Local Politics
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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.
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Wheeling paves way for Gas N Wash to get steep property tax breakOct 24, 2024 12:49 pm - A company set to build a gas station, a convenience store and other businesses on Wheeling’s west side is in line for a steep property tax discount.
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Chokshi pursuing run for Mount Prospect mayorOct 23, 2024 2:02 pm - Trisha Chokshi, chairwoman of the Mount Prospect Chamber of Commerce board, announced she is running for Mount Prospect mayor, challenging incumbent Paul Hoefert.
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Continuing long records of public service cited by candidates for Lake County Board District 5Oct 22, 2024 8:04 pm - Republican incumbent J. Kevin Hunter, who is seeking reelection to represent District 5 on the Lake County Board, is being challenged by Democrat Michael Conway, an attorney and Lake Villa District 41 school board president.