Local Politics
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Geneva library candidates agree: Keep it downtownMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - When it comes to the future of the Geneva Library, four out of five candidates agree with each other: Whenever a new one is built, it should be downtown. Library board P...
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Bormann will make you proud to live in Bartlett
Mar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter to ask my fellow Bartlett residents to support Sherry Bormann for Village President on April 7. I had the pleasure of traveling to Springfield w...
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Tolomei puts village before politicsMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - During the 14 years that my husband, John Tolomei, served as a village trustee and mayor, I have not written a letter or voiced my opinion during any of his campaigns. R...
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Go for Berry, Nejdl, Knipple, MaloneMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - As former board members of Mount Prospect School District 57, it was clear that people run for local offices for a variety of reasons. During our twelve- to sixteen-year...
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Candidates need to be transparentMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - If I was a candidate running for public office and I got a ticket for driving an uninsured vehicle but I just didn't have my insurance card with me, I would want to clea...
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Sun City resident supports SkalaMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - As a resident of Sun City who is concerned about taxes, I am voting for Mike Skala in District 158. Over the years, I have seen Mike work very hard to provide a high qu...
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Return Hovde, Stickney to Barrington park boardMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Linda Hovde and Jon Stickney are running for re-election on April 7th as Barrington Park District commissioners. I have worked closely with both of them on various proje...
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Schuring Redmer for ECC boardMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - On April 7, we will be electing members to the Elgin Community College board of trustees. Those who are selected will be affecting the policies of Elgin Community Colleg...
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Dobson for Dundee Township LibraryMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I encourage you to vote for Sherry Dobson for a position on Dundee Township Library's board of trustees. She is dedicated to public service to our community and goes abo...
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Des Plaines Ward 5 candidates weigh in on taxing districtsMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Three candidates vying for Des Plaines' 5th Ward alderman seat on April 7 say the city needs to re-evaluate special taxing districts, especially one that's bleeding mone...