Local Politics
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St. Charles mayoral candidates battle over conflict accusationsMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Conflict-of-interest accusations have pervaded the race for St. Charles mayor, making the contest one of the most unfriendly in the area. Challenger Jotham Stein says Ma...
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In Palatine: Mullins for mayor, Helms and Jezierski for trusteeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The fact that four candidates are actively seeking to become the Palatine mayor is a sign of healthy concern for the village's future. Deli owner Vito A. Manola Jr., 49,...
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Wheeling mayoral candidates weigh in on future of defunct KmartMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The abandoned Kmart at the northeast corner of Route 83 and Dundee Road has been a thorn in the side of Wheeling village officials for years. Now, two of three village p...
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All Aurora mayoral candidates spar for final timeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - In their third and final forum together, Aurora's three mayoral candidates tackled a variety of questions Wednesday, ranging from how they would handle global warming to...
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Ritter, board incumbents can bring level-headed leadershipMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Carpentersville village board meetings have been as toxic to the village's image in recent years as gang violence and the deplorable condition of city streets. Just chec...
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Wauconda mayoral candidates see different infrastructure needsMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Wauconda's mayoral candidates have different priorities when it comes to possible infrastructure improvements. Crumbling curbs, an oft-congested traffic intersection and...
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Schielke for Batavia mayor; Frank, Miller for trustee
Mar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Batavia Mayor Jeffrey Schielke often talks of the history of the town he's led since 1981. His challengers, Alderman Alan Wolff and MainStreet Economic Development Direc...
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Tourist attractions addressed at Gurnee mayoral forumMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The future of Gurnee Mills and the possibility that Six Flags Great America's parent company might file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection were among the issues addres...
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Caulfield for Antioch mayor; incumbents for boardMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - Three candidates are vying to lead the way in Antioch during these difficult days when financial challenges, aging infrastructure, lost economic development opportunitie...
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District 50 candidates talk about prioritiesMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - The people running for seats on the Gurnee-based Woodland Elementary School District 50 board have different priorities if elected. The seven candidates talked about the...