Local Politics
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Cook County awards $191 million in loans to bridge property tax payout gapSep 21, 2026 11:25 am - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle’s office awarded stopgap loans to 32 villages, library and school districts worth $191 million, an effort to dull the impact ...
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Pocketbook questions on the ballotSep 19, 2026 10:19 am - School districts and other government entities across Cook, DuPage, Kane and Lake counties have placed questions on the November ballot to seek voter approval for property tax increases and borrowing authority. Here is a look at some of them.
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Midterm elections bring wave of referendums to suburban votersSep 19, 2026 10:14 am - A slew of measures to increase property taxes to fund school renovations, library expansions and other projects are among the referendums suburban voters will consider when they head to the polls this fall.
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Battle for control: DuPage County clerk takes fight to appellate courtSep 17, 2026 5:09 pm - DuPage County Clerk Jean Kaczmarek took her legal fight over how her office is run to a panel of three appellate court justices this week, asking them to overturn rulings made by a DuPage County judge on billing and bidding procedures.
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Ethics probe clears District 214 for pre-referendum polling, but critic calls it ‘unwritten loophole’Sep 17, 2026 6:14 am - Northwest Suburban High School District 214 was cleared of ethics violations after an investigation into pre-referendum polling activities. The complainant disputes the findings.
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Legislative panel weighs in on children’s mental health, data centers and state vs. local controlSep 16, 2026 4:26 pm - A panel of Republican and Democratic state legislators came together Wednesday in Barrington to discuss a variety of topics, including the impact of social media and technology on children’s mental health and whether data centers should be under state or local control.
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Revamped Metra board picks familiar face to lead groupSep 16, 2026 12:57 pm - Metra directors chose a new board leader Wednesday amid conflicting messages about regional unity and divides.
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Artist with Mundelein roots to paint a second mural in townSep 16, 2026 8:43 am - An artist with Mundelein roots soon will paint another public mural in town.
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Mount Prospect board talks pay hikes for mayor, trusteeSep 16, 2026 8:41 am - Some of Mount Prospect’s elected offices could receive their first boost in pay since 2001.
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Under ‘microscope’ with Bears project, Arlington Heights to keep local campaign finance rulesSep 15, 2026 6:27 pm - Arlington Heights is considering updates to its campaign finance rules as the village prepares for upcoming elections and the redevelopment of the 326-acre Arlington Park property, possibly by the Chicago Bears.