Local Politics
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Bar associations rate candidates for judgeMar 18, 2012 10:00 pm - The judicial contests Cook County voters will decide March 20 include races for the 1st District Illinois Supreme Court, for six vacancies in the 1st District appellate ...
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A look at Fox Valley's hottest racesMar 18, 2012 5:00 pm - Redistricting and politicians trying to jump to new offices has brought plenty of intrigue to Fox Valley ballots besides the presidential names at the top of the ticket....
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No love lost in many county racesMar 18, 2012 4:40 pm - Redistricting and lot of politicians trying to jump to new offices will bring plenty of intrigue to Kane County ballots besides the presidential names at the top of the ...
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Voters have many choices in Lake CountyMar 18, 2012 4:28 pm - Tuesday’s primary ballot in Lake County features the usual array of candidates taking their shot at various state and county positions. However, some races feature a bit...
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DuPage judge candidates support courtcameras in some casesMar 16, 2012 6:24 pm - Three Republican candidates for a DuPage County judicial post expressed concern about allowing cameras into courtrooms but said they ultimately support the idea. The can...
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Walters best pick or Kane judgeMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - During the many years that I have gone to the polls to vote, the one area on the ballot that consistently had me confused was voting for a judge. Most voters receive ver...
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Walters for circuit judgeMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - I have known Judge John Walters for approximately 15 years. As a fellow attorney, I have had the opportunity to work on various matters where we have been on the opposit...
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Gillam rolls up her sleevesMar 16, 2012 11:05 am - I have known Rebecca Gillam as an elected official representing the residents of West Dundee. During her tenure on the village board she has demonstrated that she is wil...
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LaPorte will be frugal with tax moneyMar 16, 2012 11:03 am - I was researching the candidates for Kane County Board District 19 the other day and went to both of the candidates’ websites — Victor LaPorte and Kurt Kojzarek. Everywh...
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Kane Dist. 1: MolinaMar 16, 2012 11:02 am - Myrna Molina is not the type of county board member who feels the need to say something about every issue that comes up for a vote. But she is the type of board member w...