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Potential governor hopeful Rauner claimed extra exemptionsMar 29, 2013 12:00 AM
A likely Republican gubenatorial bidder improperly claimed three homeowner exemptions for a number of years, a Daily Herald investigation has found. After being notified of the error Wednesday afternoon, Bruce Rauner Thursday paid Cook County $1,616 to cover the extra tax savings he received, spokesman Chip Englander said.
Charges upgraded for man accused of threatening lawmaker Mar 26, 2013 12:00 AM
Charges have been upgraded to a felony for a Chicago man accused of threatening a state representative over gay marriage remarks. Police say shortly after Stephen Bona, of Chicago, was charged with a misdemeanor for placing a threatening voice mail at Jeanne Ives' district office, he placed another call to her, leading them to change the misdemeanor charges to threatening a public official, a Class 3 felony.
Schaumburg Township Democrats back on ballot Mar 25, 2013 12:00 AM
A slate of Democratic candidates removed from the Schaumburg Township ballot in January are back in the race after an appellate court Monday overturned the ruling that put them out of contention. Democratic trustee candidates Moe Patel, Mike Murray, Carolyn A. Quinn and Zuhair Nubani and highway commissioner candidate Michael Lenehan will challenge a largely incumbent Republican field April 9.
Rutherford to speak in Schaumburg Saturday Mar 19, 2013 12:00 AM
The Schaumburg Township Republican Organization will host Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford as its third speaker in the monthly "Meet Your Next Governor" series. The breakfast meeting will run from 8:30 to 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23 at Chandler's Chophouse, 401 N. Roselle Road in Schaumburg.
Iran work shows Kirk adjusting to life post-stroke Mar 16, 2013 12:00 AM
In his first major appearance this year outside the halls of Congress, U.S. Senator Mark Kirk had a succinct message to convey. "I have one message for the dictators in Tehran, I'm baaack,'" Kirk called out to the attendees of the AIPAC 2013 policy conference. He was met with a roaring standing ovation. Kirk's dedication to Iran sanctions reveals how the senator is adjusting to work back at the Capitol, and how his presence is encouraging some bipartisanship in the politically divided upper chamber.
Romney: Sorry he's not president, will help GOP Mar 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Republican Mitt Romney told conservative activists Friday that he's sorry he's not their president but promised to work alongside them to help strengthen the Republican Party. "Each of us in our own way will have to step up and meet our responsibility," Romney told a crowded ballroom at the Conservative Political Action Conference, a three-day political summit in suburban Washington. ma.
Calls from Kirk, Cross eroded GOP votes to oust Brady Mar 9, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois Republican Committeemen pulled the plug on a special meeting to oust the party chairman over statements supporting gay marriage less than 13 hours before it was set to start. While organizers say they wanted to give Brady an opportunity to defend himself, efforts from top ranking Republican officials including U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk and House Leader Tom Cross eroded the votes they needed for his removal.
GOP committeemen calling for Brady’s ouster also contradict platform Mar 8, 2013 12:00 AM
The Illinois GOP committeemen calling for Chairman Pat Brady's ouster say they are doing so because his support for same-sex marriage directly contradicts the party platform, its set of governing principles. But a look at the party's 14-page 2012 platform finds some of those committeemen might have also acted in violation of those GOP standards. "The point is that as chairman of the party, you’re held to a very different standard than a voter or an elected official,” Jim Oberweis said.
Topinka: Ousting Brady sends 'a terrible message'Mar 5, 2013 12:00 AM
Republican Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka became the third Illinois official to publicly sound off in support of state GOP Chair Pat Brady, of St. Charles, who may be ousted this week for making statements supporting gay marriage. “He's on the right side of history, for God's sake,” Topinka told the Daily Herald Tuesday. “For me, it's being a total conservative that you're really pushing family values.”
GOP committeemen suggest Lake Forest lawyer as replacement for BradyMar 1, 2013 12:00 AM
One of the seven Republican state central committeemen who signed a letter last week calling for a special meeting to consider ousting party Chair Pat Brady is being strongly considered to replace him. Tenth District Committeeman Mark Shaw of Lake Forest is being suggested as an interim chairman if Brady, a St. Charles resident, is removed over his support for same-sex marriage.
Fundraiser postponed amid debate over Illinois GOP chairman’s future Feb 24, 2013 12:00 AM
The beleaguered Illinois GOP chairman is postponing a high-profile fundraiser until a vote concerning his removal for supporting gay marriage is decided. The March 19 event, featuring Republican National Committee Chair Reince Priebus would have come 10 days after a special state central committee meeting that could result in Brady's ouster.
GOP committeemen call special meeting to oust BradyFeb 22, 2013 12:00 AM
State central committeemen have called a special meeting to try to oust Illinois GOP Chair Pat Brady for his statements supporting same-sex marriage. Brady told the Daily Herald Friday that he learned of the closed door March 9 meeting through a phone call from Jerry Clarke, Congressman Randy Hultgren's former chief of staff and 15th District committeeman. According to party rules, five signatures of committeemen are required for a special meeting.
Dillard next governor hopeful to speak in Schaumburg Feb 20, 2013 12:00 AM
Illinois state Sen. Kirk Dillard will be the next speaker at the Schaumburg Township Republican Organization's "Meet Your Next Governor" series at the group's monthly breakfast meeting Saturday. State Sen. Bill Brady, the GOP's 2010 gubernatorial nominee, spoke as part of the series last month. Illinois State Treasurer Dan Rutherford will be the following speaker at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, March 23.
Raymond Kubalewski: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Raymond Kubalewski, running for Lake Park High School District 108 School Board (4-year Terms)
Thomas Lawler: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Thomas Lawler, running for Fenton High School District 100 School Board (4-year Terms)
Jennifer Jendras: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jennifer Jendras, running for Glenbard Township High School District 87 School Board (4-year Terms)
Kristin Fitzgerald: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kristin Fitzgerald, running for Naperville Unit District 203 School Board (4-year Terms)
David Fish: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for David Fish, running for Naperville Unit District 203 School Board (4-year Terms)
Derek Krauss: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Derek Krauss, running for Naperville Unit District 203 School Board (4-year Terms)
Alan Hanzlik: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Alan Hanzlik, running for Butler District 53 School Board (4-year Terms)