Local Politics
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Kane County circuit court clerk candidates seek improvements, transparencyOct 31, 2024 8:05 pm - Candidates for Kane County circuit court clerk discuss why they are running, what they want to accomplish.
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‘I’m going to defend democracy’ — Who the boots on the ground are for Democrat, GOP campaignsOct 31, 2024 7:03 pm - A look at the suburban volunteers mobilizing this election behind the scenes.
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Kane County auditor candidates seek transparency on spendingOct 31, 2024 6:21 pm - Both candidates for Kane County auditor say they want to make sure information about the county’s spending is easily available to the public.
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Kane County chair candidates talk budget, free-speech dustupOct 31, 2024 3:55 pm - Kane County voters are choosing whether to let board Chairman Corinne Pierog, a Democrat, have a second term, or whether it is time to turn the gavel back over to a Republican by electing Lance Bell.
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New schools, libraries, open space: Here’s what’s on the ballot in Kane County and the Fox ValleyOct 31, 2024 3:53 pm - Kane County voters are being asked for money for school construction, new libraries, park district construction and forest preserves.
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Forest preserves, school improvements: Here’s what’s on the ballot in Lake CountyOct 31, 2024 3:42 pm - Besides choosing who should represent them in the White House and elsewhere, Lake County voters Tuesday will have pocketbook issues to consider, though the potential bottom line varies greatly.
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Who’s running for Downers Grove village council seatsOct 31, 2024 1:02 pm - Six Downers Grove candidates are running for three village council commissioner seats up for election next year. Chris Gilmartin is the only incumbent in the council race...
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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.