Local Politics
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Island Lake trustees stand by waiver for political signsMar 30, 2011 2:00 am - Island Lake trustees are backing their decision to allow political candidates to plant campaign signs on public property, even though it’s resulted in a local controvers...
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Elgin candidates debate Route 20 revampMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - A tabled discussion item from an Elgin City Council meeting at the end of January has worked its way into election season for the 10 candidates running for three open se...
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Say yes to open space in KaneMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - One of the most cost effective methods of protecting our water resources and drinking water is by preserving the lands along our creeks, streams and rivers. Few resource...
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Support Patterson, Thon for Streamwood trusteeMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing this letter in support of candidates Guy Patterson and Mary Thon running for trustee in the Village of Streamwood. Guy Patterson has been a supporter of bal...
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District 211 candidates debate teachers’ roleMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - All seven candidates for the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 school board say they know how important the roles teachers play in education. Where they diffe...
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Gurnee District 56 seeks four for school boardMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Four incumbents and one newcomer running for seats on the Gurnee Elementary District 56 board have different ideas on what they see as the key issues facing the district...
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Jackowiec, McCormick, Juby for D304 boardMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I am a retired Geneva High School English teacher. I began my teaching career in Minnesota in l965, started teaching in Geneva in the l975/76 school year, and retired fr...
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District 62 school board hopefuls talk diversityMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - Des Plaines Elementary District 62 school board hopefuls have different views about how well the district is accommodating the growing diversity within its student popul...
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Let’s stay the course on District 15 boardMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I strongly support the re-election of Dr. Chapman, Dr. Ekeberg and David Seifert to the District 15 school board. I have been a resident of the school district since 197...
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Disappointed in D15 endorsementMar 30, 2011 12:00 am - I was both surprised and disappointed to see the Daily Herald endorse District 15 school board incumbents Gerald Chapman, Jim Ekeberg and their running mate Dave Seiffer...