Local Politics
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‘I am not perfect’: District 220 school board finds member violated board policies in her statehouse campaignNov 20, 2025 5:11 pm - The Barrington Area Unit District 220 school board voted this week to accept an outside investigator's finding that board member Erin Chan Ding violated district policies by using school resources, property and social media for prohibited political campaign activities.
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New fire station, bank renovation among key projects in proposed Des Plaines budgetNov 19, 2025 7:08 pm - Des Plaines’ $230 million budget for the 2026 fiscal year includes funds for a new fire station and the renovation of a downtown landmark.
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Proposed e-bike regulations progressing in Des PlainesNov 18, 2025 7:52 pm - The Des Plaines City Council on Monday tentatively approved local regulations for e-bikes, e-scooters and similar battery-powered vehicles.
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Lake County vote-by-mail applications available Dec. 17Nov 17, 2025 5:11 pm - Starting Dec. 17, Lake County voters can apply online at lakevoterpower.info for a vote-by-mail ballot for the March 17, 2026, General Primary Election.
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Why Elgin could increase its general property tax levy for the first time in more than a decadeNov 13, 2025 1:27 pm - Elgin’s proposed 2026 budget calls for the city’s first increase in the general property tax levy in more than a decade.
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Tobacco shop plan rejected in WheelingNov 10, 2025 10:37 am - A proposal for a tobacco shop on Wheeling’s northeast side has been rejected by village officials.
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Palatine council members host residents meeting Nov. 13Nov 07, 2025 2:52 pm - Palatine Village Council members Doug Myslinski and Joe Falkenberg are hosting a meeting for residents of council districts 3 and 4on Thursday, Nov. 13.
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Preckwinkle: Long-delayed Cook County property tax bills hitting mailboxes next weekNov 07, 2025 11:48 am - The long-overdue second installment of Cook County’s property tax bills will be mailed Nov. 14 and due Dec. 15.
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McHenry County sheriff won’t be opposed in 2026 GOP primary for reelection bid
Nov 05, 2025 9:22 am - McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman remains unopposed in his 2026 reelection bid after candidate filing closed this week.
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Arlington Heights weighs ICE ban on municipal sitesNov 04, 2025 5:39 pm - Some Arlington Heights trustees want to ban federal immigration authorities from using municipal property for enforcement operations, mirroring measures enacted by other local governments.