Local Politics
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Kane County Board member announces resignationDec 09, 2025 11:05 am - Kane County Board District 9 member Gary Daugherty announced Tuesday that he is resigning his seat, effective at the end of December.
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‘Travesty’: Elgin mayor blasts federal agents’ actions against protestersDec 07, 2025 5:28 pm - Elgin Mayor David Kaptain sharply criticized federal immigration agents after they used tear gas and pepper spray on protesters who gathered outside a city apartment complex during an hourslong standoff Saturday morning.
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‘Where’s the mixed use?’: Lisle panel backs Pulte townhouse development, with a caveatDec 05, 2025 11:28 am - Lisle’s planning and zoning commission has endorsed a proposed townhouse project to the east of the former Family Square. Commissioners, however, want more space set aside for future commercial development.
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Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
Dec 04, 2025 5:54 pm - NORFOLK, Va. — The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mort...
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National Guard can stay in D.C. for now, appeals court says
Dec 04, 2025 4:53 pm - The Trump administration will be allowed to continue its National Guard deployment in D.C. at least temporarily, pending another appeals court decision, a panel of U.S. C...
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Mount Prospect pledges support for immigrants, but skips ICE banDec 03, 2025 4:37 pm - Mount Prospect trustees unanimously approved a policy Tuesday committing to protect all residents regardless of immigration status, during an often contentious meeting that highlighted community divisions.
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Larson withdraws as Lake County Board challenger in District 6Dec 03, 2025 12:00 pm - Hainesville resident Kristal Larson has withdrawn her candidacy for the Democratic nomination to the Lake County Board District 6 seat.
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Des Plaines, Buffalo Grove set restrictions for e-bikes and e-scootersDec 03, 2025 9:31 am - Just in time for the holiday gift-giving season, Des Plaines and Buffalo Grove officials have finalized rules for e-bikes and e-scooters.
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Hanover Park police officer detained by ICE returns to active dutyDec 02, 2025 4:25 pm - Hanover Park police announced Tuesday that their new Montenegro-born police officer Radule Bojovic had been returned to full-duty status after being detained in October by U.S. Customs and Immigration Enforcement officers.
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Will County Board to meet Thursday to deal with $2.8 million budget gap
Dec 02, 2025 1:33 pm - Will County Board members will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, to address a $2.8 million deficit in the county’s 2026 budget.