Local Politics
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Algonquin mayor urges vote for AbboudApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - During the past few years, I have had the opportunity to work with President Robert Abboud of Barrington Hills on several issues. In one, Bob worked diligently to preser...
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New leadership needed in Villa ParkApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I moved to Villa Park a few years ago and one thing has stood out in my mind the whole time. We need new leadership on our village board. We have a great town. But it c...
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Streamwood hopefuls differ on transparency's importanceApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Streamwood village presidential hopeful Jason Speer says incumbent Billie Roth hasn't made transparency in government a high enough priority. Roth - who's been in office...
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Siblings support incumbent Arlington Hts. mayor over their brotherApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - It's only a negative ad to one person. This week, Philip Walter's brother and sister took out an ad in the Daily Herald endorsing Walter's challenger for village preside...
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Choice is clear in Lisle mayor raceApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - For anyone who has had the chance to watch the Lisle mayoral debate, or for anyone who has reviewed the positions of the candidates, the choice is clear. Joe Broda dese...
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Des Plaines Ward 3 candidates weigh in on economy, city financesApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The three candidates vying for Des Plaines' Ward 3 alderman seat on April 7 say city finances and the economy are among their top concerns. After laying off 12 employees...
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Some questions, answers about candidatesApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Is anyone else confused by the District 15 elections? I have been trying to get some answers, mostly to why it has been so contentious. I'll share what I found: Q: Whic...
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A pragmatic leader for Glen EllynApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I would urge my fellow residents to vote for Gary Fasules for Glen Ellyn village president. While I have been, and continue to be, a supporter of the Glen Ellyn Civic B...
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Funding pensions with transfer tax won't workApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - During a recent mayoral candidate forum, Philip Walter presented an idea of replacing the property tax funding of municipal pensions with a property transfer tax on sell...
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Warlick an asset to Geneva councilApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - The 5th Ward of Geneva has the opportunity to increase the quality and professionalism of the city council by electing attorney Doug Warlick as an alderman. Warlick is a...