Local Government

Latest reporting from the Local Government desk.

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Forest Park commissioners unanimously appointed 32-year resident Amy Binns-Calvey to fill the vacancy left by Maria Maxham's October resignation, though one commissioner called the appointment process "shocking."

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Forest Park business owner Wilson enters mayoral race

Trimaine Wilson, a 25-year Forest Park resident who owns two local businesses, has entered the April 6 mayoral race as the second announced candidate alongside Michelle Melin-Rogovin, running on financial transparency and addressing the village's deficit.

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Oak Park trustees debate teen programming after Halloween crowds

Teens and parents told the Oak Park Village Board on Nov. 4 that the village lacks activities for young people, prompting trustees to debate whether the Township, library, Park District or school district should lead new programming efforts.

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