Local Politics
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Libertyville: Harger for mayor; Peron, Lukens, Moras for boardMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - For the first time in recent memory, incumbent members of the Libertyville village board face a challenge in a local election. Mayor Jeffrey Harger is opposed by attorne...
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Herwig is best for North AuroraMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - North Aurora voters have the luxury of choosing among four candidates vying to be their village president. Trustees Max Herwig, Linda Mitchell and Dale Berman and newcom...
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Bojan is the right choice for Oakbrook Terrace mayorMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - If the nation's shaky economy wasn't enough of a concern, the winner of the two-way race for mayor of Oakbrook Terrace on April 7 will face several other crucial issues ...
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The other story on Lake Zurich meetingMar 17, 2009 11:00 pm - In response to Ms. Thode's 3/4/09 letter regarding the Lake Zurich village board meeting, I have one question. Were you in the audience that night? I was, and I was appa...
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Dobson for Dundee Twp. library boardMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - I wanted to give you insight into a candidate that I believe will be the best thing that ever happened to our Dundee Township Library. I have known her for five years, a...
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Judge says Geils can stay on ballot in BensenvilleMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Bensenville Village President John Geils can stay on the April 7 ballot and seek his seventh term in office, a DuPage County judge ruled Monday. Geils' ouster was sought...
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Dist. 158 hopefuls clash over conflict of interestMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - The Huntley Unit District 158 school board spent the greater part of 2008 hammering out a new contract with the district's teachers union. Absent from those discussions ...
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Winfield president candidates oppose vehicle sticker planMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Winfield village president candidates are voicing opposition to plans to reinstate a vehicle sticker program. Instead, they want the village to explore other ways to rai...
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Candidates spending big bucks in Des Plaines mayoral raceMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - Just how much money would you spend campaigning for a part-time job that pays roughly $9,000 a year, albeit with bragging rights? The four candidates competing for the D...
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Larry Snow doesn't deserve your voteMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - District 158 school board member Larry Snow was ticketed in January for driving an uninsured vehicle. I find it very interesting that rather than showing proof of insura...