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Republican Challenger Tim Wolfe made a strong showing in the race for the 9th Congressional district, but Democratic incumbent U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky beat it back.
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They are gearing up for the April 2013 municipal election, when a mayor, clerk and trustees will be elected.
Mayor Robert Callero said sales tax revenues for the village are up. He spoke during the Niles Chamber of Commerce's Mayoral Address Luncheon Thursday.
About 200 to 300 voters per day are streaming in to cast ballots at Niles Village Hall; Cook County numbers overall are high.
Brian Sullivan, the park district's executive director, resigned Monday, the district said.
After more than 1,000 citizens signed a petition to put term limits on the ballot and were rebuffed, the village board discussed the issue; trustees' thoughts varied immensely. The board will vote Nov. 27 on whether to put term limits on the ballot
Mayor Schmidt objected to the $360,000 expense, but aldermen, in committee, OKed this part of a $1.2 million project to address lack of space at the PD. It's got mold and lacks a secure sally port for prisoners.
The Transportation Security Administration will phase out airport security scanners that showed detailed under-the-clothing images of travelers' bodies. Part of the reason is long lines.
A dancing duo and more then 70 kids playing air hockey, Wii and other games whooped it up at Lights On Afterschool at the Niles Teen Center in Golf Mill Shopping Center.
The 'Stay Out of My Room!' exhibit, a walk-in display of a teen's bedroom with all its drug hiding places, attracted parents. It was put on by the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation.
The party has chosen a slate of candidates running for mayor, village clerk and trustee positions in the April election.
State's Attorney Anita Alvarez, top cops from Niles, Park Ridge and others describe how they're fighting gangs, which have sprouted as low-income housing here has grown. Gangs are profiting in drugs, sex trafficking, even e-commerce.
Here's where you can cast your ballot early, to avoid the rush on Election Day. You don't need an excuse--anyone can do it.
After citizens defeated Lakeshore Waste's proposal to site a garbage station in Morton Grove near Skokie's Niles West HS, Lakeshore proposed a recycling center. A citizens' group said it doesn't want one in Morton Grove; Lakeshore co
The unexpected move comes as the Daily Herald endorses Schakowsky in the 9th Congressional District.
It replaces the sign with dishonored former mayor Nicholas Blase's name on it. The decision to remove the Blase sign stirred up huge controversy; some wanted to recognize his accomplishments.
Patch’s community event calendar lists tons of stuff to do.
Suburban Cook County voters have a grace period until Nov. 3, but they have to vote on-the-spot and follow these rules.
He spoke in Rosemont, and received donations from $2,500 to 75,800.
Here are details on Thursday's debate between Vice President Joe Biden and Congressman Paul Ryan.
Mayor Dave Schmidt tells the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce things may be starting to turn around, but the city still faces challenges. He wants to move forward on economic development.
Suburban Cook County residents face a Tuesday deadline to register for the Nov. 6 election. Here's everything you need to know.
Increasing local food production could create 5,000 jobs and generate $6.5 billion per year in economic activity in the Chicago metropolitan region, the planning agency says.
People spoke out for and against a park at a hearing by Skokie-Morton Grove School District 69 and the Skokie Park District.
A health insurance attorney explains some of what the two presidential candidates said in Wednesday's debate.
The Cook County Clerk's Office's mobile website allows you to check your voter registration status, find your polling place and see a sample ballot for your district.
President Obama and Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney will debate at 8 p.m. If you'd rather join a crowd to watch, here's a list of debate viewing parties.
It wants to build a park with disabled access, renovate the ice rink and make other improvements. It's going for $11.4 million in bonds, but says residents' taxes will not be increased.
After 1,018 Niles residents signed a petition asking for term limits, the village objected and a judge ruled to quash it, term limits will finally get a hearing.
The village expects to save $35,000 per year by cutting weekend and holiday service on the Courtesy Bus.
Suburban park districts have some wifi, and few plans to expand, while Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel wants to roll out Internet access to parks and public spaces.
While Niles considers term limits, a 23-year trustee in Skokie will step down. He started on the planning board when Kennedy was in the White House. Other changes are coming, too.
Aaron Del Mar of Palatine, announced Cook County GOP Hispanic and African-American outreach committee chairs
In the latest Land of Lincoln Red survey issued by Patch, Republican respondents shared their opinions on the presidential election following the Republican National Convention.