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New Trier Democrats Facebook page has history of controversial posts

By Matt Smith | Jul 23, 2019

The New Trier Democrats Facebook page shared a photo of a man wearing a t-shirt parodying President Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan that said "#MAGA Mexicans Always Get Across."

Harris joins Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

House Democrats from North Cook area receive personalized letters asking them to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

North Cook area Democrats in the House Marty Moylan (D-Des Plaines), Michelle Mussman (D-Schaumburg), Carol Sente (D-Vernon Hills), Scott Drury (D-Highwood) and Fred Crespo (D-Hoffman Estates) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

State Senate hopefull Thillens seeks student workers

By Matt Smith | Aug 22, 2016

The Republican state Senate candidate in District 28, Mel Thillens of Park Ridge, is looking for students to fill both paid and volunteer positions in his campaign.

Ninth annual Links Technology Cup set for Aug. 10

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The Schaumburg Park District will host its ninth annual Links Technology Cup golf outing on Wednesday, Aug. 10 at Schaumburg Golf Club.

Park Ridge seeking volunteers for Bike Planning Task Force

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

The city of Park Ridge is looking for residents to join its Bike Planning Task Force, which will work to improve the biking environment within the city.