Local Politics
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State investigating Oak Brook mayor’s full-time jobMar 20, 2011 12:00 am - In addition to serving as the part-time village president of Oak Brook, John Craig has a full-time job with the state that pays $64,000 a year. But a government watchdog...
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For Kaneland Dist. 302: Witt, Oberweis, Rivas, ValenteMar 20, 2011 12:00 am - Kaneland Unit District 302’s teachers contract required mediation and has since been renegotiated to help stave off cuts. With that history, the four school board member...
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Des Plaines 2nd Ward hopefuls talk casino revenues, TIFsMar 20, 2011 12:00 am - Infrastructure improvements and reducing Des Plaines’ enormous debt are two uses for future casino revenues, say candidates running for the city’s 2nd Ward seat on April...
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Moeller for Elgin CouncilMar 19, 2011 6:00 pm - I wholeheartedly agree with your endorsement of Anna Moeller for Elgin City Council. I live and work in Elgin and I have the privilege of calling Anna my neighbor and fr...
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Decision Monday on Barrington Hills ethics complaintMar 19, 2011 12:00 am - The State Board of Elections is expected to decide Monday on how to proceed with a complaint alleging violation of new campaign disclosure laws by a slate of Barrington ...
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For Big Hollow school board: Kueter, Lancaster, PedersenMar 19, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board In the Big Hollow Elementary District 38 school board race, four candidates are vying for three four-year seats. Incumbent Vivian Kueter, an...
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Ruth, Whaley for Hampshire village boardMar 19, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Five candidates are running for three seats on the Hampshire village board, and we are in the unusual position of endorsing only two. Those ...
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Lefar, Linn, Ross in District 102Mar 19, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Aptakisic-Tripp Elementary District 102 is one of the strongest school systems in the suburbs, as test scores, graduate achievement in high ...
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Warren school board candidates offer views on farmlandMar 19, 2011 12:00 am - All but one candidate running for a board position at Warren Township High School has weighed in on what should be done with 100 acres of farmland near Gurnee Mills that...
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For Fenton Dist. 100: Sbertoli, Umeadi, Wassinger.Mar 19, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Candidates running for the three open board seats in Fenton High School District 100 share a major concern: low test scores. The school has ...