Voters have begun to weigh in on a number of local election races across Kane and neighboring counties.
Early votes trickle in from Kane and surrounding counties days out from April 1 election
Category: Politics
Tinley Park Mayor Michael Glotz faces challenge from Michael Maloney
Cleanup of the former mental health center is a top issue in the Tinley Park mayoral race between Michael Glotz and Michael Maloney.
DOJ reviewing ‘ComEd Four’ bribery case, defense reveals in asking for sentencing delay
The Department of Justice is reviewing the convictions in the landmark “ComEd Four” bribery case involving former House Speaker Michael Madigan on counts involving violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, which the Trump administration says has been stretched beyond its intended reach.
Chicago Public Schools and teachers union close to contract deal after year of tough negotiations
Chicago Public Schools is close to a deal with the Chicago Teachers Union on an agreement, according to district chief Pedro Martinez.
Department of Health and Human Services will cut 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will eliminate 10,000 jobs as part of a major restructuring plan, it announced Thursday.
President Trump has begun another trade war. Here’s a timeline of how we got here.
Economists stress there could greater consequences this time — and that higher prices will likely lead consumers to foot the bill.
Illinois Democrats vow to defend state elections law against Trump’s executive order
Illinois Democrats are vowing to defend state elections law against Donald Trump’s sweeping executive order, which includes a crackdown on voting by non citizens.
Indiana bill banning transgender collegiate athletes from women’s sports passed out of committee
A bill that would ban transgender women from collegiate sports passed out of the Indiana Senate Education and Career Development committee Wednesday, with amendments proposed by Democratic committee members voted down by Republican members.
Illinois affordable housing projects on pause as Trump administration evaluates funds
Some renovation projects aimed at preserving and greening existing affordable housing properties are on hold in Chicago as the Trump administration evaluates a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development program.
Development, infrastructure key issues for Lemont trustee candidates
Ken McClafferty, Kevin Shaughnessy, Samuel Forzley, David Maher and Mark Pawlak seek three seats on the Lemont Village Board.