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Legislation sitting on Governor JB Pritzker's desk, which would give local Illinois school boards an extra two-weeks - from 45 days to 60 days - to fill unexpected board vacancies, would benefit the board member replacement process, according to a long-time suburban Cook County school board attorney.

Legislation under consideration in Springfield that would allow municipalities to impose their own local, 3¢ per gallon gas tax is being welcomed as a tool for struggling communities to rebuilding their local economies.

Suburban Cook County voters overwhelming like the quality of their water pumped into their homes but a plurality think that the price is too high, according to a new survey.

Half of suburban Cook County voters dismiss claims by some political leaders that immigrants are criminal threats to their communities, according to a new survey.

Half of suburban Cook County voters dismiss claims by some political leaders that immigrants are criminal threats to their communities, according to a new survey.

A recent appellate court ruling in a case involving voting rights in a south suburb might have national implications in future legal fights over gerrymandering and fairness in the electoral process.

Leading Lawyers has named Michael Del Galdo one of the Top Goverment Lawyers in Illinois.

Chicago’s 47th Ward Democratic Organization has slated a dozen Chicago-area attorneys to serve on its judicial candidate recommendation committee for the 2018 election cycle.

A key law journal will soon roll out its 2017 rankings of “best” real estate lawyers in Illinois and Berwyn-based attorney Michael Del Galdo has landed on the list.

Election law background includes sitting as a public member on multiple local electoral boards and advising candidates on ballot access.