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Prospect Heights City Council meets to honor retired officer, amend budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 31, 2016

Sgt. Joseph Pawlicki was honored at the Jan. 25 Prospect Heights City Council meeting.

Local Government

Elgin Committee of the Whole discusses Riverboat Fund, drinking water

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 31, 2016

With the state's release of the Riverboat Fund revenue, the Elgin Committee of the Whole was able to revisit the 2016 budget at its Jan. 27 meeting.

Local Government

Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda

By Mark Fitton, Illinois News Network | Jan 29, 2016

Democrats say the budget remains their priority

Local Government

Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole receives update on Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The Mount Prospect Committee of the Whole heard a presentation on the current status of the Solid Waste Agency of Northern Cook County (SWANCC) at its Jan. 12 meeting.

Local Government

Mount Prospect shares newly drafted Strategic Plan for 2020

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The Village of Mount Prospect recently shared its Strategic Plan for 2020.

Local Government

Wilmette's police, fire department pension boards detail joint meeting

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Pension membership and financial updates were on the agenda for Thursday's joint meeting of the Wilmette Police Pension Board of Trustees and the Firefighters' Pension Board of Trustees.

Local Government

Tobacco products banned in Elgin parks, recreational facilities

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Tobacco products were recently banned from nearly all of Elgin's parks and recreation facilities.

Local Government

Elgin Mayor's Awards for Historic Preservation now accepting nominations

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Nominations for the 2016 Elgin Mayor's Awards for Historic Preservation are now open.

Local Government

Park Ridge Human Needs Task Force hears R-Code presentation from student leaders

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

Five R-Code student leaders gave a presentation on the R-Code and its positive aspects to the Park Ridge Human Needs Task Force on Dec. 8.

Local Government

Elgin announces upcoming Women in Business Progressive Luncheon

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 29, 2016

The Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce will host the Women in Business Progressive Luncheon on Feb. 4.

Local Government

Arlington Heights Bicycle Advisory Commission to discuss bike-parking plan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 28, 2016

A proposed bicycle parking ordinance will be discussed at the Arlington Heights Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Commission (BPAC) meeting at 7:30 p.m. today in the Village Hall Community Room, 33 S. Arlington Heights Road.

Local Government

Senate Dist. 28 candidate hopes Rauner's State of the State address will spur action

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

Enacting sweeping changes in the public education system, ending the state’s seven-month-long budget stalemate and passing workers’ compensation reform were key issues in Gov. Bruce Rauner’s State of the State address Wednesday.

Local Government

Rauner's message on growing the economy stirs interest in House District 56

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

The Republican candidate for the House seat in District 56 heard Gov. Bruce Rauner's call for job creation through the passage of workers’ compensation reform, pension reform and property tax relief during his State of the State address on Wednesday loud and clear. 

Local Government

Public hearings to be held at Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 27, 2016

Two public hearings will be held tomorrow at the Prospect Heights Plan/Zoning Board of Appeals meeting.

Local Government

Wilmette trustees to hear ComEd smart meter presentation

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 26, 2016

The Wilmette Village Board will hear a presentation on ComEd's smart meter program and consider several other items including the purchase of police vehicles at its meeting at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. 

Local Government

FAiR Coalition to meet with Chicago mayor to discuss O'Hare air traffic concerns

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 26, 2016

After two and a half years of effort and 23 requests, the Fair Allocation in Runways (FAiR) Coalition has successfully arranged a meeting with Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel for tomorrow, Jan. 27.

Local Government

Buffalo Grove Farmers Market meeting focuses on opening day handouts, entertainment

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 26, 2016

Planning of the 2016 Buffalo Grove Farmers Market commenced at the meeting on Jan. 20.

Local Government

Prospect Heights launches new auto pay system for water, sewer bills

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 26, 2016

Automatic payments are now available for the City of Prospect Heights.

Local Government

Sanders to be featured in Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce's CEO Unplugged series

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 26, 2016

School District U-46 CEO Tony Sanders will explain his leadership style at the next CEO Unplugged installment.

Local Government

Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce to celebrate 108th annual meeting with networking luncheon

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 25, 2016

The 108th annual meeting of the Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce is scheduled for 11:30 a.m. tomorrow, Jan. 26.