Local Politics
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Jesse White endorses Emanuel for Chicago mayorFeb 06, 2011 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — Rahm Emanuel's campaign says the Chicago mayoral candidate has earned an endorsement from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White. Emanuel campaign spokesman ...
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She believes 4-2 vote shows the choice was preordainedFeb 05, 2011 10:00 pm - District 15 residents should be outraged at the complete charade that took place on Saturday, Jan. 29 at the District 15 headquarters. The plan for the day was to interv...
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Anderson files as Prospect Heights write-in candidateFeb 05, 2011 10:00 pm - Gerald Anderson, the longtime alderman for Prospect Heights' 4th Ward, will run for re-election as a write-in candidate. Anderson was ruled off the ballot last month by...
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Library candidate wants volunteers to replace part-time workersFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - A Schaumburg Township District Library candidate is suggesting the library gradually lay off about half its part-time staff and replace them with unpaid volunteers. Form...
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Father, son run for Fox River Grove trusteeFeb 03, 2011 11:00 pm - A father and son are running for seats on the Fox River Grove village board, although they’re not in competition and rather are doing so as a team. Michael Olencheck, 27...
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Dissenting District 15 board members question appointmentFeb 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Depending who you talk to, last week’s appointment of David Seiffert to the Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board was either a thoughtful decision to tap a high...
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Police get involved as bad blood between Helmer, Hamen rises to surfaceFeb 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Two Prospect Heights officials have escalated their war of words to the point that police in two communities have gotten involved. The pair are Alderman Richard Hamen an...
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Schaumburg library candidate survives challengeFeb 02, 2011 11:00 pm - Schaumburg Township District Library candidate Julie Wroblewski Bosshart has survived a challenge to her nominating papers and will be on the April 5 ballot. Wroblewski ...
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Giehler files as Prospect Hts. write-inFeb 02, 2011 12:00 am - Kurt U. Giehler has filed as a write-in candidate for mayor of Prospect Heights. Giehler is running against Dolly Vole, the incumbent, and Nicholas “Nick” Helmer. Giehle...
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Russell drops out of ECC board raceJan 31, 2011 11:00 pm - Rob Russell has dropped out of the race for the Elgin Community College board of trustees, leaving five candidates vying for three spots. “My career is going really well...