Local Politics
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Snow over Skala for District 158Mar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - There are many reasons why you should not vote for Mike Skala. When he was president of the District 158 school board, he was responsible for a very flawed and unnecessa...
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Three run for Vernon Hills Park DistrictMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Three candidates are running for two, six-year seats on the Vernon Hills Park District board. Incumbent Michael Meline, 53, a former Realtor who is pursuing a degree in ...
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Lake Zurich village president candidates face offMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Nearly 150 people turned out to hear candidates for Lake Zurich village president answer questions on a variety of issues Tuesday night. During the event sponsored by th...
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Griffin, Anderson and Breit for College of Lake CountyMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - As the economy sours and displaced workers need to reinvent themselves, places like the College of Lake County will play a key role. This community college stands in go...
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Support Soderstrom for Lombard mayorMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter in support of Rick Soderstrom as a candidate for our village president. As a downtown business owner, I was excited to hear Rick's ideas about h...
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Incumbent, newcomer strong choices for critical days aheadMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - At a time when community colleges are the economical choice for many, the next steps McHenry County College takes are crucial. The board has two 6-year seats open. Findi...
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Neighbors tussle in Mettawa electionMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - They live in the same neighborhood on Mettawa's east side, but Larry Falbe and Amy Sue Weiland are on different sides in an unusual election season in the tiny rural vil...
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Solving Dist. 300 budget problemMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - Even with federal stimulus money, Community Unit District 300 projects it could be in the hole next year. In an endorsement interview with the Daily Herald this month, s...
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Candidates at odds over economic plansMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - The candidates in Winfield's village president race Tuesday outlined differing plans for jump-starting economic development in the community. Responding to a question as...
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Defamation suit filed against Gilberts village presidentMar 24, 2009 11:00 pm - A Woodstock-based construction company is suing Gilberts Village President Tom Wajda, claiming he defamed the business in a political campaign flier. Merryman Excavatio...