Local Politics
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Political website targets Amrich, supporters in Island lakeMar 28, 2013 10:24 am - An Island Lake activist has relaunched a website criticizing mayoral candidate Charles Amrich — and it now targets some of Amrich’s civilian supporters, too. Daniel Fiel...
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Oakton College hopefuls talk health care, retrainingMar 28, 2013 5:30 am - Cutting teaching hours for part-time faculty, absorbing the cost of employee pensions, retraining today’s workforce for an evolving job market, and improving graduation ...
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Bensenville candidates disagree on town’s economic progressMar 27, 2013 12:30 pm - The three candidates for Bensenville village president are painting different pictures of the state of the economy in town. Incumbent Frank Soto says the local economy i...
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Long Grove candidates consider first property tax to fund road repairsMar 27, 2013 11:30 am - Roads have long preoccupied residents of Long Grove. Lately that’s most often meant the proposed extension of Route 53 into Lake County, but more recently the focus has ...
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Island Lake mayoral candidates don't agree on many issuesMar 27, 2013 10:30 am - Even though they're political foes, Island Lake Mayor Debbie Herrmann doesn't disagree with challenger Charles Amrich on every issue. In a recent endorsement interview a...
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Does McCain endorsement matter in Arlington Heights race?Mar 27, 2013 5:00 am - Arizona Sen. John McCain made local headlines on Monday by endorsing Ron Drake in the Arlington Heights mayoral race — another reminder of how his political past could a...
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Sugar Grove board candidates talk business, accessibilityMar 26, 2013 6:11 pm - Five candidates are seeking three 4-year terms on the Sugar Grove village board. Trustees Rick Montalto and Robert Bohler are joined by challengers Sean Herron, Gayle De...
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See rebroadcast of Arlington Hts. candidate forumMar 26, 2013 5:44 pm - Viewers can see a rebroadcast of the March 16 forum for Arlington Heights mayoral, trustee and library candidates on YouTube or local cable television, according to the ...
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District 26 race candidates passionate on a range of topicsMar 26, 2013 5:40 pm - Editors note: this story was changed to reflect the fact that Floyd Myers was elected to the school board in 2011, not appointed. Finances, accountability, communicatio...
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Naperville candidates: Keep up fight against heroinMar 26, 2013 12:51 pm - Police say heroin overdoses and deaths are declining in Naperville, thanks partly to public education efforts. But the 11 candidates running for city council in the Apr...