Local Politics
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Craig in Hanover Park - with Roberts, Cannon, Bakes, CorralMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The politics in Hanover Park has turned ugly since Rodney Craig had the effrontery to not only challenge but defeat the old guard in a stunning upset for village preside...
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U-46 teachers union backing 21-year-old board candidateMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The Elgin Teachers Association is backing a 21-year-old challenger over two longtime incumbents in the race for one of three Elgin Area School District U-46 board seats....
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District 50 candidates talk about prioritiesMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The people running for seats on the Gurnee-based Woodland Elementary School District 50 board have different priorities if elected. The seven candidates talked about the...
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Dist. 158's Skala a man of integrityMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Mike Skala has proved that he deserves to be re-elected to the District 158 school board. When I think of Mike I think of a good man who is solid in his beliefs and who ...
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Downtown plan just a deep black holeMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - After reading Mr. Steve McAvoy's letter March 14 I'd like to make some observations on what is happening in our town. The buildings that were already built along the la...
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Czech made progress in WinfieldMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Winfield officials have invested $5 million in water mains, automatic water meter reading, roads and other infrastructure in the last four years. They also have balanced...
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Voting for Pride surest bet for futureMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - I am a 22-year resident of Lake Zurich and very much a fiscal conservative. I got interested in city politics last year when I signed the petition against the NestleRest...
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District 87 candidates talk moneyMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - All the candidates running for the Glenbard High School District 87 board agree that the prospect of a .1 percent increase in the Consumer Price Index does not bode well...
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Tough choices in Round Lake ParkMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Municipal choices in Round Lake Park won't be easy this election, partially because some of the options remain hazy at best. For mayor, incumbent Jean McCue leads the Vi...
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Vole, Armbruster in Prospect HeightsMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - The issue in Prospect Heights this spring, as it has been for years, is leadership. In a town facing serious financial problems, infrastructure needs and difficulties pr...