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Bogusz Wins Election To Become Youngest Mayor Of Des Plaines
Voters in northwest suburban Des Plaines have elected 26-year-old Matt Gogusz as their next mayor, the youngest person ever to serve in their city’s highest elected position.
Mother, Son Square Off In South Suburban Mayoral Election
There are not a lot of big names getting voters excited but the race for mayor in south suburban Dixmoor has an interesting twist worth noting.
Arizona Sen. John McCain Endorses Suburban Mayoral Candidate
A high-profile endorsement is drawing attention to the mayoral race in Arlington Heights.
Ex-Bear McMichael Won’t Debate Romeoville Mayor John Noak
Romeoville Mayor John Noak wants to debate his opponent in the April 9 election, but his challenger, Super Bowl Bear Steve McMichael, is saying no.
Running For Romeoville Mayor, Steve McMichael Hit With Campaign Complaint
The complaint, filed by Romeoville Trustee Ken Griffin – an ally of the current mayor, John Noak – accuses McMichael’s campaign of violating a number of rules, including missing deadlines and failing to identify who paid for campaign mailings.
Former Bear McMichael To Run For Mayor Of Romeoville
The man they call “Mongo,” former Bears linebacker Steve McMichael, has filed papers to run for mayor of Romeoville.
Sauk Village Mayor Resigns
The mayor of Sauk Village has abruptly resigned, and tonight trustees are expected to appoint an acting mayor.
Sauk Village Mayor Moves To Reinstate Police Chief, Village Manager
To counter the Sauk Village board’s elimination of the jobs of the police chief and the village manager, the Sauk Village mayor has re-appointed them.
Emanuel Stumps For Obama In Florida
Chicago’s mayor made nearly a dozen stops over three days in a state he believes is in a dead heat right now. It’s especially in Florida, he told group after group, that every vote counts.
Evergreen Park Mayor Now Suffering From West Nile Virus
Days after the mayor of Lombard died of the West Nile virus, it turns out that the mayor of Evergreen Park is also now suffering from the disease.
Funeral To Be Held For Lombard Mayor This Weekend
CHICAGO (CBS) – Funeral arrangements now are set for the longtime Lombard village president who died of West Nile virus over the weekend. WBBM Newsradio’s Regine Schlesinger reports 76-year-old Bill Mueller led Lombard for 19 […]
Ex-Bear Eyes Top Political Office In Romeoville
Steve McMichael, who was a fan favorite as a member of Super Bowl-winning Chicago Bears, wants to add the word “mayor” to his resume.
Emanuel Says NATO Summit Was Worth The Risk
NATO Summit 2012 is a wrap and Chicago’s mayor is applauding the city’s efforts to host the giant event.
West Chicago Appoints First Hispanic Mayor
For the first time in its history, West Chicago now has a Hispanic mayor.
Walter’s Perspective: Daley’s Pension Manipulation Tarnishes Legacy
CBS 2′s Walter Jacobson says former Mayor Daley sweetened his pension at a time when payouts to public employees are threatened.
New Website Rates Emanuel Job Performance
As Mayor Rahm Emanuel approaches his one-year anniversary in office, a new website has been launched that allows the public to rate his performance.
West Chicago Mayor Dies After Suffering Heart Attack
West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman died Tuesday afternoon, three days after suffering a heart attack.
West Suburban Mayor Hospitalized After Heart Attack
West Chicago Mayor Mike Kwasman is undergoing treatment at Central DuPage Hospital in Winfield after suffering a heart attack Saturday, according to a statement from the town.
Emanuel Attends Fundraiser For Milwaukee Mayor, Likely Challenger To Scott Walker
Mayor Rahm Emanuel took some time off from running the city on Wednesday to campaign for a colleague up north, in Wisconsin, where the governor is facing a recall election later this year.
Channahon Mayor Gets Probation For Not Filing Tax Returns
Channahon Mayor Joe Cook was sentenced to two years’ probation and six months’ home detention Tuesday for failing to file tax returns.
Most Popular News
- History Of Tornadoes In Chicago AreaThe massive EF-4 tornado to hit Moore, Okla., is rare, but twisters with that kind of force have hit the Chicago area in the past, and have been extremely deadly.593
- Local Storm Chaser Describes ‘Sickening, Deafening Roar’ Of Oklahoma TornadoA south suburban man whose hobby is chasing storms was in Moore, Okla., on Monday when a massive tornado devastated the town, killing at least 24 people.224
- High School Duo Has Never Missed A Day Of ClassThey say no one's perfect, but one school in the far southwestern suburbs has not just one, but two students who have achieved perfection in one area.136
- Deadly Oklahoma Tornado Serves As Reminder To Prepare For Disasters“Tornado sheltering basics involved three steps – get in, get down and cover-up. The overall goal is to avoid flying and falling debris by putting as many barriers between you and the tornado as possible,” according to one expert at the National Weather Service in Norman, Oklahoma.121
- Lightning Strikes Damage Two Homes OvernightAt least two homes in the Chicago area were struck by lightning overnight as heavy thunderstorms plowed through the region.198
- Police Seek Help Identifying Female Homicide VictimPolice are asking for help to identify the body of woman or teen girl found strangled and badly burned in a Northwest Side Avondale neighborhood Dumpster Sunday night.137
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