Local Politics
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League of Women Voters hosts candidate forums in BataviaJan 26, 2026 10:58 pm - The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is hosting candidate forums for contested Kane County races and for Illinois Senate District 33 and Congressional District 11.
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Why the Fox Lake Fire Protection District will be seeking tax hikeJan 26, 2026 7:29 pm - Saying it can no longer be avoided, Fox Lake Fire Protection District officials will be asking voters March 17 for a tax increase to fund pensions.
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No warm reception for proposed solar farm in Huntley
Jan 26, 2026 11:45 am - While a new state energy law aims to make it easier to expand renewable options, Huntley officials have given a lukewarm response to a potential solar farm in town.
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Des Plaines gives go-ahead to Costco planJan 23, 2026 7:10 pm - Plans for a Costco Business Center and a Costco-branded gas station were approved by the Des Plaines City Council this week.
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‘I got loud’: DuPage undersheriff disputes reports of bar brawlJan 22, 2026 4:23 pm - DuPage County Undersheriff Eddie Moore is pushing back on published reports he sparked a New Year’s Eve brawl five years ago that left a security guard with a broken finger.
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James Colella set to join North Barrington village boardJan 19, 2026 6:02 pm - North Barrington resident James Colella is slated to be appointed to an open seat on the village board.
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Learn about plans for Wheeling Family Aquatic Center overhaulJan 16, 2026 3:43 pm - The Wheeling village board on Monday, Jan. 19, will review the latest renovation plans for the Wheeling Park District’s Family Aquatic Center.
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DuPage board members press for answers about county clerk investigationJan 16, 2026 2:41 pm - Some DuPage County Board members are questioning why a state investigation regarding bidding by the county clerk is taking so long and suggested that concluding the probe might help resolve the ongoing dispute.
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U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley pulls in campaign cash for 2027 mayoral raceJan 16, 2026 2:14 pm - U.S. Rep. Mike Quigley is raising significant cash for a 2027 mayoral bid in Chicago.
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South Barrington officials to talk road projectsJan 14, 2026 7:01 pm - South Barrington’s public works committee meets Tuesday, June 20, to discuss road improvements proposed for this year.