Local Politics
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Castro fights for ElginMar 13, 2012 5:16 am - Like many people, I am not a politician. In fact, like many Americans, few politicians impress me. I know the difference between a public servant and a politico. Kane Co...
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Russell the right choice for coronerMar 13, 2012 5:15 am - I first met Rob Russell when he was the liaison officer from the DuPage County Sheriffs Office for a senior center in Wayne Township. I never heard anything but positive...
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Comparing prep time for Kane County BoardMar 12, 2012 7:44 pm - Debbie Miller, a Republican candidate for Kane County Board District 22, says she’s only missed one board meeting since she announced her candidacy last summer. Her...
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Burns a solid leader for KaneMar 11, 2012 9:06 am - I am writing to endorse Kevin Burns for Kane County Board Chairman. As a former alderman who served close to 10 years and had the privilege of serving with Kevin both as...
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15th District Lake board candidates spar on experienceMar 11, 2012 7:00 am - One of the Republican candidates for the Lake County Board's 15th District seat has held the post for 26 years. The other is a challenger who thinks it's time for new bl...
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District 20 candidates talk pension, health benefitsMar 09, 2012 6:16 pm - Democratic challenger Penny Wegman said she won’t accept health care benefits if elected to the Kane County Board and also won’t pay into the pension system for her reti...
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Lauzen has slight edge over Burns in large contributionsMar 09, 2012 5:10 pm - The final week of a campaign is normally reserved for the last-minute bombshells and advertising blitzes that candidates hope sway voters who still remain undecided. But...
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Mailing adds to mudslinging in board of review raceMar 09, 2012 4:30 am - Mud continues to fly in the Republican primary race for the District 1 seat on the Cook County Board of Review. A recent salvo came from Sean Morrison, a Palos Park busi...
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Candidate criticizes coroner over Hanna caseMar 09, 2012 4:30 am - A candidate for Lake County coroner criticized incumbent Artis Yancey over a high-profile death investigation Thursday. Dr. Thomas Rudd, who is challenging Yancey in the...
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Newsletter irks DuPage board hopefulsMar 08, 2012 9:55 pm - Dist. 6 candidate cries foul over late county newsletter