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Naperville may increase local sales tax to offset grocery tax repeal

By Alicia Fabbre
Jul 16, 2025 9:05 am - Naperville officials are leaning toward a home rule sales tax increase to help offset the loss of revenue from the elimination of a statewide grocery sales tax.
Barrington could borrow $3 million to fund downtown makeover

By Steve Zalusky
Jul 15, 2025 8:39 pm - Barrington officials discussed a proposal this week to pay for downtown streetscape improvements set to begin this year by borrowing $3 million over 15 years.
Deer Park officials to talk electric scooter regulations

Daily Herald report
Jul 15, 2025 6:36 pm - The Deer Park village board will meet as a committee of the whole Thursday to discuss electric scooter use in town.
Campton Hills postpones annexation hearing again on housing development

By Brenda Schory
Jul 15, 2025 11:37 am - Campton Hills officials canceled a public hearing scheduled for Tuesday night on a 962-acre annexation to allow more time to work with Geneva District 304.
Petition packets for Kane 2026 election available

Daily Herald report
Jul 15, 2025 11:37 am - Petition packets for established party candidates running for Kane County offices at the March 17, 2026, general primary election are available.
Downers Grove Library Board turns first page in search for new executive director

By Bob Rakow
Jul 15, 2025 7:55 am - The Downers Grove Library Board has taken its first step in the search for a director to replace Julie Milavec, who will retire in March.
Why the races to succeed Krishnamoorthi, Schakowsky in Congress are packed

By Eric Peterson
Jul 15, 2025 6:42 am - The announcements that Democratic U.S. Reps. Raja Krishnamoorthi and Jan Schakowsky would not run for reelection to their suburban districts created a deluge of hopefuls seeking to succeed them in 2026.
‘Getting the job done is what counts’: Mundelein mayor taps ex-rival for new village role

By Russell Lissau
Jul 14, 2025 7:30 pm - Rather than metaphorically burying her most recent political rival, Mundelein Mayor Robin Meier has selected him for a prominent village post.
North Barrington plan commission members to be reappointed

Daily Herald report
Jul 14, 2025 3:08 pm - Two North Barrington residents are slated to get new terms on the village’s plan commission this week.
Citing safety risks for election officials, McHenry County clerk seeking 35% pay hike

By Claire O'Brien
Jul 13, 2025 11:18 am - Citing threats and harassment faced by election officials in recent years, McHenry County Clerk Joe Tirio is asking that his office receive a 35% pay hike next year. Tirio is seeking reelection in 2026.

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