Local Politics
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Glen Ellyn park candidates square off on Ackerman centerMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - A slate of candidates are challenging the Glen Ellyn park board incumbents on their handling of financial matters, most prominently the park district’s new fitness cente...
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Prospect Heights alderman challenges rival to a fightMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Richard Hamen, who is seeking re-election as Prospect Heights’ First Ward alderman, is challenging a political adversary to a mixed martial arts bout, with the loser bow...
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Schock’s legacy of failuresMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Elgin Mayor Ed Schock likes to mention his leadership as why he should be re-elected. Well, let’s look at some of his failures. First, let’s look at some of the organiza...
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Indian Prairie candidates want more flexible agendasMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Concerns about the lack of Valentine’s Day celebrations at some elementary schools in Indian Prairie Unit District 204 got parents and school board members talking about...
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Kane County Forest Preserve District referendumMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Sometimes, even in an economy struggling to regain its footing, the time to buy is now. The Kane County Forest Preserve District is asking v...
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Arlington Heights board candidates to attend chamber forumMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Candidates for the Arlington Heights Village Board will answer questions from local business leaders at a forum next week hosted by the Arlington Heights Chamber of Comm...
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North Aurora candidates spar over loss of Walmart, Democratic politicsMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - North Aurora Trustee Mark Guethle is defending himself against charges from an opponent that he is responsible for Walmart being denied permission to build in the town i...
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‘Yes’ to Gilberts sales taxMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board The roads in Gilberts are just beginning to show their wear, but if they’re not resurfaced soon, they could require reconstruction later — a...
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Most Island Lake candidates call for more transparencyMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Government transparency has become a watchword for activists and candidates in towns across the suburbs in recent years, and Island Lake is no exception. Some candidates...
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For Grayslake Dist. 127: Cokefair, Dingman, Merge, BrownMar 17, 2011 12:00 am - Daily Herald Editorial Board Grayslake High School District 127 voters have five strong candidates to pick from in the April 5 election. Incumbents Jon Cokefair, Ann Din...