Local Politics
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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...
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Bokor the kind of member Dist.15 needsApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to endorse Rich Bokor for the District 15 school board. The district deserves board members who are committed to working in the spirit of teamwork to achiev...
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Keep an effective leader in LombardApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - As a Lombard resident of 60 years, I urge your support for William Mueller for village president on April 7. He has been an effective leader for all residents of Lombard...
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Hineman deserves our supportApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - As a resident of 24 years in Arlington Heights and having had three children attend and graduate from District 214 high schools, I would like to offer my endorsement for...
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O'Leary is man to lead East DundeeApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - During the 11 years in which I have lived in East Dundee, I have observed various policies and agendas of four different village presidents and each of the village trust...
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Wheeling needs Abruscato at helmApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - Judy Abruscato has been a Village of Wheeling trustee for 22 years and I am proud to be a supporter of her efforts on our behalf. The citizens and the village face diffi...