Local Politics
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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...
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East Dundee mayor candidates spar on how to close deficitMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - A six-figure budget deficit awaits the next East Dundee village board. The candidates who hope to lead that board as its village president have different ideas on how th...
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Naperville park candidates discuss outdoor, indoor space needsMar 16, 2009 11:00 pm - New Naperville Park District Executive Director Ray McGury is very popular with district candidates and all nine of them believe the district needs to continue repairing...
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D214 board should value the lone voiceMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I shall vote for Ms. Pinney for the District 214 School Board when the time comes to vote. Let me tell you why. Some years ago, I was responsible for leading a group tha...
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They don't really care about parkingMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I recently have seen the CommUnity Party flier from Hanover Park that is being handed out and what an insult as a long time resident! They say they have concerns with vi...
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Easier to talk about less taxes than do itMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - It is all too easy to be impressed by sensational campaign rhetoric. Village President Candidate Mike Kelly has made too many promises that cannot be kept. Less taxes i...
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A few things about Arlene MulderMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - Election campaigns seem to bring out a lot of information about the candidates. I have known Arlene Mulder since the day she moved into Arlington Heights with her family...
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Schueppert a smart, thoughtful managerMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - George Schueppert first came to my attention when, in 2000, he organized and led a group of about 50 people to report on financial and communication matters in Barringto...
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Schueppert is leader for Barrington HillsMar 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I am endorsing George Schueppert for president of Barrington Hills. I have known George and his family for many, many years and I can emphatically state that George is a...