Primary Election 2018

'Are you better off now?' Hultgren asks audience about tax cuts. 'No,' most say.

By James Fuller
Aug 13, 2018 10:35 PM - Congressman Randy Hultgren stood firm in his support for the federal tax overhaul despite fervent booing from more than 150 constituents in a forum at the McHenry County Administrative Building Monday night.
Batavia may put own home-rule question on November ballot

By Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 13, 2018 11:50 AM - Batavia may put its own home-rule referendum question on the November ballot, to "help the voter understand" how it would affect their property taxes, according to the city administrator.
Omarosa Manigault Newman claims 'false imprisonment' during her firing, accuses Trump of lying

Felicia Sonmez
Aug 13, 2018 10:33 AM - Omarosa Manigault Newman, the once-loyal aide to President Donald Trump who has written a new tell-all book containing explosive allegations about her former boss, said Monday that she believes Trump was lying when he claimed in a phone call last December that he knew nothing about her dismissal by White House Chief of Staff John Kelly.
Underwood responds to Hultgren's Facebook attacks, asks to attend his town hall meeting

By James Fuller
Aug 11, 2018 7:58 PM - 14th Congressional District challenger Lauren Underwood awaits word whether she'll be allowed to attend Rep. Randy Hultgren's town-hall meetings next week.
District 207 voters to weigh in on $195 million bond issue

By Chacour Koop
Aug 10, 2018 6:41 PM - Maine Township High School District 207 voters will decide in November whether the district can issue $195 million in bonds for upgrades at three high schools.
Under investigation for county credit card use, Lawlor formally ends re-election bid

By Russell Lissau
Aug 10, 2018 2:28 PM - Facing accusations of financial misbehavior, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor has formally ended his bid for re-election.
How an ex-madam, a political trickster and a toddler got tangled up in the Russia investigation

By Manuel Roig-Franzia
Aug 10, 2018 10:03 AM - Roger Stone lobs harassment allegations as close confidant Kristin Davis heads to the grand jury investigating Russian meddling on behalf of the Trump campaign.
Batavia aldermen on idea to end home rule: 'It makes my blood boil'

By Susan Sarkauskas
Aug 9, 2018 9:03 PM - Batavia aldermen wasted no time this week in making the case for why the city should keep its home-rule powers.
District 205 to decide next week whether to ask voters for tax hike

By Robert Sanchez
Aug 9, 2018 5:35 PM - Following months of discussion, Elmhurst Unit District 205 officials are poised to decide next week whether to seek a property tax increase to pay for tens of millions of dollars in building improvements.
Constable: Why suburban schools back immigration safe zones

Aug 9, 2018 5:28 AM - "We were hearing from our students because they were worried," a Mundelein school officials said in explaining why he backs immigration safe zones. A bill on Gov. Bruce Rauner's desk would establish policies limiting immigration enforcement in schools, hospitals, libraries and courthouses.

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‘Are you better off now?’ Hultgren asks audience about tax cuts. ‘No,’ most say.

Updated Aug 13, 2018 10:35 PM

Congressman Randy Hultgren stood firm in his support for the federal tax overhaul despite fervent booing from more than 150 constituents in a forum at the McHenry County Administrative Building Monday night.

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Constable: Why suburban schools back immigration safe zones

Posted Aug 9, 2018 5:28 AM

“We were hearing from our students because they were worried,” a Mundelein school officials said in explaining why he backs immigration safe zones. A bill on Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk would establish policies limiting immigration enforcement in schools, hospitals, libraries and courthouses.

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Lake County Board members spar over advisory property tax referendum

Updated Aug 14, 2018 4:16 PM

A divided Lake County Board Tuesday voted to put a question on the Nov. 6 ballot asking if the General Assembly should ban a statewide property tax increase.

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Batavia may put own home-rule question on November ballot

Updated Aug 13, 2018 11:50 AM

Batavia may put its own home-rule referendum question on the November ballot, to “help the voter understand” how it would affect their property taxes, according to the city administrator.

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