Despite criticisms, Mundelein approves plan for Ivanhoe Village payments to schools, library

  The Wirtz family, which owns the Chicago Blackhawks and other companies, has proposed turning nearly 800 acres on Mundelein’s northwest side into a residential and commercial development. Brian Hill/bhill@dailyherald.com,…

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Suburbs being 'silenced,' and a 'fragmented system that's not working': Transit reform advocates far apart

While proponents of separate bills to reform Chicago-area transit said they all aim for tighter security, a universal fare and seamless travel around the region, governance was a key difference…

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Barrington Hills trustee to fill McConchie's seat representing Illinois' 26th Senate District

Darby Hills A Barrington Hills village trustee has been tapped as the new state senator for Illinois’ 26th Senate District. Darby Hills replaces Republican state Sen. Dan McConchie of Hawthorn…

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