Local Politics
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Trump store in Huntley facing eviction, cited for code violations over signs
Apr 25, 2025 9:09 am - The Trump and Truth Store in Huntley soon could be forced to vacate its space for violations of village ordinance.
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Des Plaines enacts grocery tax to avoid losing $1.4 million annuallyApr 24, 2025 12:56 pm - Des Plaines has joined a growing list of suburbs implementing a local 1% sales tax on groceries to offset the pending elimination of a state tax.
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The party’s over? Glen Ellyn cracks down on short-term rentalsApr 23, 2025 7:02 pm - Glen Ellyn is the latest DuPage County suburb to crack down on short-term rentals after receiving complaints about loud parties and parking problems
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Arlington Heights honors outgoing mayor, who is town’s longest-serving elected officialApr 22, 2025 7:11 pm - As Arlington Heights' longest-serving elected official after 34 years on the village board, Mayor Tom Hayes received honors and accolades at his final village board meeting Monday night.
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Buffalo Grove board approves local grocery taxApr 22, 2025 5:53 pm - Buffalo Grove trustees voted this week to impose a 1% local tax on groceries when the state’s 1% tax expires on Jan. 1.
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Des Plaines council approves pay raises for future elected officialsApr 21, 2025 9:33 pm - Des Plaines’ future mayors, city council members and city clerks will be paid more than the current officeholders -- but the raises won’t go into effect until 2029.
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Interim head of Chicago airports no stranger to O’Hare, MidwayApr 21, 2025 7:59 pm - What’s in store for the next Chicago Department of Aviation commissioner? Here’s some of what’s on tap for Acting CDA Commissioner Tracey Payne.
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Alito’s dissent in deportation case says court rushed to block Trump with middle-of-the night order
Apr 20, 2025 4:04 pm - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court acted “literally in the middle of the night” and without sufficient explanation in blocking the Trump administration from deporting any Ven...
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Des Plaines firefighters to get pay raises under proposed contractApr 18, 2025 8:42 pm - Des Plaines’ firefighters are set to get 3% pay raises May 1 under a proposed four-year contract.
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Des Plaines to award $250,000 in social service grantsApr 18, 2025 2:08 pm - Forty-two community programs and groups that aim to assist people with mental health issues, young mothers who are homeless and others in need are in line to receive grants totaling $250,000 through an annual initiative in Des Plaines.