Local Government Policy News

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2025

Village of Brookfield Village Board met Monday, Oct. 13

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2025

Village of Bellwood Committee of a Whole met Monday, Oct. 13

Melrose Park responsible for 43rd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 13, 2025

Melrose Park residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 43rd highest total paid per municipality in August.

Home sales in Cook County during week ending Oct. 4

By R. M. Kim | Oct 11, 2025

There were 234 reported residential sales in Cook County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Oak Park residents rank 89th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By D. L. Caldwell | Oct 11, 2025

Oak Park residents paid approximately $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 89th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Oak Park and River Forest High School to host first Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner

By L. E. Silva | Oct 11, 2025

The Office of Equity and Student Success at Oak Park and River Forest High School is organizing its first annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration Dinner.

City of Countryside City Council met October 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside City Council met 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, October 8

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Western Springs Public Works and Water Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Infrastructure Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Village of Berkeley Village Board met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Northlake Finance & Rules Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Northlake City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Northlake City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Plan Commission - Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Oct. 7

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

City of Countryside Human Resources Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Cicero School District 99 Board of Education met Wednesday, Oct. 8

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 11, 2025

Bellwood School District 88 Board of Education met Tuesday, Oct. 7

Mayor Saviano seeks federal support for Grand Avenue underpass project

By A. H. Peralta | Oct 10, 2025

Mayor Angelo "Skip" Saviano traveled to Washington, DC to seek more funding for the Grand Avenue underpass project in Elmwood Park.

Cook County extends deadline and expands eligibility for homeowner relief fund

By S. J. Chapman | Oct 10, 2025

Cook County officials have announced an extension and expansion of the Cook County Homeowner Relief Fund, a $15 million initiative aimed at helping homeowners who have seen significant property tax increases in recent years.

DHS Secretary Noem: Gov. Pritzker and 'his cronies' are 'absolutely shameful'

By K. K. Harrington | Oct 9, 2025

Kristi Noem, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that her team was blocked from entering a federally funded public building in Broadview, Illinois, and criticized Governor JB Pritzker's treatment of law enforcement.