Local Politics
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Trump agrees to extend judge’s block on deploying National Guard as Supreme Court weighs case
Oct 21, 2025 5:31 pm - The Trump administration has agreed to extend a federal judge’s temporary block on deploying National Guard troops to Chicago while the U.S. Supreme Court weighs whether to stay the judge’s order.
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Despite earlier assurances, Cinergy Entertainment rejects mural planned for Wheeling cinemaOct 21, 2025 12:54 pm - Much-anticipated plans for a public mural near Wheeling’s Metra train station have been scrapped by the company that was to partner with the village on the project.
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District 203 board member censured for second time in less than a yearOct 21, 2025 12:27 pm - For the second time since January, Naperville Unit District 203 school board member Melissa Kelley Black has been censured for conduct described as unprofessional and detrimental to the district.
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Lights, camera, construction: Cinergy Cinemas gets Wheeling grantOct 20, 2025 7:40 pm - Wheeling’s Cinergy Cinemas will receive a $91,300 grant from the village to help pay for building improvements.
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Downers Grove Township residents seek referendum to fund mental health, disability servicesOct 16, 2025 7:32 pm - The 708 for Downers Grove Township team has kicked off a petition drive to establish a 708 Mental Health Board in the township. To kick off the petition drive, they are hosting a pizza party on Tuesday, Nov. 4, at the First Congregational UCC in Downers Grove.
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E-bike and e-scooter regulations coming to MundeleinOct 15, 2025 11:53 am - Add Mundelein to the growing list of suburbs taking on battery-powered bikes and scooters and related safety issues.
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Public murals now welcome in more places in MundeleinOct 14, 2025 3:32 pm - Mundelein trustees have expanded where murals can be painted.
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Mundelein business awarded $4,500 village grantOct 14, 2025 11:44 am - A Mundelein business that makes dietary supplements for dogs has been awarded a $4,500 municipal grant.
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Townhouses proposed for southwest MundeleinOct 13, 2025 7:47 pm - Twenty-one townhouses have been proposed for wooded property on Mundelein’s southwest side.
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Cook County $10 billion budget plan includes no tax hikes, but Preckwinkle warns of challenges aheadOct 09, 2025 6:48 pm - Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle unveiled a proposed $10 billion budget Thursday that includes no tax hikes or service reductions. However, she warned that cuts in Medicaid and other federal funding could bring financial challenges in the near future.
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