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Evanston Hired a PI to Probe Motor Fuel Tax Questions. It’s Crystal Lake’s Police Chief

The city contracted a company owned by the Crystal Lake police chief in June after questions emerged over the city’s use of ...
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Mayoral Candidate’s Website Exposed Voting History of 1.5 Million Chicago Residents

Longtime Chicago politician George Cardenas’ campaign website, apparently written with heavy AI use, left citywide voter roll data exposed.
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More Than $9 Million in Spending is Pouring Into Chicago School Board Races. Here’s Where It’s Going.

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Special Taxing Districts’ Uncertain Future Looms Over Historic School Board Races

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Chicago Leaders ‘Optimistic’ an Apartment Registry Will Boost City’s Troubled Record on Building Safety

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Evanston Faces $20M Discrepancy in Motor Fuel Tax Fund After Years of State Warnings

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