Local Politics
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D'Astice gets the nod for 6th Ward in Rolling MeadowsMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - In past elections, we've endorsed John D'Astice in Rolling Meadows 6th Ward, and when he stepped down due to term limits, we endorsed the incumbent Kathleen Kwandras. Th...
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Kovarik has right vision for GurneeMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - I have been a resident of Gurnee for 21 years. Throughout that time, I have been active in community affairs. I support Kristina Kovarik for a second term as mayor of Gu...
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Indian Prairie District 204 candidate Michael Crockett bows outMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The field of candidates for four open seats on the Indian Prairie Unit District 204 school board has gotten a little smaller. Candidate Michael Crockett announced late t...
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Re-elect Wajda in GilbertsMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - To be located just west of Randall Road is far different from being on Randall Road. Just ask Gilberts, a town thus far bypassed by the incredible retail boom along the ...
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Candidates question reporter's role in Streamwood campaignMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Conflict-of-interest accusations arose this week over the political relationship between Streamwood Village President Billie Roth and a reporter for the Streamwood Exami...
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Gilberts officials, challengers differ on long-term planMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Just about every suburban community has a strategic plan, a vision of where or what it wants to be in the future. Gilberts recently completed its plan, but some hopefuls...
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Moylan for Des Plaines mayorMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Des Plaines' next mayor will face major challenges dealing with falling tax receipts due to the economy even as voters have rising expectations due to a financial windfa...
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CLC faculty backs candidatesMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - Faculty at the College of Lake County have created a political organization to champion goals of transparency, fiscal responsibility and accountability. One point of co...
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Geneva voters get good choicesMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - In Geneva, unopposed Mayor Kevin Burns should have a solid city council with which to work. And it starts with another term for First Ward alderman Sam Hill. Hill, who h...
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Mundelein High School candidates: It's all about the moneyMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - The economy and the school's facility needs are among the top concerns for the candidates seeking election to the Mundelein High School District 120 board. Five candidat...