Local Politics
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Primary races emerge for DuPage county clerk, sheriffOct 27, 2025 6:54 pm - Two-term incumbent Jean Kaczmarek will face a primary challenge as she seeks a third term as DuPage County clerk. Paula Deacon Garcia, a Democratic county board member, a...
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Lake County primary races expected to be few and far between, but there are wrinklesOct 27, 2025 5:55 pm - The first day of filing for Lake County elected offices Monday was quiet. Although the majority of incumbent filers likely won’t face a primary opponent, there are some wrinkles.
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Former coroner seeking sheriff’s post, as Kane County candidates start filing for electionOct 27, 2025 10:38 am - Who wants to be the next Kane County sheriff? Two Republicans, Two Democrats filed petitions for the post Monday morning?
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Lake County’s ‘I Voted’ sticker design contestOct 26, 2025 11:40 am - Lake County’s “I Voted” sticker design contest for aspiring young artists has been extended through Friday, Nov. 14.
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Looking to improve traffic flow and 911 response times, Des Plaines pursuing new railroad underpassOct 25, 2025 2:46 pm - Des Plaines officials will pursue creating a railroad underpass for a section of Algonquin Road.
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After heated 5-hour meeting, vote delayed for Cary apartment complex with controversial road extension
Oct 24, 2025 6:25 pm - The Cary Village Board is expected to vote on a proposed mixed-use luxury housing community on Tuesday, Oct. 28, after leaving many residents concerned about a road extension that would connect a neighborhood street to Route 31.
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Mundelein townhouse proposal faces key vote MondayOct 24, 2025 1:39 pm - A townhouse development proposed for Mundelein’s southwest side could get an important go-ahead from the village board Monday.
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Elk Grove Village hires well-connected municipal lawyer as new counselOct 23, 2025 8:03 pm - Prominent municipal attorney Michael Del Galdo, whose clients range from Broadview to Cicero, has been appointed as the new village attorney in Elk Grove Village.
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Elgin could allow DACA recipients to be hired as firefighters and paramedicsOct 23, 2025 2:58 pm - The Elgin City Council gave unanimous preliminary approval Wednesday to allow people with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) status to be hired as firefighters and paramedics.
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District 214 renovations could cost average homeowner $421 more per yearOct 22, 2025 6:20 pm - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is considering a renovation plan worth as much as $912.5 million, which could add up to a $421 annual tax increase for the average homeowner.