Local Politics
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Efficient spending a priority for District 18 Lake County Board candidatesOct 31, 2024 9:17 am - Efficient use of resources with an eye on spending are among the issues in the race pitting incumbent Democrat Sara Frederick Knizhnik against Republican challenger Alex Sofronas to represent District 18 on the Lake County Board.
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Wheeling annual budget up for review SaturdayOct 30, 2024 4:08 pm - The Wheeling Village Board will hold a special workshop Saturday to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
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County spending an issue in Kane District 10 raceOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Kane County’s budget, including its spending, are an issue in the race for county board District 10.
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Lake County incumbent, board chair challenged by longtime public safety professionalOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Veteran incumbent Democrat Sandy Hart is being challenged by Republican Ben Grum, a police commander, in his first run for public office to represent District 13 on the Lake County Board.
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What DuPage circuit clerk candidates would do to make court system easier to navigateOct 30, 2024 11:54 am - DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk. Incumbent Candice Adams, a Lisle Democrat, is seeking a second term while Westmont Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang is hoping to unseat her.
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Geneva seeks input on city buildingsOct 29, 2024 12:44 pm - Geneva is holding four meetings in November to get public feedback about the state of its municipal facilities.
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Aurora mayoral contest headed for a primary; more candidates join Naperville council raceOct 28, 2024 7:35 pm - For the first time since he was elected mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin is set to face a crowded field of opponents in a primary election.
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Daily Herald opinion: Many issues are being debated this election; one means more than all the others — decencyOct 26, 2024 2:00 pm - We were thinking the other day, what is the mark of a leader? And certainly, there are many characteristics. Vision, drive, collaboration, perseverance, discipline, coura...
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Rester Dogboe: 2024 candidate for McHenry County Board District 3Oct 25, 2024 2:49 pm - Rester Dogboe is a Democrat running for McHenry County Board District 3.
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Lake County Board District 12 candidates clash over incumbent’s attendance, challenger’s financial supportOct 24, 2024 8:41 pm - Incumbent Democrat Paras Parekh, seeking reelection to represent District 12 on the Lake County Board, is being challenged by Republican Andy Dalkin, an attorney and political newcomer.