after Illinoisans who paid their taxes by April 15 are facing late payment notices and fees.
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‘A trusted colleague’: veteran Des Plaines Public Works Director Tim Oakley retiresJul 01, 2025 12:55 pm - After nearly 40 years of public service, Des Plaines Public Works and Engineering Director Tim Oakley has retired.
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Funeral scheduled for former Des Plaines Alderman Rosemary S. ArgusJun 30, 2025 8:50 pm - Funeral arrangements have been set for former Des Plaines City Council and Mount Prospect Park District board member Rosemary S. Argus, 88.