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Darien bans kratom sales in unanimous 7-0 council vote

Darien's City Council voted 7-0 on Oct. 19 to ban all retail kratom sales within city limits, with the prohibition taking effect Nov. 18 and carrying a minimum $500 fine for violations.

October 23, 2026 · 2 min read

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Clarendon Hills slate launches first president race in over a decade

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Burr Ridge village hall bids top estimate by $5 million

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Brick municipal building with white columns and a Village of Hinsdale sign.

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Hinsdale trustees pull $138,000 contract after donor dispute

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D181 salary data shows 17 of top 20 earners are administrators

October 22, 2026 · 2 min read

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Gower District 62 releases teacher, administrator compensation figures

October 21, 2026 · 1 min read

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Darien's Cass District 63 superintendent topped $243K pay list

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Exterior facade of Burr Ridge Village Hall with freestanding identification signs.

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Burr Ridge residents oppose chemical storage near school

October 20, 2026 · 2 min read

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Hinsdale Forward slate targets three open trustee seats in April

October 15, 2026 · 2 min read

Stone monument sign reading City of Darien with yellow and white flowers in front.

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Darien reports record $8.87 million in sales tax revenue

October 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Brick municipal building with white columns and American flag out front

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Hinsdale pays $3,000 to settle FOIA lawsuit over traffic survey

October 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Exterior of a modern brick building with teal lettering reading Willowbrook Village Hall

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Willowbrook proposes dropping property tax, cutting utility bills

October 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Storm drain grate on a wet street with water flowing into it after rain.

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DuPage opens stormwater grants amid Hinsdale flooding studies

October 13, 2026 · 2 min read

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