Local Politics
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How 'embarrassing photos' may affect Villa Park raceMar 28, 2013 12:00 pm - Whether you're running for president of the United States or Villa Park, political experts say, any part of your life that winds up on the Internet is fair game for vote...
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Emmons District 33 candidates differ on teacher, technology spendingMar 28, 2013 11:21 am - Maintaining Emmons Elementary District 33’s quality education while providing students the proper technology and fairly paying teachers are chief among the five Emmons s...
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Dist. 211 candidates share concerns over financial uncertaintyMar 28, 2013 11:00 am - From steady decreases in transportation funding to the possible shift of pension obligations onto school districts, educators are facing several financial unknowns. The ...
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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...