Local Politics
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Not surprising, Deer Park mayoral candidates differ on Vehe FarmMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The contest for Deer Park village president, between incumbent President Scott Gifford and Trustee Bob Kellermann, is less about different perspectives on a problem and ...
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Des Plaines mayoral candidates weigh in on city manager's roleMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Though rumblings about the increasing powers of Des Plaines' city manager persist, two of the four mayoral candidates say that with proper oversight, the two offices sho...
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Elburn candidate skips debate due to admission chargeMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Elburn trustee and candidate for village president Patricia Romke declined to take part in a candidates forum Sunday at Lions Park in Elburn, citing a $6 cost for a spag...
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Antioch mayor candidates examine financesMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Local governments are under the same financial pressures as everyone else in this current recession. Money from sales and property taxes are down along with lower income...
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Roth, Speer face off in Streamwood raceMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Billie Roth believes Streamwood residents know what to expect from her after 20 years as village president. Roth, 57, vows to continue the same type of leadership if vot...
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Vote to keep Geneva Library downtownMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - In the midst of the more visible elections for Geneva alderman and Geneva school board, there is another important position in the upcoming April 7 elections. In a few w...
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Mayoral candidates have ideas for old GurneeMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Gurnee's mayoral candidates are offering different ideas on what should be done with the less-than-vibrant original part of town known as the village center. Voters will...
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Huntley Dist. 158 hopefuls debate high schoolMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Even as the local housing market slows dramatically, young families that recently moved into Huntley Unit District 158 continue to enroll new students in the district. H...
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District 300 candidate admits theftMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Rob Lee, a candidate for the Community Unit District 300 school board, admitted Monday he stole about $300 from a friend of a former roommate while he was a student at C...
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Mayoral candidates look to future of downtown Lake ZurichMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - With the Lake Zurich village board's recent approval of an agreement with Equity Services Group LLC in mind, candidates for village president Scot Unger, Trustee Suzanne...