Local Politics
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Benson knocked off Schaumburg library ballot, leaving 4 in raceJan 14, 2011 3:00 pm - It appears another candidate for the Schaumburg Township District Library District board is off the April ballot. A review of David Benson’s nominating petitions at Cook...
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Candidate dropped from Schaumburg library raceJan 13, 2011 2:00 pm - One of the three Schaumburg Township District Library candidates whose nominating papers were challenged by former state Rep. Paul Froehlich was removed from the ballot ...
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Dist. 211 candidate: Students should learn American values, threat of 'radical Islam'Jan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - With his backing from Tea Party Palatine, it's no surprise Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board candidate Roman Golash says he cares tremendously about fin...
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West Chicago treasurer wants to eliminate his own jobJan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - It's not often an elected official talks himself out of a job. But that's what West Chicago Treasurer Don Earley did when he suggested eliminating a layer of government ...
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Once there were 4, now there are 2 candidates for Des Plaines 6th WardJan 12, 2011 10:00 pm - The field of candidates running for the Des Plaines 6th Ward alderman seat has been narrowed down to two, after the city's electoral board dismissed one hopeful from the...
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Costin criticizes use of Alexian Field skyboxesJan 11, 2011 10:00 pm - Schaumburg mayoral candidate Brian Costin is criticizing the village and Schaumburg Park District for giving elected officials the right of first refusal to the two gove...
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Elgin mayor hopefuls hold first debateJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - With less than three months to go before local elections, the two candidates for Elgin mayor took part in a civil debate Tuesday but showcased their differences on the e...
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Hearing on 6th Ward candidates' objections resumes ThursdayJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - The Des Plaines electoral board will reconvene at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13 to hear objections to the candidacy of Richard Hissong, and at 2:30 p.m. to hear objections to...
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District 211 candidate knocked off ballotJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - A Schaumburg resident knocked out of the Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 board race said Wednesday he's leaning toward not appealing the ruling. The loss of...
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Lombard ballot to include term limits questionJan 10, 2011 10:00 pm - Lombard voters will get a chance in April to share their views on imposing possible term limits on the village president, clerk and trustees. The village board agreed t...