Local Politics
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U-46 candidates talk about superintendents staff cutsApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent Jose Torres' January decision to remove nearly two dozen administrators from their current positions displayed a markedly ...
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Roth has earned respect of Streamwood residentsApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to express my support for the re-election of Streamwood Village President Billie Roth. Billie has been a strong advocate for the village and has earned the ...
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Carpentersville doesn't need 4 more yearsApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Four years ago the Roesers supported Bill Sarto and Linda Sliwinski and look what we got. Now Roesers are supporting Jim Krenz. We have to ask ourselves this question - ...
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D. 15's Carlson had son in private school, tooApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - After criticizing her opponent for pulling his special-needs son out of Palatine Township Elementary District 15, school board member Nancy Carlson conceded one of her o...
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Caufield's business not an election issueApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I'm puzzled by the comments I have seen and heard stating Bob Caulfield is incapable of being a good mayor because his business folded. Thousands of businesses are closi...
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Elgin library hopefuls differ on spendingApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - It's not the sexiest local race, but the Gail Borden Public Library will have at least two new trustees elected on Tuesday. Four people are running for three, 4-year ter...
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Valentine will watch park board expensesApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - I am voting for Chris Valentine for Barrington Park District commissioner. When I worked with Chris in the private sector I was most impressed with Chris's attitude of t...
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Round Lake Park mayor candidates discuss the public and policeApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - While crime has not been a main issue in the race for mayor of Round Lake Park, both candidates differ the role of the public in helping police. Challenger Bill Baczek ...
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Kolssak not ready; Abruscato isApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - As stated in the Daily Herald on Feb. 26, 2009: (David) Kolssak said he would like the Village of Wheeling to offer new and existing businesses incentives to stay and gr...
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Brogan a good fit for park boardApr 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Please join me in electing Rick Brogan as Streamwood Park District commissioner. I am current board president not running for re-election after five years as a commissio...