Local Government Policy News

Effingham petition organizer on defeating school bond plan: ‘We just kept pushing’

By E. J. Cuellar | Sep 18, 2025

Shannon McClurg, a community petition organizer in Effingham, Illinois, announced on the Prairie State Wire podcast that local residents gathered thousands of signatures in 25 days to challenge a school bond measure approved without voter input.

Pastor at Church of Christian Liberty: 'Less than 10% determine who actually has the power on the school boards'

By K. K. Harrington | Sep 18, 2025

Calvin Lindstrom, a pastor and administrator at the Church of Christian Liberty, has expressed concerns about low voter participation in local elections.

Cicero marks Mexican Independence Day with parade celebrating local culture

By B. L. Wells | Sep 18, 2025

Families gathered along the streets of Cicero on Sunday to mark Mexican Independence Day with the town’s annual parade.

"Maybe he should have his gun to protect himself!" Chicago AEP Energy manager says death of "horrible" Charlie Kirk was "poetic"

By LGIS News Service | Sep 18, 2025

Alicia Armenta, a 51 year-old "senior channel manager" with AEP Energy in Chicago who moonlights as a stand-up comedian, described Charlie Kirk's death as "poetic" because he supported Second Amendment rights.

How many inmates sentenced in Cook County will be released during week ending Sept. 27?

By A. J. Gale | Sep 18, 2025

There were 43 inmates who were sentenced in Cook County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2025

Village of Bellwood Village Board met Wednesday, Sept. 17

McClure schedules Bike and Walk to School Day for September 25

By L. E. Silva | Sep 16, 2025

McClure students, parents, and staff are invited to participate in Bike and Walk to School Day on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Local Government Meeting today in West Cook County

By E. J. David | Sep 16, 2025

West Cook County City Council Meeting starting at 7 pm today — here's what you need to know!

Ogden Avenue Bridge repair project set to impact traffic through November

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) will begin repairs on the Ogden Avenue Bridge starting Monday, September 22.

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 16, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Sept. 16

Oak Park Police Department shares updates on activity summaries and surplus property auctions

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

The Oak Park Police Department published recent updates regarding police activity summaries and announced their process for disposing of surplus property through online auctions.

Oak Park and River Forest High School announces parent meet-and-greet for September

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 16, 2025

The Office of Equity and Student Success at Oak Park and River Forest High School will host the "PLACES & FACES: People You Should Know to Help our Community Grow" event on Tuesday, September 16, 2025.

Overnight rail repairs extended at three Riverside crossings

By B. L. Wells | Sep 16, 2025

BNSF has announced that overnight repair work at Deleplaine Road, Cowley Road, and the Herbert Road pedestrian crossing will continue for an additional week.

West Central Consolidated Communications introduces Text-to-911 emergency service

By L. E. Silva | Sep 15, 2025

West Central Consolidated Communications has announced the launch of a Text-to-911 service, allowing residents in its coverage area to send text messages directly to 911 dispatchers during emergencies.

River Forest responds after ICE detains two individuals without prior notice

By S. J. Chapman | Sep 15, 2025

On September 11, residents of River Forest reported that two individuals were taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents earlier in the day.