Local Politics
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Finally, some competition for Batavia park boardFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - For a while there, John Tilmon was guaranteed to win election to the Batavia park board, even if he was the only person in the district to vote for him. As of Jan. 26, t...
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Winfield candidate's experience is topsFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - On April 7, the people of Winfield have an opportunity to choose an excellent person for village president. His name is Tony Reyes and to those who know him he is an exc...
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In Wheeling, election will focus on economic developmentFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Three candidates vying for the Wheeling village presidency April 7 agree the economy is the most pressing issue and that the village should monitor its spending to prepa...
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Economy a tough battle in LibertyvilleFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Like everywhere else, decreasing revenue is a chief concern in Libertyville. Incumbent Mayor Jeff Harger and challenger Terry Weppler agree building business is a key, b...
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Hanover Pk. candidates spar over police stationFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Hanover Park's Rodney Craig and Lori Kaiser actually agree on something: $27 million for a new police station and village hall renovations is way too steep. Of course, t...
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Apparently qualified Addison Twp. assessor hopeful off ballotFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Brian Guimon's lawyer says his client is still the Democratic candidate for Addison Township assessor. The ballot says something completely different. Township Clerk Pam...
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District 300 candidates debate student feesFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - For three years, Community Unit District 300 has held the line on student fees, upholding a promise district officials made to voters when they passed two tax increases ...
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Official: Budget projects $1.75 trillion deficit
Feb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is sending Congress a budget Thursday that projects the government's deficit for this year will soar to $1.75 trillion, reflecting e...
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Smolinski faces a challenger in RoselleFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Roselle Village President Gayle Smolinski will face a challenge at the polls April 7 from write-in candidate Sean Lindsey. Lindsey, a six-year Roselle resident who has n...
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Fox Lake mayoral hopefuls disagree on how to beef up sales tax revenueFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The three candidates running for Fox Lake mayor agree something needs to be done to offset a loss of sales tax money. However, incumbent Cindy Irwin and challengers Ed ...