Local Politics
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DuPage candidates ready for election battlesOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - For some, it was a networking opportunity. For others, it was about showing they were serious about the job. But for all of the nearly 70 candidates who showed up befo...
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Ex-attorney general Ryan in governor's raceOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Former Illinois Attorney General Jim Ryan is set to officially enter the race for governor. Campaign spokesman Dan Curry says Ryan will file petitions on Nov. 2 to get ...
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Opening day filers for state, Cook County racesOct 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Here are the congressional and legislative candidates from the Northwest suburbs who filed on opening day for the Feb. 2 primary election. The filing deadline is Nov. 2,...
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Longtime DuPage board member Kurzawa won't seek re-electionOct 25, 2009 11:00 pm - One of the longest-serving members of the DuPage County Board won't seek re-election next year. District 6 board member Linda Kurzawa, who will have served for 18 years ...
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Neighbors in the NewsSep 21, 2009 11:00 pm - • Paul Dawson, managing director of construction projects at Elgin Community College, was recognized by the Council for Resource Development for his commitment to helpin...
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Unholy football alliance: Bears fan marries Packers fanSep 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Brian Wojtanowski is not allowed to watch Bears-Packers games at his fiancee's house. Brian is a Bears fan, but his fiancee's family members are Green Bay fans. The past...
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New charges for Lake Co. teacher arrested for sex abuseSep 07, 2009 11:00 pm - A 52-year-old Antioch Upper Grade School teacher facing criminal sexual assault charges involving a female former student in Lake County is now charged in neighboring Mc...
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Olson joins GOP hopefuls for DuPage Board chairman seatAug 16, 2009 11:00 pm - What many of her colleagues on the DuPage County Board had hinted at, Debra Olson is now doing. The three-term Republican board member is announcing her bid to be the bo...
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Zaruba seeks fourth term as DuPage sheriffJul 02, 2009 11:00 pm - DuPage County Sheriff John Zaruba will seek his fourth elected term in 2010. The Republican was first appointed to the post in 1997 and won elections in 1998, 2002 and 2...
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Public ServiceJun 30, 2009 11:00 pm - Events where participation would benefit the public, such as volunteer events, social service clubs, call for donations to military, blood drives, bone marrow drives...