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Judge orders full recount in DuPage County auditor race
May 16, 2021 2:05 PM - A DuPage County judge has ordered a full recount of the November race for DuPage County auditor, ruling there are enough ballots in question to potentially overturn the results. -
Constable: Nicarico case at center of lawyer's diverse career
May 15, 2021 4:54 PM - Gary V. Johnson of St. Charles has sent people to prison, saved an innocent man from a potential death sentence and logged four hours behind bars himself, but it's his legal efforts in the wake of the 1983 murder of 10-year-old Jeanine Nicarico of Naperville that dominate his new memoir.
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Democrats aim to have new map drawn by May 31
May 15, 2021 4:51 PM - Democratic lawmakers have been meeting with Illinois House Speaker Chris Welch's staff to discuss what their new districts should look like and say the goal is to have a legislative map done before the General Assembly adjourns May 31. -
No maskless free-for-all yet: Here's where precautions remain in place in the suburbs
May 15, 2021 8:02 AM - Numerous entities -- from pharmacies to schools, cinemas and religious organizations -- said Friday they will continue to require face masks to prevent spread of COVID-19 in the short term, despite the federal government relaxing rules for fully vaccinated Americans. That cautious approach comes amid two days of churn and some confusion. -
Northbrook vigil honors Israeli victims of Hamas rocket attacks
May 14, 2021 11:26 PM - More than 100 people attended a vigil honoring victims of rocket attacks by Hamas against Israel at a Northbrook synagogue Thursday evening. Rabbi Aaron Braun of Northbrook Community Synagogue, the first of nine speakers, condemned the violence -- the fourth round of major conflict between Israel and Hamas since 2008 -- while recognizing the victims. -
DuPage County to seek proposals for new election equipment
May 14, 2021 8:42 AM - DuPage County is in the market for new voting equipment that its top election official says would replace an outdated system and make the entire process "better and faster." -
Incumbents start new terms in Inverness
May 13, 2021 7:44 AM - Last month's consolidated local election brought changes to municipal boards across Illinois, with new mayors, clerks and trustees or council members coming on and others departing. Except, that is, in Inverness. -
Lovely transition in Northbrook from Frum to Ciesla
May 12, 2021 4:38 PM - New Northbrook trustees and a new president sworn in as Frum bids adieu -
Laughs, tears, and a 'standing O'
May 12, 2021 4:38 PM - Glenview board of trustees welcomes new members, president -
House GOP ousts Trump critic Liz Cheney from top post
May 12, 2021 10:17 AM - House Republicans ousted Rep. Liz Cheney from her post as the chamber's No. 3 GOP leader on Wednesday, punishing her after she repeatedly rebuked former President Donald Trump for his false claims of election fraud and his role in fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
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