Local Politics
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Kaptain calls for more transparencyMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Transparency in government: many people have different ideas about how to achieve it or rate it or even define it. Elgin Councilman and mayoral candidate David Kaptain t...
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Build a new station now or later?Mar 29, 2011 12:00 am - The two men seeking election to one seat on the Elburn and Countryside Fire Protection District board have a difference of opinion on how soon the district should build ...
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County: Island Lake clerk's exit won't affect electionMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Island Lake Village Clerk Pam Miller's resignation won't affect how ballots are counted on Election Day, Lake County election officials said Tuesday. Miller submitted a ...
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Helmer would improve Prospect Hts. police presenceMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - In my youth, I lived on the near west side of Chicago. Like most Italian families, we all lived within walking distance of each other and felt safe doing so. The kids wo...
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Schaumburg voters should keep long view in mindMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I totally understand the anger of my fellow residents of Schaumburg over the new village tax. We have lived in the village for 37 years and our household is none too thr...
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Sidor should have gotten involved with commiteesMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - It is important to support candidates with a positive professional attitude toward the issues, community and fellow board members — individuals with proven leadership th...
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Gordon the right person for Dist. 96Mar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing this letter in support of a woman who in my opinion, has managed to balance her family along with an incredible sense of community in both her job choices a...
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Keep experience on District 15 boardMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I am pleased to see the Daily Herald endorses the re-election of Gerald Chapman, James Ekeberg and David Seifert to the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 school b...
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Streamwood should keep Patterson on boardMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - I am writing to express my support for the re-election of Streamwood Village Trustee Guy Patterson. Guy has been a strong advocate for the village and has earned the sup...
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Green best qualified of all Arlington Hts. candidatesMar 29, 2011 12:00 am - Experience is key when electing a trustee and Bruce Green is the most qualified of all the candidates in the upcoming election in Arlington Heights. Mr. Green has 12 yea...