Local Politics
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Batavia pub gets OK for video gambling, despite being next to two churchesDec 02, 2025 12:57 pm - Gammon Coach House pub in Batavia will be allowed to have video gambling machines, despite being next to two churches.
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How to enforce ICE ban? Arlington Heights ordinance suggests going to courtDec 02, 2025 10:43 am - Arlington Heights’ ban on federal immigration enforcement agents from using municipal property calls for the village manager and police to document any violations and report back to the village board, who could then pursue legal action.
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Wheeling special census postponed due to government shutdownDec 02, 2025 10:42 am - The recent government shutdown has delayed a planned special census in Wheeling.
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Learn about Des Plaines’ new annual budgetDec 02, 2025 8:14 am - Des Plaines Alderman Mike Charewicz will host an open meeting for 8th Ward residents Tuesday night.
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Wheeling to tax streaming TV, music and gamesDec 01, 2025 7:46 pm - Wheeling residents who enjoy chilling out while watching Netflix, Hulu or other streaming services soon will have to shell out more for the privilege as the village has enacted a 4% tax on video or audio streaming services.
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Wheeling parks board to decide construction contract for aquatic centerNov 26, 2025 7:01 am - The Wheeling Park District board will meet Tuesday to consider hiring a company to manage the early steps of a proposed renovation of the Family Aquatic Center.
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DuPage County Clerk censured by county boardNov 25, 2025 5:24 pm - Citing the ongoing dispute with the clerk’s office, DuPage County Board members voted Tuesday to censure County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek.
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Mundelein annexes land for future housing developmentNov 25, 2025 1:12 pm - Mundelein trustees have annexed more land on the village’s northwest side ahead of another proposed housing development.
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Wheeling comes together for breakfast to help needy familiesNov 22, 2025 10:34 am - Dozens of Wheeling residents gathered at the police station Saturday morning for a charitable breakfast benefiting needy families in the community.
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Immigration agencies deny responsibility for mysterious drones spotted in WheelingNov 21, 2025 1:29 pm - Federal immigration agencies insist they aren’t flying the drones Wheeling residents claim to have seen in their neighborhoods.