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'It went well': As cashless bail starts in suburban courts, who was detained, who wasn't

By Barbara Vitello and Susan Sarkauskas
Sep 18, 2023 10:48 PM - For judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys and other courtroom personnel, it was business as usual Monday as cashless bail went into effect in courtrooms around the state. "Everyone was prepared and it went well," Kane County Chief Judge Clint Hull said.
Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' sparking anger from some key Republicans

By SARA BURNETT
Sep 18, 2023 12:22 PM - Donald Trump is facing new blowback from anti-abortion activists for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for calling Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure a "terrible mistake."
Why Illinois' new driver's license appointment system is frustrating seniors

By Marni Pyke
Sep 18, 2023 6:24 AM - With no more walk-ins for driver's tests and licenses in the suburbs, some seniors say it's "impossible" to find a nearby appointment. Officials say new system is working for thousands.
A Supreme Court redistricting ruling gave hope to Black voters. They're still waiting for new maps

By GARY FIELDS and ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON
Sep 17, 2023 7:53 AM - WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Supreme Court's decision siding with Black voters in an Alabama redistricting case gave Democrats and voting rights activists a surprising opportunity before the 2024 elections. New congressional maps would have to include more districts in Alabama and potentially other states where Black voters would have a better chance of electing someone of their choice, a decision widely seen as benefiting Democrats.
Facts Matter: Congress not set to leave Trump off ballot

Sep 17, 2023 7:31 AM - In this week's Facts Matter column, Bob Oswald explores claims that Congress plans to keep Trump off the 2024 ballots, a suspicious emergency operation is under way in Chicago, an impromptu fashion show took place in the mud at Burning Man and more.
League of Women Voters to host free film screening of 'No Time to Fail'

Submitted by League of Women Voters of Central Kane County
Sep 15, 2023 12:32 PM - Election workers have always been instrumental in our democracy. The League of Women Voters of Central Kane County is joining other Leagues across the nation in bringing this eye-opening and impactful documentary to the public at no charge.
Younger voters will be critical in 2024. Biden and Trump are taking different paths to reach them

By CHRIS MEGERIAN, MICHELLE L. PRICE and THOMAS BEAUMONT
Sep 15, 2023 11:04 AM - Students were dancing in the aisles and their seats in the Hampton University auditorium long before Vice President Kamala Harris took the stage for the first stop of her fall college tour.
Fundraiser for Biden to star Broadway royalty

Associated Press
Sep 13, 2023 3:03 PM - Broadway royalty will be out in force Monday when stars like Sara Bareilles, Cynthia Erivo, Josh Groban, Lin-Manuel Miranda and Ben Platt perform in a fundraiser for President Joe Biden.
Pike stepping down from the Buffalo Grove village board

By Steve Zalusky
Sep 11, 2023 5:30 PM - Buffalo Grove Trustee Gregory Pike is stepping down from the village board effective Sept. 19. Village President Eric Smith intends to appoint Denice Bocek as his replacement.
Glen Ellyn League to host National Voter Registration Day events Sept. 19

Submitted by League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn
Sep 10, 2023 11:16 PM - The League of Women Voters of Glen Ellyn is holding several voter registration drives in the area to mark National Voter Registration Day on Tuesday, Sept. 19.

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