Articles filed under Misc Elections

• Yes, for now, to extension of Dist. 114 tax Feb 29, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Daily Herald recommends a yes vote on a referendum from Fox Lake Elementary District 114 that would extend a 25-cent tax rate hike.
  

   
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  Early voting for primary starts todayFeb 27, 2012 12:00 AM
  Voters eager to fulfill their civic duty can cast early ballots for the March 20 primary starting today through March 15. The past several weeks suburban officials have made special efforts to remind voters of the many ways to vote in the Republican and Democratic primaries.
  

   

• Topinka to speak to Schaumburg Township Republicans Feb 21, 2012 12:00 AM
  Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka will speak to the the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization at its monthly breakfast meeting at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Chandler’s Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
  

   

• Brownfield deserves vote in 23rd SenateFeb 8, 2012 12:00 AM
  Letter to the Editor: Greg Brownfield has a vision for how things can and should be in a state where we focus on common good solutions to our critical issues together. He is dedicated his life to public service, because his deepest desire is to help people that need it.
  

   
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  Patricia Horton: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Patricia Horton, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   
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  Patrick Thompson: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Patrick Thompson, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   
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  Debra Shore: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Debra Shore, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   

• Harold Ward: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Harold Ward, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   
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  Patricia Young: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Patricia Young, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   
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  Kari Steele: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Kari Steele, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   
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  Stella Black: Candidate ProfileJan 31, 2012 12:00 AM
  Candidate information for Stella Black, running for Metro. Water Reclamation District
  

   

• GOP candidates speak in Schaumburg Saturday Jan 24, 2012 12:00 AM
  The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will host its own convention to hear from and endorse Republican candidates both opposed and unopposed in the March 20 primary from 8:30 to 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28 at Chandler’s Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
  

   
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  Democrat leads fundraising race in 31st Senate District, records show Dec 26, 2011 12:00 AM
  None of the four Republicans seeking to replace Suzi Schmidt as the state senator for the 31st District have been doing much in the way of fundraising in recent months, campaign records show. The lone Democrat in the race, however, has begun building a war chest ahead of her eventual showdown with the GOP victor, collecting donations from a bevy of backers since the summer.
  

   

• Two Lake candidates survive petition challenges Dec 20, 2011 12:00 AM
  A Republican candidate for Lake County coroner can stay on the March 2012 primary ballot despite irregularities that prompted the elimination of 35 pages of petition signatures, a panel ruled Tuesday. Howard Cooper, a Gurnee dentist making his first bid for the job, had enough signatures that weren’t rejected by the three-member, local electoral board to stay in the race.
  

   
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  Lottery scheduled to determine ballot placement in 17 Lake races Dec 7, 2011 12:00 AM
  Ballot placement for candidates in 17 Lake County primary races will be decided by a lottery on Monday, the county clerk’s office announced.
  

   

• Lake County filings Nov 28, 2011 12:00 AM
  Candidates expected to file for the March 2012 ballot today in Lake County.
  

   
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  Incumbents facing challenges on Lake County Board Nov 28, 2011 12:00 AM
  With the first day of candidate filing complete, at least five Lake County Board members will face political challenges in 2012 from within their political parties. The Lake County clerk’s office processed 167 candidate petitions in about 1½ hours on Monday morning. Hopefuls who want to be on the March 2012 primary ballot have until Dec. 5 to file.
  

   

• Judge dismisses Rob Sherman’s lawsuit against Indian Trails Aug 8, 2011 12:00 AM
  The tax hike approved by voters for the Indian Trails Public Library will stand, as a judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to nullify the vote in April.
  

   
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  Sherman, four others sue to overturn Indian Trails vote May 18, 2011 12:00 AM
  Activist Rob Sherman and four fellow Buffalo Grove residents are suing the Indian Trails Public Library District, claiming illegal and prohibited acts by its officials led to last month’s passage of a tax referendum.
  

   

• Trio pledges to keep Schaumburg library sound May 15, 2011 12:00 AM
  Letter: We would like to thank the voters of Schaumburg Township for putting their trust in us to provide the leadership for our Schaumburg Township District Library. It is our responsibility to keep this five-star institution one of the best libraries, not only in the state of Illinois, but in our nation. We understand that in difficult economic times it is important that all local governments look for ways to provide excellent services and programs in a cost-effective manner.