Local Politics
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Oakton candidates share qualifications, prioritiesMar 13, 2017 1:00 am - Four newcomers vying for two six-year seats on the Oakton Community College board have been sharing their qualifications and priorities for the position with voters as t...
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3rd Ward candidates debate compensation for Des Plaines officialsMar 13, 2017 1:00 am - Third Ward Alderman Denise Rodd and her re-election challenger, Gene Fregetto, disagree about compensation for elected officials. During an interview with the Daily Her...
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Kane case system moves forward with online payments, e-filingMar 13, 2017 1:00 am - People are now able to make online payments as part of the Kane County circuit court clerk's new case management system, and e-filing for lawsuits is coming soon. Nearly...
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West Aurora to host school board, mayoral forum WednesdayMar 12, 2017 11:00 pm - In partnership with Aurora University and Mikva Challenge, West Aurora Unit District 129 will host a District 129 School Board and Aurora Mayoral Candidate Forum at 6:30...
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Endorsement: MacGillis for Round Lake village presidentMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - Round Lake voters may experience a sense of déjà vu when they go to the polls April 4 to elect their village president. As was the case four years ago, the contest pits ...
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Endorsements: Grossi, Hatzis, Zadel for Mount Prospect village boardMar 12, 2017 12:00 am - When the filing period for the April 4 election ended last December, Mount Prospect found itself with only two candidates for the three open seats on the village board, ...
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St. Charles candidates for alderman talk Charlestowne Mall, use of Fox RiverMar 10, 2017 4:30 am - The possibility of putting residential housing on the Charlestowne Mall site and transforming the Fox River into a regional outdoor attraction became featured topics at ...
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District 15 superintendent: Transgender policy rooted in anti-discrimination lawsMar 10, 2017 4:00 am - Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Scott Thompson on Thursday clarified the district's policy and practice regarding transgender students' access to...
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Mundelein High to host mayoral forumMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - Students in Advanced Placement American Government and Politics classes at Mundelein High School will host a public mayoral candidate forum from 7 to 10 p.m. Tuesday, Ma...
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Rolling Meadows mayoral candidates talk about downtown revitalizationMar 10, 2017 12:00 am - Three longtime Rolling Meadows residents are pitching their credentials to voters, who will decide April 4 on who will serve as mayor for the next two years. Alderman Mi...