A candidate in the 8th Congressional District Republican primary convicted of a hate crime a quarter century ago criticized two of his opponents’ religious beliefs in a joint interview.

An ordinance that would prohibit Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from staging on Downers Grove municipal property is expected be voted on at Tuesday’s village council meeting.

The Hanover Township Mental Health Board approved $1,200,000 in FY27 annual funding at their Jan. 27 meeting. Annual funds were awarded to agencies serving Hanover Township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse intervention and prevention.

The DuPage County coroner’s office has named the two men killed in a Dec. 17 plane crash at the DuPage County Airport in West Chicago.

Two of the four balloted candidates in the Republican primary for the 8th Congressional District seat being vacated by Democrat Raja Krishnamoorthi aimed to differentiate themselves at a debate that allowed them to question each other in Schaumburg Tuesday.

More debates are planned in the coming weeks for both the Democratic and Republican candidates vying for the 8th Congressional District seat.

Seven of the eight candidates in the Democratic primary for the 8th Congressional District seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi debated issues ranging from the economy to foreign policy at National India Hub in Schaumburg Thursday.

Elgin Mayor David Kaptain told business leaders this week that the city’s focus on financial and governmental stability over the past 10 years will help them navigate the next 10.

A Bloomingdale man has been charged with animal cruelty, accused of killing his son’s emotional support dog.

Candidates in two largely suburban congressional districts will debate the issues facing the nation in upcoming public forums.