Local Politics
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Strong candidates make choice easy for Arlington libraryMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Three seats are up for election on the Arlington Heights Memorial Library board. For the two 6-year terms, incumbent Kerry Pearson, 57, a lawyer is seeking re-election; ...
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Incumbents endorsed for Carol Stream libraryMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Carol Stream is flush with competition for four, 4-year seats on the library board, which three times unsuccessfully asked voters to OK a new library. All four challenge...
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Fiscal responsibility is key in Oak Grove District 68Mar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Four newcomers will be seated on the Oak Grove Elementary District 68, so it's fortunate all the candidates are up to speed on the issues and ready to start work. We end...
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Rondout District 72 needs knowledgeable candidatesMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Six candidates are seeking four board seats in Rondout Elementary District 72. Incumbents Keith Gray and Mark Schweitzer have served the board well during their past ten...
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War of words in Carol Stream library raceMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - The signs make it clear where the challenging candidates stand: "Stop library referendums and taxes." The incumbents, and the Carol Stream library staff, think that's un...
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Mix of old, new for Naperville Park District boardMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Eight candidates are vying for four 4-year seats on the Naperville Park District board. Current board President Suzanne Hart shows strong leadership, helping the distric...
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Des Plaines mayoral candidates weigh in Metropolitan SquareMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Tucked away in the heart of downtown Des Plaines, Metropolitan Square, envisioned to be the key to unlock the city's redevelopment future, is struggling to fill vacancie...
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Batavia 1st Ward hopefuls talk safety, financesMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Two men are seeking the seat being vacated by Batavia 1st Ward Alderman Jodie Wollnik in the April 7 election. Former alderman Stephen Frank, who was appointed to fill t...
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Schaumburg library incumbents have governed wellMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - Robert Lyons, Robert Frankel and Ruth Jonen have tallied nearly a century of service on the Schaumburg Township District Library board combined. Their dedication is with...
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Dist. 15's Carlson defends attendance, taxpaying recordsMar 26, 2009 11:00 pm - More than $18,000 in back property taxes are owed on the Inverness home where Palatine Township Elementary District 15 board member Nancy Carlson lives, according to the...