Local Politics
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St. Charles firefighters join public works employees in endorsing SteinMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - St. Charles firefighters joined a gathering of about 50 public works employees at Lincoln Park Friday afternoon to announce a joint endorsement of mayoral candidate Joth...
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Irvin, Cain and Edmier for DuPage High School Dist. 88Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - The DuPage High School District 88 will continue to oversee a $115.3 million construction program that will bring two high schools up-to-date, expanding facilities and i...
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Warlick will show commitment to GenevaMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - If you believe that commitment is the key to being an effective elected official, then you ought to support Doug Warlick, aldermanic candidate for the 5th Ward in Geneva...
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Britta McKenna for mayor of BataviaMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - When the Riverwalk needed to get built, Britta McKenna didn't just think about it or study it. She made a decision and built it. And she motivated hundreds of other Bata...
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Incumbents are part of a team on West Chicago councilMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In West Chicago wards 2 and 3, challengers Roy Volkert and Alton Hallett are raising similar issues. Both are concerned about enforcement of occupancy limits and crackin...
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Cell tower plan cost one voteMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Hard to believe the audacity of Mayor Kovarik of Gurnee. Using her power to browbeat Gurnee's administrators into forcible annexing an acre of property near her house to...
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Leave decorations out of electionMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - There seems to be some confusion in Round Lake Park regarding the decorations: hay bales, pumpkins, ribbons, whiskey barrels and Christmas trees. I am writing in order t...
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Howard, Kenwood, Kahler, Smith for District 41Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - In the race for the Glen Ellyn Elementary District 41 school board, we endorse incumbents Terra Howard and John Kenwood along with newcomers Jack Kahler and Dan Smith. H...
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Responsible incumbents for Arlington Heights Park DistrictMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Three incumbents and a challenger are vying for three, 4-year terms on the Arlington Heights Park District board in the April 7 election. Interestingly, a couple of the ...
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Glen Ellyn hopefuls talk business growthMar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - With the uncertain economy, both candidates for Glen Ellyn village president agree that attracting businesses to the area will be increasingly important. But Gary Fasul...