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New state e-bike law prompts Evanston to draft its own ordinance

The City of Evanston is drafting an ordinance to comply with a state law taking effect Jan. 1 that will regulate who can use electric bikes and scooters, where they can be used and how fast they can go. The Illinois law, signed by Gov. JB Pritzker in August, sets...

Evanston, IL · 1d
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Macoupin County voters oust one incumbent board member, support separation from Chicago

Three of four referendums approved, including one to create special ambulance service in Medora

Macoupin County, IL · 1d

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Pritzker appeals FEMA’s decision to deny Illinois disaster aid

SPRINGFIELD — Gov. JB Pritzker appealed the Trump administration's decision to deny Illinois' request for federal disaster relief on Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency denied Illinois' request last month without explanation for federal resources to respond to August storms. In an appeal submitted to the agency, the state provided updated damage numbers showing the storm cost eligible for public assistance is now $43 million — up from $27.6 million in the original request and well above FEMA's $24.9 million standard.

Illinois · 1d
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District 65 board will not vote on budget plan Monday

The Evanston/Skokie District 65 school board will not vote Monday to advance the district’s budget plan, according to an email sent to the community late Friday afternoon. For weeks, parents have been calling on the school board to delay the vote, which would trigger the implementation of the budget plan, including kick-starting the official hearings necessary before the board can officially vote to close schools.

Evanston, IL · 1d
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2025 revenue shortfall pushing Oak Park’s 2027 tax levy higher

Oak Park’s village board discussed the proposed 2027 operating budget and estimated 7.94% direct property tax levy hike and voted to approve the estimations for a Truth in Taxation hearing. The action took place at a Nov. 4 village board meeting. The board’s approval for the estimates is not...

Oak Park, IL · 2d

The Center Square

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CPS, schools statewide want more taxpayer funds from legislature

(The Center Square) – Despite the state’s increased funding to public school districts in the budget, school districts want state lawmakers to find more taxpayer money to fund their operations. The Illinois House Appropriations committee on Elementary & Secondary Education on Thursday had a hearing on the future...

Chicago, IL · 1d

FOX59 / CBS4 Indy

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Ravenswood homeowners racing against the cold to repair flood damage

Chicago, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Some voters turned away from ballot box on Chicago's NW Side

Midterm Election Day voting got off to a rocky start on Chicago’s Northwest Side with some voters turned away from the ballot box. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports from Logan Square.

Chicago, IL · 4d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Preckwinkle and Dart Hold On to Longtime Cook County Positions; Hynes to Take Over as Assessor

Winners have emerged in multiple Cook County races and voters now know who will oversee the county’s budget, run the jail and handle property taxes. Democrat Toni Preckwinkle, a four-term incumbent, faced off against Libertarian Michael Murphy for the top seat on the Cook County Board. The race was called for Preckwinkle, who had 79.1% to Murphy’s 20.9% with 79% of the vote reported, according to unofficial returns.

Cook County, IL · 4d

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Reaction to Chicago School Board presidential race results

Jessica Biggs, a former CPS principal, claimed victory as the next president of the Chicago Board of Education in Tuesday’s election.

Chicago, IL · 3d

NBC Chicago

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See live results as Illinois counties vote on idea of separating from Cook County

A group of 11 Illinois counties voted on referendums Tuesday on whether they should explore the idea of creating a separate state. The referendum asks voters whether their respective counties should coordinate with other county boards to explore the idea of forming a state separate from Cook County, an idea that has already been approved by more than 30 counties across the state.

Cook County, IL · 4d

The Hill

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Ford wins Illinois House election for retiring Danny Davis’s seat

Democrat La Shawn Ford is set to succeed longtime Rep. Danny Davis (D) in representing Illinois’s 7th Congressional District, Decision Desk HQ has projected, beating out Republican opponent Chad Koppie, a retired Delta Air Lines jumbo jet captain. Ford has served as a member of the Illinois state House, representing the 8th District, since January…

Illinois · 4d

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Major Construction Underway Around Wrigley Field Ahead of 2027 All-Star Game

Big changes are underway outside Wrigley Field. The Chicago Cubs have begun a roughly $32 million security project that will install protective vehicle barriers around the ballpark ahead of the 2027 MLB All-Star Game. Construction began October 12 and is now especially visible along Sheffield and Waveland avenues, where sidewalks...

Chicago, IL · 3d

Block Club Chicago

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This Southeast Side Park Needs A Name, And Neighbors Can Weigh In

SOUTH CHICAGO — Chicagoans can help name a Southeast Side park with a long industrial history that is now a birding hotspot. The Steelworkers Park Advisory Council is collecting name suggestions for Park 566, 7901 S. Farragut Drive, which is also known as USX Park for its connection to the former U.S. Steel South Works site.

Chicago, IL · 2d

NBC Chicago

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Chicago parking workers strike ends as workers approve 5-year deal

The union representing nearly 1,200 parking workers who went on strike earlier this week ratified a five-year agreement to end the work stoppage, according to a statement issued Saturday. NBC Chicago reported a tentative agreement had been reached by Teamsters Local 727 and the Chicago Parking Association on Friday. The...

Chicago, IL · 1d

The Enterprise

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Opinion: Keep on moving forward

A World BEYOND War forum urged young voters to link climate, militarism and racism activism as speakers called for continued pressure after the election.

Illinois · 1d

NBC Chicago

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Soldier Field, O'Hare: A full list of parking lots that could be impacted by Chicago-area strike

Editor's Note: Around 4:30 p.m. on Nov. 6, Teamsters Local 727 announced a tentative agreement was reached with the Chicago Parking Association. A vote is required before the agreement is finalized. It will be held on Saturday, according to the union. Soldier Field parking could become tricky for fans heading...

Chicago, IL · 1d

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Report links ICE fears to changing shopping patterns among Chicago families

For some Chicago families, a simple trip to the grocery store has become something they would rather avoid during the day. Fear of encountering federal immigration agents is pushing some immigrant households to move everyday activities into the evening and late-night hours. Shopping, laundry, childcare and even work schedules are...

Chicago, IL · 2d

WTTW - Chicago PBS

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Nov. 5, 2026 - Full Show

The head of the Chicago Teachers Union on the results of the school board election. And Cook County’s assessor-elect shares his vision for the office.

Chicago, IL · 2d

Country Herald

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Wheaton, IL Recycling Program Now Open Through February 2027

Wheaton residents can recycle unwanted holiday lights and extension cords at a city drop-off site.

Wheaton, IL · 3d