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Wednesday, June 25, 2025

Campton Hills postpones June 26 public hearing on proposed 900-unit development, rescheduling it for July

The village is tentatively rescheduling the public hearing for July 15.

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Gov. JB Pritzker to announce he’s running for a third term in 2026

JB Pritzker’s decision to run for governor again settles a significant issue for next year’s election season, where candidates will be vying for an open US Senate seat as well as several in Congress.

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Top candidates for the US House in Illinois’ 2nd, 7th, 8th and 9th districts for the 2026 election

Politicians still have time to throw their hats into one of the rings, but here are the top candidates for several US House districts next year in Illinois.

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History takes wing at Air Classics Museum at Aurora Municipal Airport

Keeping aviation history alive is at the heart of the Air Classics Museum at the Aurora Municipal Airport, museum officials said.

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Aurora taking applications for five new committees aimed at giving community recommendations to city departments

The committees will focus on finance and fiscal responsibility, sustainability and development, housing, public safety, and youth and education.

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Campton Hills considers annexation for 900-unit residential project after years of local opposition to area’s development

With local organizations’ support this time around, a less-dense development project may be coming to what is currently rural La Fox.

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