Local Politics
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Arlington Heights library candidates spar over tripsMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Dawn Walter said her opponent for the Arlington Heights Memorial Library Board is only in it for the travel perks. "Earlier in February, she went to Springfield and when...
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Barrington Hills mayor, challenger spar over EJ&E, communicationMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Robert Abboud doesn't know why George L. Schueppert thinks Barrington Hills government doesn't communicate well enough with residents. Voters first elected Abboud villag...
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Meetings aren't everything, Palatine challengers sayMar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - Unlike one of her opponents, Jim Schwantz, Palatine Mayor Rita Mullins has never played in the NFL. "But I've watched it on TV. I've even been to some games," Mullins sa...
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Response to Herald story on District 204Mar 05, 2009 10:00 pm - We would like to respond to the Daily Herald's March 3 article, "Six agree on new Dist. 204 victim's rights policy." First, we are very disappointed with the way the cur...
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Higher standard needed for objectorsMar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - I attended the College of DuPage Election Board hearings in support of candidates whose appearance on the ballot was being challenged for trivial or exaggerated objectio...
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Vote Skala for Huntley school boardMar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - On April 7, Huntley District 158 voters have the opportunity to make their voices heard once and for all when Mike Skala runs for the 2-year school board seat against La...
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Huntley library hopefuls debate spaceMar 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Last year, the Huntley Area Public Library asked voters for a $9.5-million loan to triple the size of the modest building at Main Street and Ruth Road. Voters rejected t...
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East Dundee candidates say transparency is vitalMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Dissatisfaction with the current board's style of governance - particularly the handling of resident concerns - prompted challengers in races for East Dundee village pre...
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CARE will treat all with respectMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - If you watch the Lake Zurich Village Board meeting of 2/23, you will see why so many residents are tired of the current administration. The village president treats fell...
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ECC trustee candidates sound off at forumMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Candidates vying for two Elgin Community College trustee seats squared off for the first time Tuesday on campus. Appearing at a forum sponsored by the school's Support S...