Local Politics
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Kane County Board chair censured for sharing confidential informationSep 30, 2026 3:22 pm - The Kane County Board has censured board Chairman Corinne Pierog, saying she revealed confidential details about an investigation into a complaint against a county board member.
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Suburban water agencies talking with Chicago, but moving forward with $6B plan to sidestep citySep 29, 2026 6:46 pm - The DuPage Water Commission will meet with Chicago representatives Wednesday amid ongoing plans for it to team with its northwest suburban counterparts and bypass the city for access to Lake Michigan water.
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Kane County clerk says duplicate ballots were sent by mistakeSep 29, 2026 11:55 am - The Kane County clerk’s office mistakenly sent duplicate ballots to some voters, it announced Tuesday.
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Community volunteer appointed to Mundelein village boardSep 29, 2026 9:49 am - A community volunteer has been appointed to an open seat on Mundelein’s village board.
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What to know about this Illinois election seasonSep 25, 2026 12:12 pm - Early voting and vote by mail began Sept. 24 across Illinois. The election is about more than just what is at the top of the ticket.
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DuPage County suspends early voting due to technical problemsSep 24, 2026 12:32 pm - DuPage County halted early voting Thursday morning after experiencing technical problems.
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$710 million DuPage County budget proposal includes money for first-time homebuyers, rental assistanceSep 23, 2026 12:59 pm - DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy is calling for the county to set aside $5 million for a first-time homebuyer program and $5 million for a rental assistance program as part of her proposed county budget for fiscal 2027.
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Midterm voting starts Thursday for many suburbanitesSep 22, 2026 3:54 pm - Early voting for the November election begins Thursday throughout most of the state.
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‘Surprised and disappointed’: Antioch planning board opposes District 34 school building permit
Sep 22, 2026 11:38 am - Antioch Elementary School District 34 is warning of potentially costly delays for its plan to replace a century-old early learning center after the village’s planning board voted 4-3 to recommend denying a permit for a new facility’s proposed site.
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Northwest suburbs teaming up for homeless outreachSep 21, 2026 6:20 pm - Northwest suburban municipalities plan to share the cost of a social worker for homeless outreach starting in January, with the aim of getting individuals on housing waiting lists that many currently aren’t accessing.