Local Politics
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For Kane County Board District 5, Republican: WyattJan 18, 2010 10:00 pm - Republican Bill Wyatt is our choice for Kane County Board District 5. The incumbent has a formidable opponent in Melisa Taylor. Taylor, a Sugar Grove trustee, says "it's...
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District 3 county board GOP candidates outline issuesJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - Three newcomers are competing in the Feb. 2 Republican primary for their party's nomination for a two-year term on the DuPage County Board from District 3. Greg Abbot of...
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Two newcomers seek Democratic support for DuPage forest boardJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - A pair of political newcomers are seeking their party's support in the Feb. 2 primary election for the four-year District 4 seat on the DuPage Forest Preserve Commission...
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Lake Co. sheriff candidates outline their goalsJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - Two Democrats are seeking their party's nomination for Lake County Sheriff in the Feb. 2 primary election. They are former sheriff's deputy John Krempotic of North Chica...
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Kramer says Kane Co. jail, number of sworn officers must expandJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - A larger police force and a jail built out to its full size potential are two main goals of Kane County Sheriff candidate Don Kramer that stand in contrast both to his G...
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Elgin-area primary hopefuls have their say at local debatesJan 17, 2010 10:00 pm - When you're hosting a forum for candidates running for a county board seat, county treasurer and county sheriff, it's difficult to find an issue that involves all three ...
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One good choice for Board of ReviewJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Before moving to Illinois, I practiced law in Michigan and didn't pay much attention to politics. I voted, but that was about it. This year though, I feel the need to ge...
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McHenry County board hopefuls discuss budget, cuts, Valley HiJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Three Republicans are vying in the Feb. 2 primary for McHenry County Board District 1. Cary resident Yvonne Barnes, 48, a technical communications consultant and Cary re...
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GOP hopefuls barnstorm across suburbsJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Campaign signs lined the driveway of the Schaumburg Golf Club Saturday morning as Republican candidates in the Feb. 2 primary began a daylong barnstorming tour across su...
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Dist. 7 hopeful shares ideas on issues facing Kane County BoardJan 16, 2010 10:00 pm - Two Democrats are vying in the Feb. 2 primary for Kane County Board District 7. Incumbent Gerald Jones, 65, of Aurora, a retiree who worked as a network administrator at...