WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to redistricting in Illinois despite complaints from the League of Women Voters of Illinois that … Read more ›
Politics and government
Illinois Senate passes ban on scandal-plagued scholarship program
The Illinois Senate today overwhelmingly approved the elimination of a century-old legislative scholarship program that has come under federal investigation and long been abused by … Read more ›
Palatine councilman, new Cook GOP leader, looks at new strategy
The work of any suburban trustee or council member rotates between high profile issues, such as tax increases, to the mundane, whether to allow a building … Read more ›
Illinois moves closer to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee
SPRINGFIELD—Illinois moved closer Thursday to cracking down on a fugitive’s family members who help him flee. A House judicial panel voted 7-1 for a measure … Read more ›
From the community
Lack of Democracy
The approval of the SkyRise Building at Lake and Forest highlights the “lack of democracy” that I have been observing with Oak Park’s One Party … Read more ›
Trustees hopes committee will trim costs of government
Oak Park trustees indicated they intend to continue work with other local taxing bodies in search of ways to save money, improve services and ease … Read more ›
Consultant: Fewer cars, slower speeds good for business
A stretch of Madison Street in Oak Park could go on a so-called “road diet” if the village board approves a plan to eliminate lanes … Read more ›
From the community
With Mail-in Votes Counted, Welch Remains Ahead by 30 Votes: Provisional Ballots to be Counted Today
Emanuel "Chris" Welch is in the lead in the race for 7th District State Representative, and today vote counting continues. Election night (Mar. 20) ended … Read more ›
Romney, Santorum lay groundwork for furious finish in Illinois
MOLINE, Ill.—The leading contenders in the Republican presidential race spent Sunday laying the groundwork for a furious if not acrimonious final push for votes heading … Read more ›
From the community
Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam discusses Gay Marriage and Equality for All
Carolein Gehrels, Deputy Mayor of Amsterdam, recently visited the city in hopes to learn more about the very diverse atmosphere that is Chicago, Illinois. Gehrels … Read more ›
