Local Politics
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Townhouses proposed for southwest MundeleinOct 13, 2025 7:47 pm - Twenty-one townhouses have been proposed for wooded property on Mundelein’s southwest side.
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Cook County $10 billion budget plan includes no tax hikes, but Preckwinkle warns of challenges aheadOct 09, 2025 6:48 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a proposed $10 billion budget Thursday that includes no tax hikes or service reductions. However, she warned that cuts in Medicaid and other federal funding could bring financial challenges in the near future.
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Eyeing redevelopment, Des Plaines agrees to purchase downtown building for $1.1 millionOct 07, 2025 6:35 pm - Des Plaines officials ended an often frustrating fight with the owners of a vacant downtown building Monday by buying the property.
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‘It’s going to dress it up’: Zesty mural proposed for Cinergy Cinemas building in WheelingOct 07, 2025 12:15 pm - Wheeling officials and Cinergy Cinemas are teaming up to add some spice — and more than a little color — to the Wheeling Town Center complex.
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Colin Gilbert confirmed as new Arlington Heights trusteeOct 06, 2025 8:35 pm - Colin Gilbert, an Arlington Heights attorney, was confirmed and sworn in as a village trustee Monday night, replacing Scott Shirley who resigned.
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City of St. Charles seeks residents to fill commission seats
Oct 06, 2025 12:41 pm - St. Charles residents are invited to apply to several open seats on local commissions, a board and a task force.
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Naperville Park District could ask voters for $135 million to build rec center, improve other sitesOct 05, 2025 3:00 pm - The Naperville Park District could seek voter permission to issue $135 million in bonds to build an indoor activity center at the Frontier Sports Complex as well as complete major improvements to various parks, acquire some additional land and install refrigerated, outdoor ice rinks.
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Scott Shirley, Arlington Heights board’s most conservative voice, steps downOct 03, 2025 7:44 pm - Arlington Heights Trustee Scott Shirley has announced his resignation, citing the need to care for his elderly mother and mother-in-law, as well as increased workload at his full-time job.
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Des Plaines set to buy long-closed downtown restaurant building for $1.1 millionOct 03, 2025 4:23 pm - Des Plaines is slated to spend $1.1 million for a long-vacant restaurant building in the downtown area.
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Municipal flag with new design soon to fly in WheelingOct 03, 2025 1:06 pm - A redesigned municipal flag soon will fly at Wheeling village hall and elsewhere in town.