Local Politics
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McHenry County to charge video gaming terminal fees, require licenses
Feb 23, 2026 1:29 pm - McHenry County is now requiring a licensing fee for video gaming terminals in the unincorporated parts of the county.
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Kane County sheriff candidates discuss plans for reducing crime
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Mundelein’s mayor gives first State of the Village speechFeb 13, 2026 5:19 pm - Mundelein Mayor Robin Meier talked about tourism, public safety, diversity and other aspects of local life during her first State of the Village presentation this week.
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Des Plaines’ Krasa Burgers in line for liquor licenseFeb 13, 2026 5:18 pm - A newly opened restaurant in Des Plaines could be awarded a liquor license Monday night.
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Kane County Board appoints 2 replacementsFeb 10, 2026 2:46 pm - Two new members of the Kane County board were sworn in Tuesday, to fill vacancies left by a death and a resignation.
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Illinois House hopefuls Peterson, Chan Ding spar over ethicsFeb 09, 2026 5:44 pm - Democratic candidates for the 52nd District Illinois House seat clashed over ethics during a recent meeting with the Daily Herald editorial board.
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Huntley District 158 fills school board vacancy after Andy Bittman’s sudden departureFeb 09, 2026 12:54 pm - Huntley School District 158 has a new school board member. The school board has appointed Chuck Ruth, a former Huntley school board president, to the board.
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Candidate exits Democratic primary for DuPage County sheriffFeb 06, 2026 11:30 am - A Democratic candidate for DuPage County sheriff has withdrawn from the race.
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GOP state House candidate says he’s not a Holocaust denierFeb 03, 2026 5:03 pm - Elk Grove Township Republican Committeeman Edward Lapinski repudiated accusations he is a Holocaust denier and antisemitic, saying text messages exchanged between him and another Republican committeeperson were maliciously presented out of context.
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League hosts forum for DuPage County District 5 Democratic primary hopefulsFeb 03, 2026 2:32 pm - Naperville voters are invited to attend an online forum on Feb. 10 featuring Democratic primary candidates for the DuPage County Board District 5 seat.