Local Politics
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Arlington Hts. mayoral candidates spar over spendingMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - According to Arlene Mulder, Phillip Walter doesn't have enough experience or time to be the village president of Arlington Heights. According Walter, Mulder is part of a...
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Rosemont mayoral challenger questions village contractsMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Joseph Watrach believes his lack of political experience is perhaps his biggest asset in his race for Rosemont village president on April 7. Watrach, 34, who owns a vale...
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District 300 hopefuls debate financial planningMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Even though the federal stimulus package could result in a $2.8-million windfall for Community Unit District 300, district officials are contemplating measures to restra...
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Candidate: Island Lake needs a village manager; foes say noMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Island Lake mayoral candidate John Ponio insists the village needs a manager now and should find the money to hire one. A manager could apply for grants and help the tow...
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Wilcox, Rotter vying for Blackberry Township assessorMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Elburn area residents Bonnie Wilcox and Uwe Rotter, the two candidates for Blackberry Township assessor in the April 7 election, both want to help taxpayers get all the ...
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Dist. 214 board members back newcomerMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - If the District 214 school board were high school, Leslie Pinney would probably be eating lunch by herself in the cafeteria. This week, three of Pinney's fellow board me...
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Respect, transparency forum's themeMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - In recent years, having 13 candidates to fill four seats is a bit unusual. Having all 12 who show up for a candidate forum agree on a school district's basic need, even ...
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Mt. Prospect candidates spar over visions for downtown redevelopmentMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - In the race for Mount Prospect mayor, one of the most important issues is the downtown redevelopment project. The property known as the small triangle was to be built b...
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Addison Twp. assessor hopeful sues to get back on ballotMar 03, 2009 10:00 pm - Addison Township Democratic assessor candidate Brian Guimon is suing to get back on the April 7 ballot. Township Clerk Pamela Moretti kicked him off the ballot last mont...
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Percy, Spencer to run on slate for U-46 board raceMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - A pair of Elgin Area School District U-46 board candidates are running together on a slate. Dale Spencer, a board member since 2005, will run with challenger Gary Percy ...