Local Politics
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River Trails school board hopefuls support custodian’s firingApr 01, 2013 10:30 am - The five candidates running for school board in River Trails District 26 say current board members made the right decision in 2012 when they fired a custodian after his ...
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Towing firm sues Island Lake in federal courtApr 01, 2013 9:12 am - A Wauconda towing company has sued the village of Island Lake in federal court, objecting to a politically connected rival’s status as the Island Lake Police Department’...
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Hayes: Leader is 'dedicated to everything he goes after'Apr 01, 2013 8:00 am - Editor's note: This is the first of three profiles on the men running for Arlington Heights village president April 9. On Tuesday: Mark Hellner. On Wednesday: Ron Drake....
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Hoffman Estates candidates talk leadership, accomplishmentsApr 01, 2013 5:15 am - While the four candidates for Hoffman Estates trustee agree that the village has been going in the right direction, at least one candidate says her “new blood” will brin...
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Island Lake hopefuls at odds over public's conductApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - Island Lake Mayor Debbie Herrmann has been critical of outbursts from audience members that have marred some recent village board meetings. But Charles Amrich, her chall...
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Failed rehab center proposal still resonates in Campton HillsApr 01, 2013 5:00 am - In mid-January Campton Hills trustees voted 4-2 to reject a proposal to open the Kiva Recovery Center, which was the most controversial issue since the village incorpora...
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Carol Stream Library board race grows increasingly bitterMar 31, 2013 8:00 am - Libraries are supposed to be quiet places and campaigns for library board seats are supposed to be low-key, too. But this spring's race for five seats on the Carol Strea...
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Campaigning in Pingree Grove gated community causes controversyMar 31, 2013 8:00 am - A Pingree Grove village board candidate was asked to leave a gated community while he was campaigning door-to-door last week. It turns out he should have been allowed to...
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District 207 school board hopefuls discuss Maine West hazingMar 31, 2013 7:30 am - Maine Township High School District 207 school board hopefuls call for more education and training of staff, administration and students on recognizing and preventing ha...
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Dist. 95 candidates talk technology, vocational trainingMar 30, 2013 8:00 am - Six running for seats on Dist. 95 board on education