Local Politics
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Endorsement: Poynton, Rzeznik, Ernst in Lake ZurichMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - The Lake Zurich village board faces many important issues, but none so critical as the downtown redevelopment plan stalled by a weak economy. All of the candidates for t...
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Endorsement for Arlington Heights village boardMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Tough economic times have had an impact throughout the suburbs and that includes the village of Arlington Heights. Like everywhere else, the village government has been ...
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In Libertyville: Cullum, Proepper, JohnsonMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Libertyville has not been immune to economic problems in recent years, but the village board responded pragmatically to tighten its belt. Service and employee cuts were...
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Endorsement: Gresk for Wheaton mayorMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Michael Gresk, completing his first term as Wheaton's mayor, faces a challenge from city Councilman John Prendiville. Gresk points out that during his term, Wheaton has...
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For Fox Lake village board, Koske, Murrey and SchmitMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Four community-minded candidates are vying for three seats on the Fox Lake village board. Incumbent Greg Murrey believes the village has a “golden asset” in being surro...
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Endorsement: Steffen, Warren, Moeller for Elgin councilMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - Ten people are vying for three seats on the council this year, every one of them passionate about his or her candidacy and the city itself. It's a shame there aren't mor...
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Endorsement for Schaumburg mayor, village boardMar 04, 2011 11:00 pm - When a town that has never had a property tax abruptly institutes one in the face of severe budget problems, it's not surprising to find veteran leaders facing an angry ...
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Antioch hopefuls focus on goalsMar 03, 2011 11:00 pm - The candidates vying for Antioch village board spots have very different ideas on what they think the village should focus on for the next four years. Incumbents Dennis...
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Candidates discuss Streamwood's reserve fund?Mar 03, 2011 11:00 pm - The four candidates for Streamwood trustee know the village takes a more conservative approach to finances than some of its neighbors. Streamwood will have at least one ...
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Palatine Twp. GOP hosts Dist. 15 school board forumMar 02, 2011 11:00 pm - All six candidates running for three seats on the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 school board are set to appear at a candidates forum Saturday at the Palatine ...