Local Politics
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Ken Koehler a capable leadeOct 17, 2010 11:00 pm - In this important election, in the midst of more than 10 percent unemployment across the country, I believe that it is imperative to vote for candidates who understand s...
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Lake Co. clerk candidates differ on complaints about officeOct 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Republican Lake County Clerk Willard Helander and her Democrat challenger disagree on whether there are public complaints about the office that should be addressed. Laur...
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Elect Jenkins in District 14Oct 16, 2010 11:00 pm - Jennifer Bishop Jenkins represents commitment, competence and independence, in contrast to her opponent. Jennifer has been a dedicated committed public servant working o...
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Confusion surrounds Pingree Grove clerk positionOct 16, 2010 11:00 pm - It has just come to the attention of Pingree Grove officials that the village clerk's position is an elected, not appointed one. Since 2007, the board has treated it as ...
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Elect Dan Patlak to board of tax reviewOct 16, 2010 11:00 pm - It is important that we elect Dan Patlak to the Cook County Board of Tax Review. In these difficult times of rising taxes, Dan will be there to offer his experience and ...
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Q&A with Rahm EmanuelOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - His conversations with Rod Blagojevich and the convicted former governor's chief-of-staff were captured on federal wiretaps, but Rahm Emanuel insists that all he ever o...
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Q&A: Cook County assessor -- Robert C. GrotaOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidate: Robert C. Grota, Green Party, of Chicago Occupation: Assessor Civic Involvement: Children's special education supervisor Elected offices held:...
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Q&A: Cook County assessor -- Joseph BerriosOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidate: Joseph Berrios, Democrat, of Chicago Occupation: Commissioner, Cook County Board of Review Elected Offices Held: In 1982, I ran for State Represen...
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Q&A: Cook County assessor -- Forrest ClaypoolOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidate: Forrest Claypool, Independent, of Chicago Occupation: Commissioner, 12th District of Cook County. Executive, Rise Health Civic Involvement: I ser...
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Q&A: Cook County assessor -- Sharon Strobeck-EckersallOct 15, 2010 11:00 pm - Candidate: Sharon Strobeck-Eckersall, Republican, of Evanston Occupation: Real estate broker and appraiser Civic Involvement: Board Member of Resources for L...