Government

Voters will decide between Guerrero, Boisdorf and incumbent Morales.

The Batavia City Council will likely be welcoming some new faces beginning next term, according to unofficial results.

New Sterling alderman Allen Przysucha on consolidated election win: ‘It still hasn’t fully sunk in yet.’

President Donald Trump declared on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States

The Ottawa City Council approved a redevelopment agreement for the property at 209 W. Main Street, currently home to Ottawa Office Supply. The building will now include apartments on the second floor.

Plainfield Village President John F. Argoudelis and Crest Hill Mayor Raymond Soliman each won another term based on the unofficial results from Tuesday’s election.

Ballots cast across Kankakee County decided numerous local contests on Tuesday.

Voters this week in La Salle and Bureau counties determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

First-time Joliet City Council candidate Juan Moreno was making a strong bid for election, running second in the race for three council seats.

Lockport Mayor Steven Streit appears poised to win his reelection bid against Alderman Darrin Deskin.

Mendota voters swept Mayor David Boelk back into office Tuesday – and if Tuesday’s results hold, with no changes to the City Council.

Voters this week in Grundy County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in Will County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Voters this week in Kankakee County determined who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries. See the results here.

Three-story building was built in 1899 and closed as school in 1985.

Organizations like the Illinois AFL-CIO and Illinois Building Trades Unions are working to increase female participation in apprenticeship programs and create pathways for long-term success in the trades

The Will County Health Department is waiting to see how the Trump administration's decision to terminate federal grants on infectious disease prevention will impact local health concerns.

This spring, La Salle and Bureau county voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

Will County State's Attorney official says candidate Tim O'Neil has felony conviction that bars him from holding elected office.

This spring, Will County voters will get to decide who will represent them on their town, school, park and township boards, as well as weigh in on local referendum questions.

Tammy Sarver: We need to have serious discussions about the repercussions of unchecked and irresponsible building and development upon the natural environment

Rob Roe: The Village must maintain a balanced budget and their incredible bond rating to ensure real estate taxes do not increase

Thomas Cawthorne: Parking and traffic will always be a hot button topic. I believe that the recommendations made in the Guiding DG long range comprehensive study will assist in helping alleviate some of those concerns.

Christ Gilmartin, running for Downers Grove Village Commissioner: From utilizing AI to make our streets safer to modernizing administrative processes, technology can help us serve residents faster, reduce costs, and stay competitive

Paul Drabik: One of my main concerns is the governance and bureaucracy of the Downers Grove Library

This spring, Kankakee County voters get to decide who will make the important decisions regarding their communities, schools, townships, fire departments, parks and libraries.

The 22nd Amendment, added to the Constitution in 1951 after President Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected four times in a row, says “no person shall be elected to the office of the President more than twice.”

President Donald Trump says Wednesday will be “Liberation Day” — a moment when he plans to roll out a set of tariffs that he promises will free the United States from foreign goods

A protest against the policies of President Donald Trump and Elon Musk will take place in downtown Joliet on Saturday, April 5 as part of a nationwide day of action.

The federal government cut funding to health agencies that could lead to service reductions, such as free vaccines. But an official at the La Salle County Health Department said Thursday it’s too soon to know the impact.

Tuberculosis still takes lives, but Sunny Hill Tuberculosis Clinic in Will County has come a long way since 1925.

Razing of older, taller portion of building to begin Monday.

Glenda Wright-McCullum, a candidate for Joliet City Council, answered questions from Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about why she should be elected to the city council and her vision for Joliet.

Read the transcript from our podcast with Larry Crawford, write-in candidate for Joliet City Council, for his views on affordable housing and more in Joliet

Write-in candidate for Joliet City Council Larry Crawford talks with Shaw Local reporter Bob Okon about what he wants accomplish if elected on April 1

Read the transcript from the Woodstock City Council candidates forum for their full thoughts on how they would improve the city

Peru Mayor Ken Kolowski spoke with Illinois Valley Editor Derek Barichello on the issues facing Peru ahead of the April 1 election

Read the transcript from our podcast with Joliet City Council write-in candidate Jim Lanham on his priorities for Joliet, if elected on April 1

Jim Lanham, a write-in candidate for Joliet City Council in the April 1 election, tells Shaw Local's Bob Okon what he wants to see in Joliet

Damon Zdunich: We need to balance industrial growth with the quality of life for our many residents. We need to drive commercial development to give our citizens the stores, restaurants, and entertainment options they deserve

The U.S. government is on a global egg hunt, seeking exports from countries in Europe and elsewhere to ease a severe shortage that has caused egg prices at grocery stores to hit record highs

Read the transcript from our candidate question podcast: Manteno Village President candidate Annette LaMore on Gotion and more

Annette LaMore, a candidate for Manteno Mayor, explains her vision for Manteno ahead of the April 1 election.

Read the transcript from our candidate question podcast: Manteno Mayor candidate Joel Gesky on Gotion and more

Joel Gesky, a candidate for Manteno Mayor, explains why he feels he deserves to win the April 1 election

Candidates for Woodstock City Council including Theo Dice, Gregory A. Hanson, Lou Ness, Tom Nierman, Joseph "John" Puzzo and Bob Seegers debated the issues in a candidate forum co-sponsored by the Woodstock Area Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Shaw Local

SB 98 would amend the Illinois School Code to implement a mandatory one-year expulsion for any public school student who is determined by that district’s school board to have committed sexual assault, sexual harassment

Erin Grych on top issues facing the DeKalb school district: Potential loss of federal funding and lawsuits if not compliant in getting rid of DEI, Supporting Title IX, and ending radical sexualization of our children

The U.S. cities most vulnerable to a trade war with Canada turn out to largely be in the states that helped return Donald Trump to the White House — a sign of the possible political risk he’s taking with his tariff plans

The Township Officials of Illinois legislative chairman urged the Lee County Board at its meeting Thursday, March 20, to oppose four bills that would dismantle many township governments across the state.