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Island Lake records detail activists' financial tiesFeb 10, 2013 12:00 AM
A Daily Herald examination of Island Lake village records reveals details of the financial relationship between village hall and the two activists who successfully pushed to get mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich knocked off April's ballot. In 2012, two companies owned by Daniel Field billed the town for nearly $59,000 in services, while former trustee Louis Sharp's towing company handled more than 200 tows for the police department.
Chickens could become election issue in Fox LakeFeb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Chickens might play a role in the April 9 Fox Lake mayoral election because of a failed proposal to allow residents to raise hens on their property. Supporters of the effort to raise chickens for food and educational purposes say they are upset the board voted 4-2 in January to defeat the measure and will back village board and mayoral challengers in the election.
Attracting business a priority for Lake Villa mayoral hopefuls Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Longtime incumbent Lake Villa Mayor Frank Loffredo is facing a challenge from political newcomer Mona Mustafa. The pair agree that economic development, particularly downtown, is a key issue but differ on where the village stands in that regard.
West Chicago mayoral candidates discuss benefits of Hispanic leadership Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Last May, when longtime West Chicago alderman Ruben Pineda was appointed to replace the late Mike Kwasman, he became the city's first Hispanic mayor. Pineda said being Hispanic, in a town in which more than 51 percent of its 27,000 residents are also Hispanic, certainly hasn't hurt his cause but in a recent Daily Herald endorsement interview, each of three mayoral candidates discussed the importance of Hispanic leadership.
Amrich hearing set for Feb. 19: Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Island Lake mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich could learn in two weeks if his name will be restored to the spring ballot. Amrich is appealing an electoral board's decision this week to remove him from the ballot, and a hearing has been set for 10:30 a.m. Feb. 19 in Lake County circuit court to review the case.
High school senior drops off Wheeling board ballotFeb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Asher Horcher, the Northwest suburbs' youngest candidate for office on the April ballot has withdrawn from the race for the Wheeling Village Board, saying it is more important to the village that her father, Pat Horcher, be elected village president.
Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls split on merit of taxing districts Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
Two of three Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls criticize previous city councils for doing a poor job with special taxing districts that are now in trouble due to the economic slump stalling development. With no incumbent in the race, former Des Plaines mayor Tony Arredia and two sitting aldermen, Matt Bogusz (3rd Ward) and Mark Walsten (6th Ward) are vying for the seat in the April 9 consolidated election.
Gurnee mayoral candidates Kovarik and Morris differ on term limits Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Gurnee's mayoral candidates differ on the whether the village should have term limits for elected positions. Mayor Kristina Kovarik faces village board Trustee Kirk Morris in the April 9 election. In addition to term limits, the candidates disagree on a variety of issues including money spent on a marketing campaign meant to lure shoppers and diners to the village.
Des Plaines council appoints first woman as interim mayor Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
The Des Plaines City Council Monday night appointed 1st Ward Alderwoman Patti Haugeberg as interim mayor until the Feb. 19 city council meeting at which time 4th Ward Alderman Dick Sayad will be sworn in to serve until the April 15 council meeting — almost until the end of former Mayor Marty Moylan's unfinished term.
Charles Amrich knocked off ballot in Island Lake Feb 4, 2013 12:00 AM
Island Lake mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich can't run in the April election because of a $174 overdue garbage bill he paid after he signed his candidacy statement, an electoral board voted. The 2-1 ruling came after two hours of testimony from Amrich, village Finance Director John Little and the two men who tried to get Amrich knocked off the ballot, Daniel Field and Louis Sharp. Amrich quickly left the room after the board's decision because of a family health emergency.
Des Plaines mayoral hopefuls discuss downtown vitality Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Des Plaines needs to be aggressive, create more tax incentives, and provide fiscal and organizational stability to attract new businesses to town, say the three mayoral hopefuls vying for the seat in April. The race pits former Des Plaines mayor Tony Arredia against two sitting aldermen, Matt Bogusz (3rd Ward) and Mark Walsten (6th Ward).
Mayoral candidates discuss slots at Arlington Park Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
With one of the strongest proponents of slots at Arlington Park scheduled to leave office in April and no gambling bill yet signed in Springfield, eyes are on the three candidates running for Arlington Heights village president.
Political newcomer takes on longtime trustee for W. Dundee mayor spot Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Longtime West Dundee Trustee Andy Yuscka describes himself as a quiet guy who listens first and then speaks. He has been involved with West Dundee government for 14 years and has never once missed a board of trustees or liquor commission meeting. In a race to fill the village president spot for which Larry Keller has decided not to seek re-election, resident Chris Nelson argues it's his passion that will best serve the community.
Lake Zurich downtown redevelopment addressed by mayoral candidates Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Three Lake Zurich mayoral candidates are addressing how best to spark a long-stalled redevelopment of the village's downtown. Mayor Suzanne Branding faces Trustee Tom Poynton and political newcomer Mary Black in the April 9 election. Downtown redevelopment is one village issue the candidates say is often raised by residents, they said during a Daily Herald editorial board interview Tuesday.
Lake in the Hills mayoral candidates mostly see eye-to-eye Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Bill Dustin and Paul Mulcahy, the two candidates for Lake in the Hills village president admit they are quite similar. Both feel the village is on the right track. Neither points to any major problems.
Mundelein mayoral candidates talk ways to improve village Jan 25, 2013 12:00 AM
When it comes to improving life in Mundelein, the three candidates in the town's mayoral race cited customer service and the ongoing redevelopment of the downtown area among their priorities. Mundelein Park District Trustee Wally Frasier and village Tustees Robin Meier and Steve Lentz are candidates to replace Mayor Kenneth Kessler, who is stepping down.
Des Plaines mayoral candidate staying on ballot Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
Des Plaines 6th Ward Alderman Mark Walsten will be able to run for mayor in April after all. The city's electoral board Thursday dismissed an objection against Walsten's candidacy after the resident who filed it, Carl Mauter-Hollenbeck, voluntarily rescinded the challenge. Walsten's name will appear on the April 9 ballot along with two others vying for the mayoral post.
McLeod, Kincaid have varying views on Hoffman Estates spending Jan 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The two mayoral candidates for Hoffman Estates have varying views on the way the village spends money. Mayor William McLeod, who is seeking re-election for a fourth term, said he thinks the village's finances are stable and he hopes to keep them that way for the next four years. Ray Kincaid, who is currently a trustee on the village board, said the village needs to tighten up and take a closer look at spending
Board leaves term limits off Arlington Hts. ballot Jan 23, 2013 12:00 AM
The Arlington Heights Village Board has passed up its last chance to put a term limits referendum on the April ballot. On Tuesday — the deadline for a municipality to put a referendum on the ballot — the board declined to put forth an initiative calling for term limits for municipal officials.
Mundelein mayoral candidate suggests undercover program to observe staffers Jan 18, 2013 12:00 AM
With customer care at village hall a top concern in Mundelein's mayoral race, candidate Steve Lentz has proposed using undercover operatives to apply for various permits as a way to observe the process. Two other mayoral candidates, Robin Meier and Wally Frasier, rejected the idea during a Daily Herald endorsement interview Friday.