Local Politics
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Arlington Hts. candidates differ sharply on issuesMar 16, 2013 11:00 pm - They disagreed on flood prevention, a new police station, economic development, and slots at Arlington Park. But Arlington Heights village president candidates Ron Drak...
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Dist. 15 candidates examine strides made in communicationMar 16, 2013 8:00 am - When a slate of challengers defeated the incumbents in the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board race two years ago, communication and relationships — or a lack...
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Charlestowne Mall key issue for St. Charles mayoral candidatesMar 15, 2013 11:53 pm - All four candidates for St. Charles mayor agree the first step to a better Charlestowne Mall is new ownership. But getting to that point, and what happens after, would t...
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Batavia 4th-Ward hopefuls talk prioritiesMar 15, 2013 4:36 pm - Jim Volk has had it easy the past 18 years when running for Batavia 4th Ward alderman. No opponents. Nonetheless, he’s glad to have one this go-around. “It’s not adversa...
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Flooding, downtown vitality top issues in Des Plaines 1st Ward raceMar 15, 2013 4:12 pm - Flooding and the vitality of Metropolitan Square and downtown businesses are among the top issues facing residents of Des Plaines’ 1st Ward, say the three candidates run...
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D220 hopefuls debate balance of programs, budgetMar 15, 2013 1:15 pm - Balancing Barrington Unit District 220’s offering of unique educational programs along with its budget is a responsibility for which all six candidates for four position...
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Algonquin candidates differ on video gamblingMar 15, 2013 11:13 am - The four men running for three seats on the Algonquin village board are divided on whether to allow video gambling in the village. When several nearby towns voted in fa...
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Election preparation continues despite candidate challengesMar 15, 2013 9:09 am - Election officials are keeping watch for possible court orders in Island Lake and Roselle, where objections to candidates on the ballot are continuing, but in the meanti...
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Arlington Heights mayoral candidates split on Metropolis fundingMar 15, 2013 5:30 am - As Metropolis Performing Arts Centre struggles to get through this fiscal year and anticipates an increase in village funding for next year, one of the three candidates ...
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Endorsements: Daniels, Larson, Welk in Round Lake Area Unit District 116Mar 15, 2013 5:00 am - In recent years, Round Lake Area Unit District 116 has made headway in climbing out of a very deep hole. The school district’s near financial collapse led to a state tak...