Local Politics
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Bolingbrook blocks release of body camera video of ICE agents claiming they were batteredNov 04, 2025 1:58 pm - The village of Bolingbrook has declined to release body camera video regarding an Oct. 19 incident that involved federal immigration agents who claimed they were battered.
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‘How are you protecting us?’: Palatine residents share concerns about ICE with councilNov 04, 2025 1:45 pm - Palatine residents testified to the toll federal immigration enforcement is taking on their community during public comment at this week's village council meeting.
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Des Plaines crafting rules for e-bikes and e-scootersNov 04, 2025 1:34 pm - Des Plaines officials are crafting regulations for electric bikes and scooters.
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Mundelein Trustee Grieco facing DUI chargeNov 04, 2025 11:00 am - A Mundelein trustee facing a drunken driving charge has a court date Friday.
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Parks activist who defeated Lucas museum among latest Cook County candidates to file MondayNov 03, 2025 7:24 pm - Juanita Irizarry, the former head of Friends of the Parks, is challenging Cook County Board of Review Commissioner George Cardenas in the March 2026 Democratic primary. She was among the last candidates to file for election Monday.
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NIU welcomes Illinois Senate minority leader for ‘Rebuilding Democracy’ lectureNov 03, 2025 12:47 pm - The NIU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will host Illinois Senate Minority Leader John Curran for the "Rebuilding Democracy" lecture series on Nov. 12. It will feature a discussion between Curran, Dean Robert Brinkmann, and College of Law Dean Cassandra Hill on topics such as the state of democracy, states' rights, ethical leadership, economic development, and legislative issues.
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McClary tapped to replace Hills as Barrington Hills trusteeNov 02, 2025 2:10 pm - Marsha McClary was sworn in last week as the newest Barrington Hills trustee. She fills the seat recently held by State Sen. Darby Hills.
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Despite objections, Lake County zoning board OKs solar farm near AntiochNov 02, 2025 1:24 pm - A proposed commercial solar farm near Antioch won the backing of Lake County’s Zoning Board of Appeals, but opponents including Antioch officials still hope the project can be derailed or relocated.
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Wheeling board could ban ICE operations on village propertyNov 02, 2025 1:06 pm - Wheeling officials said federal immigration agents approached a village fire station Saturday asking to use the station parking lot but soon left. Village President Patrick Horcher said a citizens' group arrived at the scene and began blowing whistles after they arrived.
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Federal disaster relief denied for McHenry County storm damageNov 02, 2025 8:47 am - McHenry County officials are working with state agencies to appeal the the denial of federal disaster relief for severe storms that swept through the county in August.