Local Politics
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Lake County sheriff to seek reelection to another term, not a run for attorney generalFeb 13, 2013 12:51 pm - Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran says he’s changed his mind about seeking statewide office and wants to return for a third term in his current job. Curran, a Republican f...
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Endorsement: Abboud for Barrington Hills village presidentFeb 13, 2013 11:47 am - Two competitors for Barrington Hills village president agree on one thing: the need to protect the village’s rural appeal, with its estates, horse paddocks and 5-acre zo...
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Island Lake trustees looking at limiting public comment at village board meetingsFeb 13, 2013 8:28 am - Island Lake trustees on Thursday will consider a measure that would reduce and restrict the public’s opportunity to comment about issues before the village board. If app...
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Political divide part of Lake Zurich mayor raceFeb 13, 2013 4:30 am - While two Lake Zurich mayoral candidates have gone from allies to foes, the third hopeful in the race says a lack of local political history gives her an edge over her o...
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Bartlett mayoral candidates talk taxesFeb 12, 2013 7:10 pm - Two of the three Bartlett mayoral candidates say they’ll thoroughly review the need for the village’s new utility taxes if elected, while the third says she believes the...
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Wheeling candidates debate how to get local economy movingFeb 12, 2013 6:24 pm - The five candidates for Wheeling Village Board have different ideas about how to get there, but each say the next four years must bring increased business development an...
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Casino revenues a hot topic in Des Plaines mayoral raceFeb 12, 2013 10:30 am - Protecting Rivers Casino gambling revenues, prioritizing what city projects to spend casino money on, and deciding whether to allow video gambling in town are three impo...
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Wauconda candidates copied answers on DH questionnaireFeb 12, 2013 10:25 am - Wauconda Mayor Mark Knigge and his slate of trustee hopefuls gave identical or nearly identical answers to five of eight questions on the Daily Herald’s latest candidate...
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Cary candidate claims opponent has confict of interestFeb 12, 2013 10:00 am - Mark Kownick, who wants to become Cary's next president, doubts the ability of opponent Bruce Kaplan to fairly represent the village, pointing to Kaplan's real estate in...
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5 candidates share passion, offer different ideas for Aurora’s Ward 9Feb 12, 2013 9:23 am - Five city council candidates who say they’re passionate about serving the largely bedroom community on Aurora’s far southeast side have stepped forward seeking to lead W...