Local Politics
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Bartlett candidates promise no big changes when incumbent leavesFeb 06, 2009 10:00 pm - The two candidates for Bartlett village president waited patiently for Catherine Melchert to step down to have an opportunity for the spot. Bartlett Village Trustee Sher...
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West Dundee mayoral candidate removed from ballotFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - The race for West Dundee village president is now uncontested after the lone challenger was excluded from the ballot for failing to comply with state election standards....
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Ex-Fox Lake trustee running for mayorFeb 05, 2009 10:00 pm - It's been about 12 years since her name was on any ballot, but Alberta Meyer has never lost interest in Fox Lake politics. Meyer said she's has kept a close eye on the ...
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Bartlett teen mayoral hopeful bows outFeb 04, 2009 10:00 pm - Bartlett voters know at least one thing about the April election: Their next village president will be able to legally buy a beer. Steven R. Vaughn, the 18-year-old Nort...
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Objections aplenty in COD trustee raceFeb 03, 2009 10:00 pm - The dwindling field of College of DuPage trustee candidates could become even smaller if an outgoing trustee has his way. Kory Atkinson filed objections to six candidate...
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Rosemont mayoral challenger mum about platformFeb 01, 2009 10:00 pm - For Joseph Watrach, a political newcomer, challenging Rosemont's acting Mayor Bradley Stephens, a product of the Republican machine that built the town, is about giving ...
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Who among you will run for assessor?Jan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Shame on me. I just got a notification today about an election Feb. 24, for various positions, including Dundee Township officials. I should have paid attention. Last ye...
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Dundee Township GOP candidates meet for first timeJan 31, 2009 10:00 pm - Republican candidates in the primary election for Dundee Township offices faced off Saturday, with hopefuls airing their views before about 100 people in a forum organiz...
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Bartlett's Melchert won't endorse a successor just yetJan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Bartlett Village President Catherine Melchert first thought of retiring the post in 2005. That's when she ran uncontested for her fourth term as mayor. But she wanted to...
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Arlington Hts. mayor candidates differ on attracting new businessesJan 30, 2009 10:00 pm - Both Arlene Mulder and Phillip Walter want to get more businesses to open in Arlington Heights. But they disagree on how to attract them. Mulder, the incumbent village p...