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Political rifts re-emerge in Bensenville mayoral race Feb 11, 2013 12:00 AM
Four years after a bitter Bensenville mayoral election resulted in the defeat of a 24-year incumbent, the political divisions in town appear to be just as strong. Village President Frank Soto says Bensenville has come a long way since he unseated John Geils. But his two challengers say that progress isn't coming fast enough.
Island Lake trustee hopefuls talk about their campaign priorities Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The candidates running for seats on Island Lake's village board told the Daily Herald they're focused on the town's finances and other key issues. Six candidates are running for three, 4-year terms on the village board.
Write-in challenges Darch for Barrington president Feb 8, 2013 12:00 AM
Former Barrington trustee candidate Mike Kozel has announced his write-in candidacy challenging village President Karen Darch on April 9. Kozel, along with former running mates Jim Magnanenzi and JoAnn Fletcher, was thrown off the ballot last month for failure to file a statement of economic interest on time. “We need to have more than one idea and we have one idea right now,” Kozel said.
Judge keeps 4 Roselle candidates on ballot Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Four Roselle election candidates survived a second round of challenges to their nominations Thursday but were hesitant to declare victory because they might face another appeal. Whether that happens depends on incumbent village board member Kory Atkinson, who raised the initial objections and is now weighing whether to take them to a higher court.
17 file write-in candidacies in Kane County Feb 7, 2013 12:00 AM
Seventeen people have filed to run as write-in candidates in Kane County for the April 9 consolidated elections. Two more people have joined the Batavia 7th Ward race as write-in candidates, and another person has joined the Geneva Township clerk race.
Wheaton write-in candidate sparks legal challenge Feb 6, 2013 12:00 AM
It wasn't enough to have Wheaton's electoral board remove Frank Garcia's name from the spring ballot. Officials now are seeking a court order to prevent the city council candidate from pursuing a write-in campaign. They say the step is necessary because Garcia failed to prove he's lived in Wheaton long enough to legally qualify to serve on the council. But Garcia is refusing to abandon his bid for an at-large seat against former Councilman John Prendiville.
Amrich: Judge will show electoral board wrongly kicked me off ballot Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
The morning after an electoral board knocked Island Lake mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich off the April 9 ballot, his political allies on Tuesday predicted a Lake County judge will reinstate the candidate on appeal. Ultimately, Amrich said, the people should decide who will be Island Lake's next mayor. "That's what this is all about, giving the residents of Island Lake an opportunity to choose who they want to lead the village," he said.
Teen candidate drops off Wheeling ballot Feb 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Asher Horcher, the youngest person in the area on the ballot in April’s election, withdrew Tuesday as a candidate for Wheeling Village Board. Horcher, who will be 18 March 4, said she thinks it is more important to the village that her father, Pat Horcher, be elected village president, and her candidacy could hurt his.
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.
Barrington Hills president race all about budgetFeb 3, 2013 12:00 AM
Village President Robert ABboud and challenger Martin McLaughlin meet with our editorial board
Herrmann, Mascillino among potential witnesses in Island Lake election hearings Feb 1, 2013 12:00 AM
Island Lake’s mayor, clerk and several former police employees are among the witnesses who could testify Monday in hearings that will determine the candidates for April’s local election, officials confirmed. The bids of mayoral hopeful Charles Amrich and trustee candidate Tony Sciarrone hang in the balance. Their candidacies have been formally challenged by a pair of political activists with financial ties to village hall.
Moffat remains on Geneva Library ballot Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva Library has decided to keep Jay Moffat on the April ballot, after questioning whether running for park board and library board was possible due to an issue with the compatability of offices.
Sugar Grove president candidates talk business, roads, vision Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
Kevin Geary and Sean Michels discuss what they think Sugar Grove needs, and what they would do if elected village president in April.
Important info for candidates Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald candidate questionnaires have gone out via email. If you’re running in the April 9 election and didn’t receive one — or if you’re having trouble with the email — please contact us as soon as possible at electionhelp@dailyherald.com or at (847) 427-4442.
Trustee, ex-police chief running for Villa Park mayor Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
Both candidates for Villa Park village president were involved in an agreement last year that ended the tenure of former police Chief John Heidelmeier. Neither can discuss it. One of the candidates is Heidelmeier, who is running against Trustee Deborah Bullwinkel in the April 9 election. The candidates spelled out their plans for leading Villa Park into the future, including ideas about how to improve policing and decrease crime, during an endorsement interview with the Daily Herald.
W. Chicago mayoral hopefuls debate business growth Jan 30, 2013 12:00 AM
All three West Chicago mayoral hopefuls say it's no secret the city has a poor reputation when it comes to recruiting and retaining business. The real secret, they told the Daily Herald editorial board, is how to reverse that image and help the city encourage business growth.
Challenger McQuillan takes on incumbent Burns Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Challenger Bob McQuillan and Mayor Kevin Burns discuss how they would lead Geneva as its next top official.
Wheeling mayoral candidates debate use of TIF districts Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Wheeling's five tax increment financing districts promise to be an issue in the April mayoral election, where former trustee Pat Horcher and Trustee Dean Argiris are challenging incumbent Judy Abruscato. The candidates met with the Daily Herald this week and offered differing ideas on the use of TIF districts and their potential as economic development tool for the village
Naperville board upholds referendum question Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
Naperville voters will once again have a say regarding the system into which they vote their elected officials. The three-member Naperville Electoral Board Tuesday unanimously dismissed a resident's objection to a local group's attempt to ask residents whether they prefer an at-large or ward-based election system.
Warrenville mayoral candidates debate flooding Jan 29, 2013 12:00 AM
The candidates in Warrenville's mayoral race have differing views on whether Fawell Dam near Naperville should be removed to address flooding problems upstream in Warrenville. "We're doing a lot more in terms of flood mitigation and prevention than what taking the dam out would do," said incumbent David Brummel, who is being challenged by Michael Hoffmann.