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Tuesday's unofficial election results for northwest suburban contested municipal races show incumbents prevailing and former elected officials regaining their village board seats.
Deer Park voters were faced with a tough choice Tuesday -- they needed to vote for a trio of village board trustees out of four candidates with experience.
Deer Park officials may create a special taxing district to raise money for public improvements and to encourage development in its part of the Rand Road commercial corridor.
Revenues, expenses both rising in new Deer Park budget Deer Park's revenues are expected to be greater in the 2022 fiscal year because of a recently approved sales tax increase. Daily Herald File Photo Updated 5/21/2021 6:20 PM Deer Park's newly approved budget for the 2022 fiscal year reflects a big revenue boost brought on by a sales tax hike and other factors, officials said. Spending will increase as well -- but not as significantly. The village board approved the annual budget Thursday night. The fiscal year began May 1. The plan calls for nearly $4.5 million in reven...
Deer Park to allow recreational pot shops Deer Park officials on Thursday voted to allow cannabis shops catering to recreational users. Daily Herald File Photo Posted1/22/2021 5:30 AM More than a year after being legalized in Illinois, cannabis dispensaries catering to recreational users now are welcome in Deer Park. A divided village board on Thursday night voted to amend the local zoning code to allow pot shops in town, essentially striking down a local ban. A board-approved special-use permit will be required for a shop to open. Officials also agreed to limit dispensary...