Articles filed under Counties
-
‘Somebody dropped the ball’: McHenry County sales tax for mental health falls shortOct 30, 2024 1:55 pm - Revenue from a voter-approved sales tax increase to fund mental health services in McHenry County fell well short of estimates in its first month, leading to finger-pointing among some county officials.
-
County spending an issue in Kane District 10 raceOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Kane County’s budget, including its spending, are an issue in the race for county board District 10.
-
Lake County incumbent, board chair challenged by longtime public safety professionalOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Veteran incumbent Democrat Sandy Hart is being challenged by Republican Ben Grum, a police commander, in his first run for public office to represent District 13 on the Lake County Board.
-
What DuPage circuit clerk candidates would do to make court system easier to navigateOct 30, 2024 11:54 am - DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk. Incumbent Candice Adams, a Lisle Democrat, is seeking a second term while Westmont Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang is hoping to unseat her.
-
DuPage Monarch Project recognizes five Conservation ChampionsOct 30, 2024 10:58 am - This year, the DuPage Monarch Project recognized five pollinator conservation champions for their outstanding contributions to making DuPage County a safe haven for bees and butterflies.
-
Kane County plans satellite offices for health department, clerk in ElginOct 29, 2024 4:00 pm - Residents of northern Kane County soon will be spared drives to Aurora and Geneva to receive some services following the county’s acquisition of a building in Elgin for new satellite offices.
-
Nicor Gas awards $100,000 in grants to strengthen community enrichment initiatives throughout its service areaOct 29, 2024 2:05 pm - Building on its dedication to enhancing the vitality, sustainability and livability of neighborhoods throughout its service area, Nicor Gas is announcing the award of $100,000 in community enrichment grants.
-
Wauconda man killed in single-vehicle crash near AntiochOct 29, 2024 9:18 am - A Wauconda man was killed Monday afternoon in a single-vehicle crash near Antioch.
-
Grogan, White in rematch for DuPage County auditorOct 28, 2024 5:49 pm - DuPage County voters may have a sense of déjà vu when they vote for auditor. Incumbent William “Bill” White, a Downers Grove Democrat, faces Bob Grogan, a Downers Grove Republican, in a rematch of a close 2020 race.
-
‘This gives us more tools’: Why Libertyville wants historical designation for its downtownOct 27, 2024 9:00 pm - Libertyville is taking steps to have the area in and near downtown designated as a National Register district to expand the availability of state and federal tax credits and incentives for preservation projects.