Local Politics
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Postponed due to government shutdown, Wheeling census is coming this summerMay 01, 2026 4:15 pm - Postponed because of last year's federal government shutdown, a special census in Wheeling has been rescheduled and should start in early June.
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Des Plaines set to buy most of former Methodist Camp Ground for $4M, ending legal battleApr 30, 2026 3:38 pm - Des Plaines would purchase most of a historic — but flood-prone — campground for $4 million under a deal before the city council.
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Kane County revamping property tax bill lookApr 30, 2026 11:07 am - The Kane County treasurer is revamping the look of property tax bills, including adding contact info for elected officials so taxpayers can reach out with their questions and complaints.
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‘Truly special’: Des Plaines will team with developer to convert shuttered YMCA facility into new athletic centerApr 29, 2026 2:02 pm - Des Plaines is set to purchase a long-vacant YMCA facility and lease it to a company that will operate a new athletic center there.
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DuPage County OKs raises for board members, other elected officialsApr 29, 2026 11:04 am - A dozen DuPage County Board members and several countywide officials will get salary increases after the fall election, including a 35% pay hike for the board chairman.
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Schaumburg extends TIF district to Loeber Farm for controversial residential developmentApr 29, 2026 9:53 am - Three months after approving a long-contemplated but controversial residential development for the 33-acre Loeber Farm, Schaumburg trustees Tuesday also gave the nod to the extension of a tax incentive to finance its necessary public improvements.
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Former Mount Prospect mayoral candidate named to Wheeling Township boardApr 29, 2026 9:52 am - A Mount Prospect attorney and former mayoral candidate was appointed Tuesday to fill a vacancy on the Wheeling Township board.
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North Shore Distillery plan gets warm reception in MundeleinApr 27, 2026 7:38 pm - As North Shore Distillery prepares to relocate to Mundelein, its owners got a warm welcome from village officials Monday night.
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After mayor’s remarks, Geneva rethinking its support for chamber of commerce fests
Apr 26, 2026 4:37 pm - In a rare display of public ire, Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns last week accused the Geneva Chamber of Commerce of lying about its finances and questioned how — or if — the city should continue to provide funds for the organization’s festivals.
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After year of drama, Crystal Lake park board eyes shake-up