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Rochester City Council Faces Mayor's Veto Challenge

December 18, 2025

Rochester's City Council is gearing up for a crucial meeting to tackle Mayor Kim Norton's recent vetoes. The mayor has blocked three council decisions, and now the council needs to muster a majority to override these vetoes. Two of these vetoes are tied to the planned Regional Sports Complex. The f

politics

Joliet's 2026 Budget: New Jobs and Big Salaries

December 13, 2025

Joliet is looking at some big changes in its 2026 budget. The city plans to add 11 new jobs, with some of them paying over $100, 000. This news comes as the city council gets ready to vote on the budget. The total cost for these new salaries is almost $920, 000. That's a lot of money, but the good

entertainment

Newport News Plans Big Music Festival for Memorial Day Weekend

December 12, 2025

Newport News is planning a big music festival for next Memorial Day weekend. The city council has given $3. 03 million to make this happen. This money is from extra funds they had at the end of the year. The goal is to make Newport News a place people want to visit for culture and music. The festiv

environment

Grass vs Plastic: A Big Decision for Ogren Park

December 4, 2025

The city council is in a tough spot. They need to decide if Ogren Park should keep its natural grass or switch to artificial turf. This isn't just about looks. It's about money, upkeep, and how it affects the environment. Natural grass has its perks. It feels nice underfoot and looks pretty. But it

weather

Portage City Council Talks Snow and Cars

December 4, 2025

A recent snowstorm left its mark on Portage, causing more than just slippery roads. The city got 9 inches of snow, which meant a lot of work for the snowplows. They had to drive 2, 800 miles to clear the streets. One big problem was cars parked on the streets. The city has a rule: when 2 or more in

politics

A Candidate's Bold Plan for MacArthur Park

December 4, 2025

Raul Claros, a candidate for the Los Angeles City Council, has a unique plan. If he wins, he will live and work from a trailer near MacArthur Park. This is not just a random idea. It is a way to highlight the serious problems in the area. The park and its surroundings are facing many issues. These

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Danville's Voting Spot: A Big Change on the Horizon

November 16, 2025

Danville is thinking about moving its polling station. This is a big deal because it affects how people vote. The city council will decide soon. But why the change? Some say it's for better access. Others worry about the impact. Voting is a big part of democracy. It's how people have a say in their

sports

Wheaton College's Big Plans: What's Happening With the Sports Complex?

November 15, 2025

Wheaton College is making some big changes to their sports complex. They want to add a new building, but to do that, they need to take away a student parking lot. That's right, 96 parking spaces are going away. Some people in the area are worried about where students will park instead. They think Ho

business

Atlantic City's Green Rush: Too Much of a Good Thing?

November 15, 2025

Atlantic City's cannabis market is facing a tough time. The city's relaxed approach to approving new weed businesses has led to an oversupply. Now, many stores are struggling to make ends meet. The city council recently decided to limit the number of cannabis stores. This move came after officials

politics

Cypress Talks Big Changes to Election Money Rules

November 13, 2025

Cypress is looking at some big changes to how money flows in local elections. The city council recently talked about lowering the maximum donation a candidate can get, from $5, 900 to $500. This idea came from Mayor David Burke, who thinks too much special interest money is influencing elections and