Local Politics
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McHenry County sheriff will run for reelection in 2026
Jul 09, 2025 4:43 pm - McHenry County Sheriff Robb Tadelman announced Wednesday he is running for a second term.
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Des Plaines City Council supports tax break for $10.5 million industrial developmentJul 09, 2025 2:45 pm - A $10.5 million industrial building that could be used as a warehouse or a factory has been proposed for vacant land on Des Plaines’ southeast side.
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Des Plaines to limit cannabis dispensaries through new license systemJul 08, 2025 7:25 pm - With entrepreneurs showing interest in opening cannabis dispensaries in Des Plaines, the city council has decided to limit the number of pot shops in town through a licensing system.
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Special prosecutor appointed to investigate DuPage clerk’s bidding practicesJul 08, 2025 5:58 pm - The Illinois attorney general’s office has been assigned as a special prosecutor to investigate bidding practices in the DuPage County clerk’s office.
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Warrenville residents fight property condemnation over Mack Road bike pathJul 08, 2025 2:18 pm - Several Warrenville homeowners on Mack Road are concerned about a multi-use path that has officials condemning part of their property.
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Mount Prospect trustees take meetings on the roadJul 06, 2025 3:12 pm - The Mount Prospect Village Board will hold its July 8 special village board and committee of the whole (COW) meeting on the road at 6 p.m. at Burning Bush Community Center, 1313 N. Burning Bush Lane.
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Political payback? Deputy’s lawsuit alleges he was demoted for backing candidateJul 04, 2025 4:30 am - A decorated Lake County sheriff’s deputy is suing his boss and the county’s top lawyer in federal court, alleging he was demoted for backing a candidate they opposed in last year’s election.
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Winfield man acquitted of charges he threatened school board candidateJul 03, 2025 1:49 pm - A Winfield has been acquitted of charges alleging he threatened a Wheaton Warrenville District 200 school board candidate in 2023.
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Reckless? Aurora mayor catching heat over fireworks commentsJul 02, 2025 6:13 pm - Aurora Mayor John Laesch is under fire over a social media comment that critics say encourages residents to shoot off fireworks illegally.
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Lombard increases size of advisory committees, seeks resident applicantsJul 02, 2025 1:59 pm - To enhance public engagement, the Lombard Village Board has voted to increase the number of resident members serving on its standing advisory committees and plan commission to nine.