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DuPage Dist. 5 candidates spar over attendance Oct 9, 2012 12:00 AM
Meeting attendance is a sticking point among the four candidates running for three seats to represent District 5 on the DuPage County Board in the Nov. 6 election.
Suburban bar associations release judicial recommendations Oct 8, 2012 12:00 AM
Several suburban bar associations release their recommendations for candidates running in Cook County for judicial election and retention.
Kane chairman candidates split on county tax levy Oct 5, 2012 12:00 AM
Kane County Board chairman candidates had their first debate Thursday afternoon and took the opportunity to weigh in on the county's pending budget. Republican Chris Lauzen verified his earlier position that the county must freeze the tax levy; Democrat Sue Klinkhamer said she's against freezing the levy.
Bar associations release judicial recommendationsOct 2, 2012 12:00 AM
The Illinois State Bar Association, Chicago Bar Association and the Chicago Council of Lawers release recommendations on judicial candidates running for retention in Cook County and for candidates seeking to fill vacancies on the Illinois Supreme and Appellate courts and in the Circuit Court of Cook County, including the 11th, 12th and 13th subcircuits.
Batavia woman seeks District 10 seat Sep 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Maggie Soliz of Batavia is a write-in candidate for Kane County Board District 10. She tried to run as an independent on the ballot, but her petition was invalid.
Be an informed voter; visit a candidate forum Aug 23, 2012 12:00 AM
The League of Women Voters of McHenry has lined up several forums to help you get to know who's running for some of our local offices. The first one has been scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Sept. 26 at McHenry County College. McHenry County Board candidates from districts one, two, and three are expected to attend.
Koehler could have competition if all get re-elected Jul 18, 2012 12:00 AM
McHenry County Board member Tina Hill wants to run for the chairmanship after the November election, and county board member Ersel Schuster said she is interested in doing so.
Kane County Board tries different approach to term lengths Jul 10, 2012 12:00 AM
Kane County officials determined Tuesday which county board seats on the November ballot will be for 2-year terms and which will be 4-year terms. But in doing so, officials also learned they may have broken the law the last time redistricting of the board occurred 10 years ago.
Ethics law would bring taxes down Jul 8, 2012 12:00 AM
A West Dundee letter to the editor: Recently, I received my property tax bill, and like everyone else, I was shocked and disgusted by the fact that my property values had gone done by 30 percent and my taxes are going up, as in Kane County. We pay some of the highest taxes in not only Illinois, but the rest of the country.
No dual role for Elmhurst mayor eyeing DuPage board Jun 26, 2012 12:00 AM
With DuPage County Board members expected to consider a proposed ballot question that would ask voters if local politicians should be allowed to have more than one elected position, a mayor is abandoning his goal of becoming a dual office holder. Elmhurst Mayor Pete DiCianni said he will step down as mayor if he's elected in November to the county board. "This decision was difficult and has left my heart feeling heavier than imaginable," DiCianni said.
Bridges named circuit court judge Jun 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Associate Lake County Judge George Bridges has been appointed circuit judge, officials announced Friday.
Lake Co. Democrats have new circuit clerk candidate Jun 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Lake County Democratic Party leaders have chosen an attorney from Grayslake to be their nominee for circuit court clerk. Rupam C. Dave, 50, will run against Republican Keith Brin in the November general election.
Bingo-style drawing sets Lake County Board terms Jun 12, 2012 12:00 AM
A random drawing of bingo balls on Tuesday morning determined the terms of office for the Lake County Board members who will be elected in November. With district boundaries redrawn and the board reorganized because of population changes discovered by the 2010 U.S. Census, all of the commissioners are up for election this year.
Democrat emerges in DuPage District 2 forest race Jun 6, 2012 12:00 AM
A new candidate has emerged in the race for the District 2 seat on the HYPERLINK "http://www.dupageforest.com/AboutUs/Commission/"DuPage County Forest Preserve commission. Longtime nature volunteer Don Kirchenberg this week filed to run as a Democrat against District 2 Republican incumbent Joe Cantore in the Nov. 6 election. All six forest preserve seats are up for election this fall and after the spring primary only the District 2 post was uncontested.
Haran drops out of Lake County court clerk race May 21, 2012 12:00 AM
The Democratic Party nominee for Lake County circuit court clerk dropped out of the race Monday. In a post on her Facebook page, Cynthia Pruim Haran told followers the decision to withdraw came after "much thought, discussion and prayer."
Cook GOP chair won’t seek re-election, backs Palatine councilmanApr 6, 2012 12:00 AM
Just eight months into his role, Cook County GOP Chairman Sig Vaznelis has announced he seek another term, backing instead a Palatine councilman who pledges to infuse the problem-fraught organization with energy and diversity.
Patlak victory not a matter of geography Mar 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Cook County Board of Review Commissioner Dan Patlak of Wheeling said Tuesday's primary election had nothing to do with a north/south "turf war" among county Republicans. He actually defeated his opponent, Palos Park resident Sean Morrison, in several south suburban townships, he said. Patlak will face another south suburban resident in November, when he squares off against Democrat Casey Griffin of Midlothian.
No complaint, so no action on Geneva mayor’s email ‘mistake’ Mar 19, 2012 12:00 AM
It appears nothing more will be done regarding Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns' use of city email for his political campaign. Unless someone files a written, notarized complaint, the city's Ethics Commission can't investigate, a city legal consultant says.
Cook County Board of Review race a hot one for GOP Mar 16, 2012 12:00 AM
The contentious primary battle for the District 1 seat on the Cook County Board of Review -- Wheeling incumbent Dan Patlak faces Palos Park challenger Sean Morrison -- has galvanized everyone from suburban political bloggers to the chair of the Illinois Republican Party.
Candidate criticizes coroner over Hanna case Mar 9, 2012 12:00 AM
A Democratic candidate for Lake County coroner on Thursday criticized incumbent Artis Yancey for his statements about the Nov. 13 death of Darrin Hanna, which occurred following a violent confrontation with North Chicago police.