Local Politics
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Developer could get $17 million in incentives to pave the way for Costco in Des PlainesMar 13, 2026 3:12 pm - A real estate developer could receive financial incentives worth more than $17 million to clear the way for Costco to open a business-focused store and a gas station in Des Plaines.
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Schaumburg officials to discuss naming of new village hall and Al Larson Prairie CenterMar 13, 2026 2:23 pm - Schaumburg village board members Monday will discuss and possibly decide the future names of the two buildings on the municipal campus.
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Service to unincorporated areas an issue in Democratic primary for Kane County sheriffMar 12, 2026 6:37 pm - Voters Tuesday will choose between an undersheriff and a retired lieutenant to be the Democratic Party candidate for Kane County sheriff.
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DuPage voters to decide which county board candidates move on to November electionMar 12, 2026 6:34 pm - Democratic and Republican voters will head to the polls next Tuesday to decide which DuPage County Board candidates will move on to the general election in November.
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Play clock ticking: Bears won’t wait past March for stadium deal, Arlington Heights mayor saysMar 12, 2026 5:38 pm - Arlington Heights Mayor Jim Tinaglia warned Thursday that the Bears may leave Illinois for Indiana if stadium legislation isn’t approved by month’s end.
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Kane sheriff GOP candidates differ on need for laboratory, accreditationMar 11, 2026 6:04 pm - The two men seeking the Republican Party nomination for Kane County sheriff disagree on whether the office should seek accreditation and have a forensic laboratory.
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Developer withdraws application for controversial Lisle data centerMar 11, 2026 2:37 pm - A developer has scrapped a controversial plan to build a new data center in Lisle.
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‘Pretty much a waiting game’: Lake County board challenger awaits appellate rulingMar 10, 2026 5:55 pm - The Democratic primary campaign for Lake County Board District 16 has become murkier as Juan Beto Ruiz, who is challenging incumbent Esiah Campos, takes his case to the Illinois appellate court.
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Forest preserve candidates discuss what to do with McKee House in Glen EllynMar 09, 2026 6:29 pm - DuPage County forest preserve board candidates weigh in on the future of the long-vacant McKee House, built in the 1930s for the district’s first superintendent.
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Julie Forbes: 2026 candidate for Kane County Board District 11Mar 09, 2026 3:44 pm - Julie Forbes of Geneva is running for the Democratic nomination for the Kane County Board District 11 in the March 17, 2026 primary election.