Local Politics
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Endorsement: Nelson for West Dundee village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - West Dundee, for all its charm, has suffered like other towns during the economic downturn, losing its Best Buy store, some businesses at Spring Hill Mall and a couple o...
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Endorsement: Kovarik for Gurnee mayorMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - We like both of the candidates running for mayor of Gurnee. They’re both good people who care about the community. To some degree, their current dynamic has merit — Kris...
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Endorsement: McLeod for Hoffman Estates village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Here’s the kind of mayor Bill McLeod has been for Hoffman Estates. Even before there was an inkling that Sears might consider abandoning its headquarters, McLeod saw it ...
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Endorsement: Pineda for West Chicago mayorMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Last May, the village of West Chicago faced an uncertain future after the sudden death of Mayor Mike Kwasman. But Ruben Pineda stepped in as acting mayor and by all acco...
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Endorsement: Hanlon for Winfield village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - For too many years, the Winfield village board has been mired in controversy, bickering and name-calling. The last two years, it has ramped up to even greater heights as...
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Endorsement: Hanson for Antioch village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Incumbent Lawrence Hanson can seem imposing and little overbearing, but you can’t deny the level of accomplishment he’s achieved in one term as village president. He’s r...
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Editorial: Rogina for St. Charles village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - One of four candidates will usher in a new era of leadership in the city of St. Charles. The city is generally well-run and, like other communities, trying to stave off ...
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Endorsement: Bogusz for Des Plaines mayorMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Former Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia is an appealing candidate to return to the job he left four years ago because of term limits. He’s well-known, well-liked and earne...
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Endorsement: Hayes for Arlington Heights village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - It will be no easy task to replace Arlene Mulder, who is stepping down after 20 years leading a vibrant renewal of Arlington Heights. Fortunately, three strong candidate...
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Endorsement: Loffredo for Lake Villa village presidentMar 04, 2013 4:00 am - Incumbent Frank Loffredo has served 16 years as mayor and wants to do four more. There seems no strong reason to discourage him. The village is in good financial shape, ...