Local Politics
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Incumbents are part of a team on West Chicago councilMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In West Chicago wards 2 and 3, challengers Roy Volkert and Alton Hallett are raising similar issues. Both are concerned about enforcement of occupancy limits and crackin...
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Cell tower plan cost one voteMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Hard to believe the audacity of Mayor Kovarik of Gurnee. Using her power to browbeat Gurnee's administrators into forcible annexing an acre of property near her house to...
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Leave decorations out of electionMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - There seems to be some confusion in Round Lake Park regarding the decorations: hay bales, pumpkins, ribbons, whiskey barrels and Christmas trees. I am writing in order t...
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Howard, Kenwood, Kahler, Smith for District 41Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In the race for the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board, we endorse incumbents Terra Howard and John Kenwood along with newcomers Jack Kahler and Dan Smith. H...
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Responsible incumbents for Arlington Heights Park DistrictMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Three incumbents and a challenger are vying for three, 4-year terms on the Arlington Heights Park District board in the April 7 election. Interestingly, a couple of the ...
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Glen Ellyn hopefuls talk business growthMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - With the uncertain economy, both candidates for Glen Ellyn village president agree that attracting businesses to the area will be increasingly important. But Gary Fasul...
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Cozza, Sawyer for Palatine park boardMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - The Palatine Park District board has one incumbent and two challengers running for two seats. The district is the eighth largest in the state, with 80 full-time employee...
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Anderson, Sbertoli, Rivera and Shimanek for Fenton Dist. 100Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In Fenton High School District 100, five candidates are competing for four available seats. Incumbents Mimi Anderson and David Sbertoli, both of Wood Dale, are well-ver...
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DeWitte for mayor of St. CharlesMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - As longtime residents of St. Charles, we write this letter in support of Mayor Don DeWitte, who is running for re-election in St. Charles. Mayor DeWitte has demonstrated...
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Batavia 3rd Ward hopefuls talk budget, bridgeMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Third Ward Alderman Linnea Miller speaks of the vitality she thinks younger people can bring to the city of Batavia. Her opponent is one of those younger people ready to...