Local Politics
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Lake County Board District 12 candidates clash over incumbent’s attendance, challenger’s financial supportOct 24, 2024 8:41 pm - Incumbent Democrat Paras Parekh, seeking reelection to represent District 12 on the Lake County Board, is being challenged by Republican Andy Dalkin, an attorney and political newcomer.
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Wheeling paves way for Gas N Wash to get steep property tax breakOct 24, 2024 12:49 pm - A company set to build a gas station, a convenience store and other businesses on Wheeling’s west side is in line for a steep property tax discount.
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Chokshi pursuing run for Mount Prospect mayorOct 23, 2024 2:02 pm - Trisha Chokshi, chairwoman of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce board, announced she is running for Mount Prospect mayor, challenging incumbent Paul Hoefert.
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Continuing long records of public service cited by candidates for Lake County Board District 5Oct 22, 2024 8:04 pm - Republican incumbent J. Kevin Hunter, who is seeking reelection to represent District 5 on the Lake County Board, is being challenged by Democrat Michael Conway, an attorney and Lake Villa District 41 school board president.
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Rules for RV parking coming to Des PlainesOct 22, 2024 2:33 pm - Des Plaines officials are considering adopting parking rules for recreational vehicles.
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Questions still swarming around Des Plaines’ beekeeping planOct 22, 2024 1:14 pm - A proposal to allow more Des Plaines residents to keep beehives in their backyards doesn’t yet have the city council’s support.
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Eric Hendricks: 2024 candidate for McHenry County Board District 3Oct 22, 2024 10:25 am - Eric Hendricks is a Republican running for McHenry County Board District 3.
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Who’s filed so far for municipal elections in Naperville and WheatonOct 21, 2024 3:00 pm - And they’re off: Mayoral and city council candidates jumped into the political arena Monday with the start of petition filing in some of DuPage County’s biggest towns.
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Candidate filing begins in Cook County towns that could see primaries next yearOct 21, 2024 2:59 pm - A single contested race for District 1 village council member in Palatine emerged Monday on the first day of filing for the potential Feb. 25 primary among Elgin, Hoffman Estates, Palatine and Schaumburg candidates.
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Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin to face at least two challengers in 2025 electionOct 21, 2024 1:20 pm - It’s official now: Aurora Mayor Richard Irvin is seeking a third term and will face at least two opponents in the 2025 election.