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GOP ready to push Benghazi case into 2014 May 11, 2013 12:00 AM
The incident was heavily politicized from the start, occurring less than two months before President Barack Obama's re-election and while Hillary Rodham Clinton was secretary of state.The former New York senator and first lady, who infuriates many conservatives, ranks high in speculation about Democrats in the hunt for the 2016 presidential nomination.
Ex-Huntley trustee Fender planning for life after politics May 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Now that Pam Fender is out of the public eye, she's eager to become a regular person. Fender, a Huntley trustee for eight years and Grafton Township's one-time administrator, says she's focused on building a new life — one that will likely be outside of Huntley. "I just want to be a private citizen and just figure out my future," she said.
Ex-Gov. Sanford seeks 2nd chance, faces Colbert sister May 4, 2013 12:00 AM
One congressional candidate is a former Republican governor seeking redemption after his career imploded in a public saga involving lies, the Appalachian Trail and an Argentine mistress. His Democratic opponent is a famous comedian's sister who's trying to benefit from her rival's damaged reputation.In a bizarre campaign that has roiled South Carolina, Mark Sanford and Elizabeth Colbert Busch are in a surprisingly contentious contest for a U.S. House seat in a solidly Republican district that GOP presidential nominee Mitt Romney carried by 18 percentage points last year.Tuesday's special election is for the seat that Republican Tim Scott held until he was appointed to the Senate.
Dold being recruited by top GOP to run again in 10th Apr 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Congressman Bob Dold is being actively recruited by top GOP officials to make another bid for Congress. National Republican Committee Chair Greg Walden told the Daily Herald that he's "hopeful" the Kenilworth Republican will run in 2014 for the North Suburban 10th Congressional District seat he lost to Deerfield Democrat Brad Schneider.
West Dundee board gets youthful infusionApr 13, 2013 12:00 AM
When William Pflanz, a 25-year-old recently elected to the West Dundee village board was knocking on doors, at least two people asked him if he was campaigning for his father. Christopher Nelson, 41, said he was asked how old he is and whether he was old enough to be the village president. Their election Tuesday ensures an infusion of youth on the village board.
New regime at Carol Stream Library, but old challenges remain Apr 12, 2013 12:00 AM
With a new board majority set to be sworn into office, more changes could be on the horizon at the Carol Stream Public Library. But this time, it's likely the new board will just be changing back some of what the current board put in place since taking power nine months ago.
Editorial: Leaders now must earn this thrill of anticipationApr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald editorial welcomes new leaders to public offices across the suburbs and urges them to remember the great responsibility they are undertaking.
Voter turnout varied greatly in Northwest suburbs Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
While voter turnout in suburban Cook County on Tuesday averaged 18.9 percent, it ranged from a high of 56.7 percent in McCook to a low of 3.8 percent in Elk Grove Village, Cook County Clerk David Orr said Thursday. In Elk Grove Village, where village, township, library, park and fire protection district races all were uncontested, Mayor Craig Johnson said the election was so low profile, he talked to people at village hall who didn’t realize it was election day.
Why DuPage voters rejected property tax hikes Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Several DuPage County school districts were licking their wounds Wednesday after voters defeated requests for more money to build a new school in Oak Brook, an early childhood center in Wheaton and an indoor pool at Lake Park. Here’s what went wrong.
Election oddities: Two Bears, a 26-year-old mayor and a man who got two write-in votes — and won Apr 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Brian Urlacher's brother became mayor of Mettawa. A 26-year-old became mayor of Des Plaines. And one suburb had a 45 percent voter turnout. Those are just some of the interesting, quirky news to come out of Tuesday night's election in the suburbs.
Ousted E. Dundee mayor blames ‘smear campaign’ for loss Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
East Dundee Village President Jerald Bartels, unseated in Tuesday’s election, blames his defeat on a “smear campaign” he says took place the week before the election and involved his opponent, Lael Miller. “I’m proud of what I did, I can sleep at night,” Bartels said. “The question remains, how is it for him?” Miller denied being behind the campaign and said it hurt him by association.
Mayors dole out advice, warnings for newcomers Apr 10, 2013 12:00 AM
Life's about to change for the sea of new faces elected Tuesday to mayor posts in the suburbs. Just trust the advice of their predecessors, as well as longtime suburban incumbents. A quiet dinner out with your spouse? Forget about it. “Sometimes you leave Des Plaines and they still know you,” Des Plaines Mayor Marty Moylan said.
School, village, library races among DuPage County’s hottest Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Voters throughout DuPage County are heading to the polls to cast ballots in a variety of races. But among some of the hottest races attracting the most candidates — and the most contention — are elections for school boards and village boards. There’s even a bitter library board race that features 10 candidates for five seats.
Mayors aren’t the only races for voters to decide on in Lake County Apr 9, 2013 12:00 AM
While much of the campaign attention in the last several months has been on candidates running for mayor, there are plenty of other important issues Lake County voters will weigh in on Tuesday. Referendums and a host of local races await voters.
A summary of our endorsements in Cook County racesApr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A summary of our Cook County endorsements in Tuesday's elections.
A summary of our Lake County political endorsementsApr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A summary of our Lake County endorsements in Tuesday's elections.
Endorsements summary for races in DuPage CountyApr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
A summary of our DuPage County endorsements in Tuesday's elections.
Editorial: Local elections and democracy close to the bone Apr 8, 2013 12:00 AM
If you took a pass on early voting, Tuesday's your day to take an active role in the future of your community, a Daily Herald editorial says.
Our endorsements in Fox Valley political contestsApr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
A summary of our Fox Valley endorsements in Tuesday's elections.
DuPage mayoral races guarantee there will be some new facesApr 7, 2013 12:00 AM
There will be at least six new faces in the mayoral fraternity in DuPage County after voters go to the polls to cast ballots in Tuesday's municipal elections. There's four contested races without an incumbent running, as well as two such uncontested races.