Local Politics
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Band director drums up enough support to win spot on District 15, ousting incumbentApr 01, 2025 8:23 pm - There’s a newcomer on school board plus three returning members.
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Johnson, Bocek, Ottenheimer ahead in Buffalo Grove board raceApr 01, 2025 8:14 pm - Sitting Buffalo Grove trustees appear headed toward victory in their quest to retain their seats.
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Incumbent Hoefert wins Mount Prospect mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 8:14 pm - Mount Prospect voters chose continuity over change in the hotly contested race for mayor, re-electing incumbent Mayor Paul Hoefert to a second term.
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Bertucci, Santa Maria, Zyck and Manganaro top crowded Arlington Heights trustee raceApr 01, 2025 8:12 pm - Jim Bertucci, Carina Santa Maria, Greg Zyck and Bill Manganaro were the top vote-getters in the race for Arlington Heights village board, according to unofficial results.
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Irvin loses Aurora mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 8:12 pm - Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin appears to have lost his bid for a third term.
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Tinaglia to take over as Arlington Heights mayor amid Bears stadium talksApr 01, 2025 7:53 pm - Jim Tinaglia is set to become the next mayor of Arlington Heights. The 12-year village trustee and local architect defeated Tom Schwingbeck and Jon Ridler in the race to succeed three-term mayor Tom Hayes, according to unofficial returns.
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Smith tops Porada in Des Plaines; Chlebek, Mastalski separated by 4 votesApr 01, 2025 7:52 pm - Des Plaines City Council member Patsy Smith appeared headed to victory over challenger Bob Porada in the race for the 7th Ward seat Tuesday night.
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Meier defeats Wilson in Mundelein mayoral raceApr 01, 2025 7:52 pm - The third time was the charm for Mundelein mayoral aspirant Robin Meier.
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Guide to voting in the suburbs Tuesday: Polling places, ID rules, write-ins and moreMar 31, 2025 4:01 pm - Suburban voters head to polls Tuesday to decide local races and referendums. Find out where your polling place is located, what ID to bring if you’re not registered to vote, and answers to other frequently asked questions about Election Day.
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Elk Grove state of the village address set for April 10Mar 31, 2025 11:42 am - Elk Grove Village Mayor Craig B. Johnson will present his state of the village address on Thursday, April 10, at the Elk Grove Chamber of Commerce luncheon.