Local Politics
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Elburn needs strong leadership Anderson has demonstratedMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - When Elburn residents go to the polls to choose their village leader April 7, they'll want to go with experience. David Anderson, a retired grocer, has been Blackberry T...
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Challengers endorsed for Lake Zurich mayor, trusteeMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - From tight finances to more trains, there is no shortage of issues facing Lake Zurich mayor and trustee candidates in the April 7 election. Mayor John Tolomei heads a sl...
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Abboud, Gohl, Wessel, Cools in Barrington HillsMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - There are two groups of passionate candidates running for village offices in Barrington Hills. All say they want to preserve what is unique about the community - its ope...
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No endorsement in Wood DaleMar 20, 2009 11:00 pm - We don't envy the voters of Wood Dale's Ward 2 as they consider the candidates for the city's only contested council race. Though both have a record of service and are k...
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Not too much vinegar in Palatine mayor forumMar 19, 2009 11:00 pm - Cooler heads prevailed at a Thursday night forum featuring Palatine's four normally feisty mayoral candidates. Approximately 200 people came to Palatine High School's Al...
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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...