Stories about government
A resident’s lawsuit filed against the city of Yorkville to halt the 1,037 acre Project Cardinal data center is heading closer to a settlement. The final agreement between the attorneys is subject to approval by City Council.
The Illinois House minority leader has launched a survey to gain input from constituents throughout her 89th Legislative District.
Several Yorkville residents have voiced concerns about possible pollution into nearby residential areas
The HumanKIND initiative will be holding a fundraiser from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Friday, April 24 at the intersection of Norris Dr and Columbus St in order to raise money for the 5th Annual Ottawa Family Pride Fest.
Dixon Public Schools' administrators received board approval Wednesday for their $3.2 million, multi-year plan to upgrade the high school’s outdoor athletic facilities.
Councilman Larry Hug asked City Manager Beth Beatty to confirm an investigation regarding a city staffer and the data center.
The 20-acre site was originally intended as a 42-acre, 312-unit townhome project in Yorkville.
The City Council met again on Thursday to vote on the data center, which went through a public hearing that lasted more than six hours earlier in the week.
Hegseth has a history of defending the Crusades, the brutal medieval wars that pitted Christians against Muslims
The Kane County State’s Attorney’s Office fielded nine complaints related to Election Day behavior, ranging from reported electioneering near polling places to alleged campaign sign violations.
A new power granted by the state enables towns like Yorkville to speed up building code violations, including repairs that have been long neglected by property owners.
The city of Rock Falls' department head roster will change up due to future retirements announced by city officials during the past few weeks.
The Ogle County Board on Wednesday unanimously approved a $200,700 low bid from O’Brien Civil Works for a Memorial Plaza project on the south side of the historic Ogle County Courthouse property.
The work will include the removal and replacement of selected areas of concrete sidewalk, installation of new concrete sidewalk, curb and gutter removal and replacement, drainage improvements and pavement resurfacing.
Area residents challenge city of Joliet's stance that planner with family ties to data center property has been isolated from the project.
City treasurer said she began investigating the past finances of the events committee after multiple residents had requested she look into it when she was elected last April.
Hasty had a message for what proclaiming Thursday, March 26, 2026 as Epilepsy Awareness Day could change about the city of Ottawa’s impact on the epilepsy community.
With a surplus of $529,665, Sterling’s 2026-27 general fund budget is in the black. What to do with that surplus was a topic of discussion during Monday’s Sterling City Council meeting.
Drew is running for Illinois comptroller. He is a small business owner in downstate Illinois and an attorney.
The purpose of flushing water mains is to clear sediment from the water lines and is essential for maintaining water quality.
Due to the heavy rainfall preceding Sunday’s snow, the Public Works Department will delay all three planned flushing weeks to allow the ground more time to dry.
The Joliet City Council is likely to vote on the 795-acre data center project that had to be continued after a public hearing on Monday lasted more than six hours.
Federal Reserve officials expect the Iran war will worsen inflation this year while having little impact on economic growth, but they still expect to cut their key rate once in 2026
Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, repeatedly deflected questions about the intelligence she had offered the Republican president. That exasperated Democrats who tried to use a rare public forum to extract answers about the widening conflict in the Middle East
Markwayne Mullin, President Donald Trump’s pick for Department of Homeland Security secretary, said Wednesday that Congress needed to put partisanship aside and fund the department
Two McHenry County Board members appear to be headed toward defeat in the Republican primary Tuesday.
The Amboy City Council directed one of its police officers Monday to find information about Flock cameras and any possible grants for them.
With all precincts reported, Democratic candidate Brenda Rodgers is likely to win her party’s nomination for Kane County Clerk. The winner of the March 17 primary election will go on to challenge incumbent Republican John “Jack” Cunningham, who ran unopposed.
With all precincts reported, Democrat Penny Wegman is likely to win the party’s nomination for Kane County Treasurer to challenge incumbent Republican Chris Lauzen in November, if unofficial results hold.
Voters turned out in a steady stream for Tuesday's primary election.
All county-level races on the Kendall County ballot are uncontested. Some congressional and state wide offices are contested.
The Dixon City Council is considering allocating $200,000 to The Dixon: Historic Theater in its fiscal 2027 budget, pending additional financial information from the theater.
The annual town meeting of Lynnville Township in Ogle County will be Tuesday, April 14.
Manteno to discuss further Zoom remote access.
It’s primary election day in Illinois and here are the races we will be watching when the polls close at 7 p.m.
Kendall Area Transit Dial-a-ride transportation is available from 6 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays.
Arneson Oil & Propane Co. wins Ottawa fuel bid.
The purchase of a property in southern Bourbonnais is hoped to be a gateway for safety and The Grove, the village’s largest park.
The annual town meeting of Grand Detour will take place Tuesday, April 14, at the Grand Detour Town Hall.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where DeKalb County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Kane County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Grundy County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Kankakee County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where La Salle, Bureau and Putnam county voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Ogle County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where DuPage County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
Oswego District 308 School Board members will vote on the intergovernmental sale agreement at its March 23 meeting. The village will not directly pay the school district the $2.1 million sale price for the property.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where Kendall County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where McHenry County voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.
March 17 marks the 2026 primary, where voters can pull a Democratic or Republican ballot to pick who appears on the ballot come November. All voters, partisan or not, can weigh in on referendum questions.