Race Featuring Kiss: Cook County Hopeful Far Ahead Of Rival

One candidate was caught on camera getting kissed. The other filed a records request for the video.

Garcia Wins In Landslide In 4th Congressional District: Unofficial Results

Patty Garcia was favored to win. Christopher Getty challenged her as an independent candidate, but he appears to be finishing third.

La Grange Condo Project Still Up In Air; Litigation Continues

A judge rejected the village's request to throw out a resident's lawsuit.

Democrat Faces Well-Financed Rival In 4th Congressional District

Patty Garcia is favored to win. Christopher Getty challenges her as an independent candidate.

La Grange 2026 Election Info: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know to cast your vote, from what's on the ballot to where to vote.

Lyons Township Kiss Video Target Of Lawsuit; Failure To Release Records Alleged

The township released records weeks after a lawsuit was filed.

La Grange Spent Nearly $3M On Lawyers Fighting Quarry Over Stormwater Project

In all, the village has spent $5.2 million, with no shovels in the ground. An official said there is no uncertainty about the spending.

$72K On La Grange Train Station Roof 'Wasted': Resident

The village says an upgraded roof reflects local history. A resident disagrees.

La Grange Officials Unsure How $5.2M In Flood Work Was Spent

The audit listed the project as "in progress," but no shovels are in the ground.

Mine Notes Loss To La Grange, Vows Fast Work To Relink Pipe

The pipe reconnection may have stormwater effects beyond La Grange, the company said.

Countryside Dealer Seeks Lower Tax Bill; School Challenges Appeal

Lyons Township High School is weighing in on the dealership's request to reduce its property assessment.

Lyons Mayor Rakes In $400K For Congress Race, Almost Reaching Democrat Hopeful's Haul

The village's lawyer donates nearly $8,000 to the mayor's accounts, which give the mayor's insurance agency nearly $1,000 a month for rent.

Lyons Township Corruption? Official Comes Up Empty On Allegations

She accused another official of a "ghost payroll" and taxpayer-funded travel for his girlfriend.

La Grange Landlord Blames Vacancy On Parking Problem

Village officials hear more criticism of downtown parking. Tenants struggle to find spots.

La Grange 2026 Voter Guide: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know to cast your vote, from voter registration to polling places to mail-in voting to what's on the ballot.

Lyons Official Threatens Critic With Arrest, Advises He Get Bond Money

The village won't divulge video of an incident involving an elected library board member, citing what it says is an ongoing investigation.

Ex-La Grange Official Embroiled In Controversy In New Job

She accused a subordinate of being a "gold digger" with at least two affairs with co-workers.

La Grange's Tiny Neighbor Has Massive Payroll; Mayor 'No F–ing Coward'

The mayor's brother is the second-highest paid employee. The town has far more staff than its counterparts.

La Grange Clears Final Legal Hurdle For Flood Project

Officials want to lessen flooding on the village's south side. Litigation got in the way.

Downtown La Grange Resident Upset With Parking, Calls It 'Failure On Many Levels'

She moves her car repeatedly during the day. The village concedes to unclear communication.

La Grange Quietly Shifts Affordable Housing Panel's Role

The village changed the task force's role from the elected board's "prior iteration," its attorney said.

Lyons Township 'Ghost Payroll,' Girlfriend Trips Alleged

The supervisor blamed the clerk for "wild actions" and "false accusations."

La Grange Board Questions Proposed Removal Of Parking Power

Two elected officials joined a village critic to inquire about shifting authority to the manager.

La Grange Likely To Avoid Audit Lateness: Official

The village last year failed to finish an audit until nearly five months after the state deadline.

Lyons Uses 'Straight-Out Blackmail' With Cop Videos, Elected Official Alleges

The official wants the footage out. "I'm the one going to look bad, and I don't care," he said.

Lyons Township Kiss Quarrel May End Up In Court

A candidate threatened to sue the township. An official accused a colleague of a "complete fabrication."

Familiar Face Tapped For La Grange Village Board

The nominated trustee is called a "leader in our community."

La Grange Leader Backs Township Official, With Limit

The official collects hundreds of thousands of dollars from contractors who do business with the public bodies he runs.

'Sticking Neck Out': 5 La Grange Residents Make Case For Trustee Post

Four are poised to run in next April's election. The village's leader said he would decide on a trustee soon.

Lyons Township Official Misused Public Resources For Campaign: Watchdog

She promoted her campaign through a video at an official township event for students.

Summit Behind Neighbors On Audits, Receives Delinquent Notice

A survey of nearby towns shows they are all more up-to-date than Summit.

Lyons Township Official Rarely Shows Up For Work: Colleague

He has two elected jobs with full-time pay. He says he is on township duty around the clock.

La Grange House Cleaned Up After Village Cited Owner

Neighbors' complaints prompted village action. One reported seeing rats.

5 Vie For Open La Grange Village Board Seat

Each applicant will get a chance to speak to the Village Board.

See Kiss Video: Lyons Township Video Released As Mayor Kisses Elected Official After Hours

The official's political opponent requested the footage, which has rocked the township's government this week.

Kiss Video At Lyon Township In Limbo; Official Says She Wants It Released

The clerk, who was involved in the incident, said it is imperative to release the video to her political rival.

Planned La Grange Townhomes Concern Residents; Project Described As Upscale

The developer details the timeline, plans for the complex and prices.

Long-Awaited La Grange Flood Work Nears With Litigation Out Of Way

A resident warned that the problem would worsen if the village failed to act on stormwater.

Another Sleepy La Grange Election? Maybe Not With Critic Jumping Into Ring

Three of the last four village elections saw no competition. Three seats are up next year.

Kiss At Center Of Lyons Township Video Controversy

The elected supervisor may have used surveillance video to help the clerk's election opponent, the clerk said.

Casten Praises Biden's 50 Years Of Public Service, Endorses Harris

U.S. Rep. Sean Casten calls Biden one of the “most effective presidents in American history," after he dropped out of the presidential race

Casten Joins IL House Members Calling For Biden To Withdraw From Race

“It breaks my heart to say it, but Biden is no longer up for that job,” U.S. Rep. Sean Casten writes in op-ed for the Chicago Tribune.

Mahnoor Ahmad: Illinois 6th Congressional District Candidate

Mahnoor Ahmad is seeking the Democratic nomination in the IL-06 Congressional District. The Illinois Primary is March 19.

Repeat Self-Avowed Nazi Candidate Art Jones Annoys Illinois GOP

Eight people challenging self-avowed, neo-Nazi Art Jones' petitions to run in the Illinois GOP congressional primary.