Articles filed under Counties
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Will County Board chooses new leadership at end of marathon meetingDec 03, 2024 10:24 am - Will County Board members spent fewer than four minutes choosing their new leadership but close to six hours debating proposed changes to their rules and procedures.
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4 new McHenry County Board members sworn in as GOP majority growsDec 03, 2024 10:00 am - The newly elected members who took their seats on the McHenry County Board on Monday acknowledged they have plenty to learn as they launch into their new roles.
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DuPage County Board approves 12-week paid parental leave policyDec 02, 2024 11:54 pm - DuPage County Board Chair Deborah Conroy and the county board announced the approval of a new policy to provide eligible employees up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
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Lake County Board leadership unchanged; Shift at top for forest preserveDec 02, 2024 4:13 pm - The Lake County Board’s leadership isn’t changing, but there has been a shift at the top of the Lake County forest preserve board.
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Newly sworn Cook County state’s attorney announces changes to detention policyDec 02, 2024 4:03 pm - Pledging to “build a safer, stronger Cook County,” new State’s Attorney Eileen O’Neill Burke announced policy changes Monday to keep those accused of violent crime behind bars while awaiting trial.
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Lakeside legacy: Retired firefighter uncovers the hidden history of Diamond LakeDec 01, 2024 9:00 pm - A special exhibit of artifacts presents a visual record of more than 150 years of colorful history on Diamond Lake in Mundelein.
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Missing, endangered Lake County residents found safeDec 01, 2024 1:54 pm - Lake County sheriff’s deputies and other police officers rescued two missing and endangered residents in separate incidents over the weekend, authorities said.
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Kane County coroner looks back on 12 years of challenges, changesDec 01, 2024 8:47 am - As Kane County Coroner Rob Russell passes the baton to newly elected Monica Silva, he recalled that when he first took office 12 years ago, his tenure “started off tumultuous in the sense that the office was in chaos.”
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CASA Kane County calls for 50 new volunteers to advocate for children in foster careNov 29, 2024 9:03 pm - In 2023, CASA Kane County advocated for 663 children, the largest number in its 35-year history. They are actively seeking 50 additional CASA/GAL volunteers to meet the increasing demand.
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Kane County Animal Control updates rabies tag feesNov 29, 2024 7:21 pm - Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Kane County Animal Control will update its 1-year and 3-year rabies tag fees for non-neutered animals owned by individuals 65 years of age and older to $10.