Local Politics
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Davis rails against 'backdoor deals' in Daley administrationDec 26, 2010 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — Congressman Danny Davis announced his agenda for reforming Chicago government Monday, pledging to stop the practice of what he called "overnight deals" made b...
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Prospect Heights mayoral race features three familiar candidatesDec 26, 2010 10:00 pm - The race for mayor of Prospect Heights is now a three-way contest, featuring incumbent Dolores “Dolly” Vole and two candidates who campaigned for her office in each of t...
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Costin favors Septemberfest, questions Trickster GalleryDec 26, 2010 10:00 pm - The campaign of Schaumburg mayoral candidate Brian Costin has emphasized cutting back village spending to core services, but don't expect him to cancel Septemberfest, cl...
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Bill Clinton to campaign for Emanuel in ChicagoDec 25, 2010 10:00 pm - CHICAGO — Former President Bill Clinton will campaign in support of former White House chief of staff Rahm Emanuel's bid for Chicago mayor. Emanuel campaign spokesman Be...
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After years of controversy, Cook Library has quieted downDec 23, 2010 10:00 pm - For the first time in nearly a decade, the upcoming Cook Memorial Public Library board election won't be contested. Five seats will be included on the April 5, 2011 ball...
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State Sen. Meeks out of Chicago mayoral raceDec 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Illinois state Sen. James Meeks withdrew his candidacy for Chicago mayor on Thursday, and he urged other African-American candidates to follow his lead and rally what he...
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Just incumbents in D155Dec 22, 2010 12:00 am - Three incumbents running for re-election to the Crystal Lake High School District 155 school board will be unopposed. Current board members Jim Nelson, Barbara Slusin an...
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No candidates yet for two-year Wheeling board seatDec 21, 2010 10:00 pm - There are no candidates vying for the unexpired two-year term on the Wheeling village board in April. Resident Greg Stavros filed nominating petitions for the seat, but ...
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Antioch holds ballot lotteryDec 21, 2010 10:00 pm - The village of Antioch held a lottery Wednesday afternoon to determine the order candidates will appear on the ballot for village trustee in the April 5, 2011 election. ...
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Six to compete for three Roselle board seatsDec 21, 2010 10:00 pm - Two Roselle trustees will fight to keep their seats in the April 5 consolidated election that is guaranteed to produce at least one new face on the village board. Seven ...