Local Politics
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Forced evacuations around Philippine volcano
Dec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - LEGAZPI, Philippines -- Security forces will forcibly evacuate thousands of residents reluctant to leave their farms near a smoldering volcano in the Philippines despite...
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How voters perceive incumbent may determine Kane Co. board raceDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - When voters go to the polls to select a Kane County Board member in the 15th District, the decision may hinge on whether incumbent Barb Wojnicki's voice is viewed as fie...
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Davis endorses Brown for Cook County Board President
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Lake Co. sheriff candidate accuses incumbent of profilingDec 16, 2009 10:00 pm - A Democratic candidate for Lake County sheriff is accusing incumbent Sheriff Mark Curran of racial profiling by encouraging traffic stops against Hispanic drivers. John...
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Free-flowing Water Reclamation District primaryDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Ten Democrats are trying to squeeze into three commissioner openings on the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District in the Feb. 2 primary. The district is in charge of s...
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Lake County fundraisersDec 15, 2009 10:00 pm - Events that raise money for some type of charity, including galas, golf outings, shopping events, charity auctions, etc. Deadline is two weeks before event date. ...
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Democrats don't have to pay for DuPage health forumDec 14, 2009 10:00 pm - Democratic DuPage County Board members won't have to pay for the health care reform forum they sponsored in September. DuPage County State's Attorney Joseph Birkett said...
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Helicopter extends search for 2 climbers in Ore.
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Kane County sheriff candidate says he can improve departmentDec 07, 2009 10:00 pm - When it comes to figuring out how to fix the problems in the Kane County Sheriff's office, Don Kramer has a viewpoint that's more up close and personal than most. Kramer...
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Should judges take donations from lawyers?Dec 06, 2009 10:00 pm - Three Kane County judicial candidates in the Feb. 2 primary say they're limiting or refusing campaign contributions from attorneys to avoid the appearance of bias in the...