Local Politics
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Cook County Board needs GarridoJan 23, 2010 10:00 pm - I endorse John Garrido, a Republican, for president of the Cook County Board for the following reasons. John has not been endorsed by any of the major newspapers or Repu...
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Cundari, Jones clash on delivery of H1N1 vaccineJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - One of the aspects of Gerry Jones' long service on the Kane County Board that he takes the most pride in is serving as chairman of the Public Health Committee. But it's ...
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Rematch in Dem primary for Cook sheriffJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - The race for Cook County sheriff pits an incumbent reformer against a retired veteran officer in a rematch from four years ago. Sheriff Tom Dart had little formal backgr...
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For Will County Board District 3, Republican: Dralle, Hart, McPhillipsJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - In Will County Board District 3, which covers more than half of DuPage Township and much of Wheatland Township, five Republican candidates are vying for the chance to ap...
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For Kane County sheriff, Republican: RussellJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - The Republican candidates for Kane County Sheriff agree public safety and the budget are the two most important issues facing the department. They disagree on the level ...
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For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Democratic: Spyropoulos, Connor, DavisJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - For Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Democratic: Spyropoulos, Connor, Davis Water has been making the news lately. Long-term flood-control projects, such as Leve...
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For Will County Sheriff, Republican: KaupasJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Two-term incumbent Paul Kaupas of Mokena faces newcomer Steve Egan of Joliet in the Republican primary for Will County sheriff. Egan, a longtime sheriff's deputy, lacks ...
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Cook prez candidate's 'Jeans Days' flap won't fadeJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Clerk of the Cook County Circuit Court Dorothy Brown tried to clear up a controversy over her "Jeans Day" fundraising program Friday, but a news conference she held in h...
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For Will County Sheriff, Democratic: GirotJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - The three men vying in the Democratic primary for Will County sheriff are all longtime veterans of the sheriff's department. They all have similar goals and similar grip...
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For Cook County assessor, Democratic: FigueroaJan 22, 2010 10:00 pm - Reform has to be a common theme in all Cook County races this election year, and although the assessor's office has been operating without taint, it is important to keep...