Local Politics
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District 6 hopefuls debate water, open spaceJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Conserving groundwater is a persistent concern in McHenry County - nowhere more so than the largely rural 6th District, which encompasses the western half of the county....
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Stroger opens fire, fires department headJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Cook County Board President Todd Stroger vehemently defended his 1 percent sales-tax increase and ripped into the commissioners who are fighting it, during a contentious...
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Morrison for Cook Board of ReviewJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - It is time we elect a proven business leader to bring along the efficiencies needed at the Cook County Board of Review. Sean Morrison has the real life experience needed...
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More access to forest preservesJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - I am disappointed to see that the Daily Herald endorsed the incumbent for District 6 DuPage County Forest Preserve Commissioner. As a 23 year resident of DuPage, I know ...
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He'll serve you and your neighbors wellJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Voters in DuPage County's 4th District have been rewarded with an unprecedented stellar candidate for county board - Brad Webb. I urge everyone in that district to vote...
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Illinois political chaos a pain in neck for Obama
Jan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - If the Massachusetts special election was a kick in the shins for President Barack Obama, the political turmoil in Illinois, his home state, is a pain in the neck that n...
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Douglas is committed to Lake County courtsJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - As a lawyer who practices in Lake County, I have the opportunity to see other attorneys at work in our courthouse. Dwayne Douglas, Democratic candidate for circuit judge...
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Donations flood in for MWRD candidatesJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - The race for Metropolitan Water Reclamation District shows sizable differences in the amount of funds raised among the nine Democrats running for three spots in Tuesday'...
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Stroger releases tax returns for the past two yearsJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - Cook County Board President Todd Stroger released his federal tax returns for the last two years today. He called on his opponents in Tuesday's primary - Chicago Hyde Pa...
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DuPage needs finance expert like WebbJan 28, 2010 10:00 pm - I would like to encourage people to consider voting for Brad Webb for the DuPage County Board. This is why. Our county offers programs and services that are paid for by ...