Local Politics
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Finances key in Batavia school board raceMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The new Batavia school board’s biggest challenge might be financial. The district is starting to pay back money borrowed for a $75 million building campaign, plus will n...
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Dolly Vole always accessible; listens to residentsMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - I am a member of a larger group of residents who opposed a controversial multifamily development in our single-family neighborhood. One of the very few elected officials...
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Green a good choice for Arlington boardMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Bruce Green, my neighbor, is a smart and honest person who knows Arlington Heights quite well as an experienced 12-year village plan commissioner and as the current chai...
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‘Villager’ gotten to be propaganda toolMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - I recently received a copy of the Elk Grove Villager, a quarterly newsletter that Elk Grove Village mails to all residents. While this newsletter typically has some valu...
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Prospect Hts. will move forward with Vole at helmMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - In the two short years since Mayor Vole was elected, I have seen a remarkable and positive change in the our city’s leadership and government. Mayor Vole walked into a d...
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Arlington park commissioner backs SidorMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - As a park district commissioner, I am constantly reminded that one of the most vital ties we have in our community is the park district’s strong working partnership with...
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Gail Borden election focus on midterm trusteeMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The Gail Borden Public Library trustee who has received the most attention this election season is one of only two who will not be on the ballot. Randy Hopp — recently i...
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Elect Hanson to Bartlett fire boardMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - On April 5th, residents of the Bartlett Fire Protection District will be voting for trustees. I encourage everyone to vote for Patricia A. Hanson for Fire Trustee, DuPag...
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Buske has proved his value on Rolling Meeadows councilMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - Larry Buske’s allegiance to Rolling Meadows is evidenced in his many years of volunteer work in the city. Larry has served on several committees and has been 3rd Ward Al...
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District 26 candidates talk about user fees, salariesMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - The hot topic for every school board these days is money — or lack of it. That’s certainly the case in River Trails Elementary District 26, where four candidates are ru...