Illinois stars tonight at the Democratic National Convention in Charlotte, N.C. Among state and Chicago pols speaking are Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, Gov. Pat Quinn and candidate Tammy Duckworth.
On Tuesday, a judge set a Sept. 13 trial date. A judge will decide whether to put on the ballot a referendum that would limit Niles trustees and mayor to serving 16 years total.
The village wants to give residents background and details on a company's attempt to locate a waste transfer station here, and what the village can and can't do in response. A newsletter is mailing today.
Gov. Quinn signed a bill that would permit liquor license holders such as Niles Trustee Andrew Przybylo to run for mayor.
Fed up with high property taxes, a record number of people came to hear an expert, Andrea Raila, give pointers on how to appeal them.
State Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) responded to Gov. Pat Quinn's veto of the Illinois Gaming Expansion bill by stressing the jobs impact. The bill was vetoed by the governor, who said it would foster corruption.
Gov. Pat Quinn vetoes a controversial casino expansion plan. The bill's biggest sponsor, State Rep. Lou Lang from Skokie, said the governor's decision was "predictable."
The board is scheduled to meet tonight, and a 6 p.m. meeting on a hot-button issue will precede the 8 p.m. regular monthly meeting.
After 1,018 citizens signed a petition to limit Niles officials to 16 years in office, the village did not certify the petition. The citizens have filed a lawsuit, to be heard Tuesday.
Lynn Szymoniak was featured on '60 Minutes' after she uncovered a massive fraud set up by big banks during the foreclosure crisis. Now, Szymonaik is getting ready to tell her story at the Ethical Humanist Society Sept. 9.
Chuck Barbaglia, who has given decades of public service to the Niles area, stepped down from the Niles Park District board Tuesday.
Larry Gomberg announced his candidacy for mayor in the spring 2013 election.
Cook County Forest Preserve District wants to greatly expand camping. Read the details, and register your views in public hearings today and Thursday. You can also email them.
If you're interested in running for elected office in Morton Grove, the Action Party is holding open screening sessions for candidates.
Morton Grove's mayor is profiled in our ongoing Q&A series about leaders in the community. We ask both fun and serious questions. Staackmann used to drive race cars--now he steers Morton Grove government.
Rep. Daniel Biss will hold a dialogue, 'The Long Road to Pension Reform: What is ‘Cost Shift’ and Why Does It Matter?', at Temple Beth Israel in Skokie at 7 p.m. Legislators return to Springfield Aug. 17 for a special pension reform session.
Morton Grove village administrator presented information to quell fears and concerns regarding facility proposed by Lakeshore Waste Services, but speakers did not appear to be swayed.
Potential project has met with strong opposition from residents, village administrator will address the issue tonight at 7 p.m. at the village meeting.
Resident Joe Makula collected more than 1,000 signatures to require term limits for trustees and the mayor; the village clerk recently ruled the petition could not be certified due to Illinois Election Code requirements.
In a lawsuit, Niles says Glenview owes $6.1 million for water, meanwhile Glenview stopped paying the bill in 2011, claiming they were being overcharged, "Journal and Topics" reports.
Residents are passionate about the 39-year-old free village bus services, making their opinions known at the first of two public hearings held Thursday.
In this week's "Meet the Leaders" series, Morton Grove Village Trustee Larry Gomberg answers a variety of questions posed by Patch.
The village gave information about $100,000 bonuses, etc., which appear they were never legally approved, to the U.S. Attorney's office to investigate.