Local Politics
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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...
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One Dist. 25 hopeful dissents on year-round schoolsMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Candidates for the District 25 school board race met at Thomas Middle School on Tuesday for one of the most civil candidate forums of the election season. Most of the t...
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Wojcicki would keep budget in the blackMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Saccomanno and Knigge have not done too well managing our taxpayer dollars. They let the budget get out of control and then were forced to lay off eight village workers,...
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Vote for Sarto, Ramirez-SliwinskiMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - This year news media are spending a lot of time covering local elections. I commend them for doing so. Local government plays an important role in our everyday lives. Th...
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How to fill empty homes in CarpentersvilleMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Helping homeowners avoid foreclosure may be beyond the scope of the village board, but candidates for Carpentersville village president say village leaders can play a ro...
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Neale's contract hot topic at last U-46 forumMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - A question about former Elgin Area School District U-46 Superintendent Connie Neale's infamous contract drew sharp breaths from audience members at Tuesday night's Leagu...
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Branding will help village thrive againMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - Lake Zurich has become saddled with significant challenges, including the accumulation of over $40 million in debt over the past 10 years, but thanks to its natural dist...
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Let's put Howell back on Hoffman park boardMar 31, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing to let the voters in the Hoffman Estates Park District know that they have a chance to elect a person that is dedicated and has a passion for the park distr...