Local Politics
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Franks, Nygren impress at fairAug 26, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing to commend State Rep. Jack Franks and McHenry County Sheriff Keith Nygren for their involvement and visibility at this year's McHenry County Fair. Their hard...
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Woodstock dog killer gets two months in jailAug 25, 2010 11:00 pm - A Woodstock man found guilty of aggravated cruelty to an animal in June for shooting his Labrador retriever in the head while sitting at the kitchen table has been sente...
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Pradel, two councilmen considering run at mayoral seatAug 24, 2010 11:00 pm - Naperville Mayor George Pradel has just "one little item" on his list of unfinished business. And that "little" item may just be enough for him to seek a fifth term. Pra...
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DuPage Co. chairman candidates weigh in on water costsAug 22, 2010 11:00 pm - Invoices related to the DuPage Water Commission's financial crisis didn't come only to the agency's headquarters in Elmhurst. Some municipal taxpayers also helped foot a...
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Palatine man to enter raceAug 11, 2010 11:00 pm - An 11-year Palatine resident who works in risk management said he will challenge longtime Palatine Councilman Jack Wagner in the District 5 race in April 2011. Kollin K...
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League makes another run at changing Palatine councilAug 10, 2010 11:00 pm - Thirty years after Palatine residents voted to establish six electoral districts within the village, a civic group is making yet another push to replace individually ele...
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Buffalo Grove will vote on recall this NovemberAug 05, 2010 11:00 pm - A local electoral board cleared the way Thursday night for Buffalo Grove residents to vote on the proposed recall of Trustee Lisa Stone. All that remains is for the vill...
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Money not flowing into Lake Co.'s 15th District raceJul 28, 2010 11:00 pm - The three candidates running for the 15th District seat on the Lake County Board haven't exactly been lighting the world on fire when it comes to fundraising. Incumbent ...
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Public funds end up in Lake Co. sheriff's campaign war chestJul 27, 2010 11:00 pm - A $500 contribution from the Lake County Metropolitan Enforcement Group to Sheriff Mark Curran's campaign fund was a mistake, both groups said Tuesday. But Curran's Demo...
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2nd person seeks Geneva 1st Ward seatJul 20, 2010 11:00 pm - Another person is running for Geneva 1st Ward alderman - should the current alderman decide not to run again. Zac Ploppert, a 2008 graduate of Geneva High School, announ...