Local Politics
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Geneva council member’s critics, supporters speak out over controversial Facebook post
Nov 19, 2024 12:44 pm - A standing-room-only crowd filled Geneva City Council chambers Monday to discuss a controversial Facebook post some have linked to a Alderwoman Martha Paschke.
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One incumbent, two other residents file for board seats in MundeleinNov 18, 2024 6:33 am - Next spring’s race for seats on Mundelein’s village board has attracted three candidates so far.
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Des Plaines council to talk RV parking rulesNov 14, 2024 2:44 pm - Proposed rules for recreational vehicle parking in Des Plaines are up for discussion by the city council again Monday night.
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Board, council races starting to take shape in Northwest suburbsNov 13, 2024 5:48 pm - As candidate filing for next year’s municipal elections continued Wednesday, a handful of contested races developed for village board and city council seats in the Northwest suburbs.
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Contested races for Aurora, Batavia, Central school boardsNov 13, 2024 2:47 pm - Contested races for school board seats are shaping up in Aurora, Batavia, Central Unit District 301 and Dundee Unit District 300.
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Lake County sees a mix of incumbent leaders seeking reelection and those voluntarily ending their runsNov 12, 2024 9:00 pm - Several incumbent Lake County mayors are seeking reelection and some will face challengers who submitted paperwork Tuesday, the first day to file nominating petitions for the April 1 consolidated election.
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Mayoral races heating up in Lisle, West ChicagoNov 12, 2024 7:31 pm - Another local election is months away, and yet there is no shortage of intrigue in some DuPage County towns.
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Geneva, Carpentersville, St. Charles mayors seek reelectionNov 12, 2024 7:27 pm - Geneva Mayor Kevin Burns is seeking a seventh turn at the helm.He joined other suburban candidates who filed on Tuesday to run for mayor, city councils, school boards and other local elected positions.
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Mundelein moving forward with plans to raise property tax levyNov 12, 2024 10:54 am - Mundelein homeowners likely will see the amount of taxes they pay to the village increase next year even though the tax rate is expected to drop.
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3-way race set for Arlington Hts. mayor, as candidate filing opens in Northwest suburbsNov 12, 2024 10:40 am - A three-way race for Arlington Heights’ next mayor emerged Tuesday morning as candidates across the suburbs began filing nominating petitions for the April 2025 municipal elections.