Local Politics
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Carol Stream library candidates spar over new buildingMar 12, 2009 11:00 pm - The idea of a fourth referendum question for a new library in Carol Stream has prompted several residents to run against four incumbent board members in the April 7 elec...
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Ritter for president in CarpentersvilleMar 12, 2009 11:00 pm - After attending the majority of Carpentersville village board meetings over the last several years, and witnessing some of the drama that has played out during those mee...
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Aurora candidates wrangle over taxes, crimeMar 12, 2009 11:00 pm - The gloves came off Thursday night as Aurora's three mayoral candidates focused more on their platforms and threw a few more jabs in the second of three scheduled forums...
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Batavia mayoral hopefuls talk bridge needsMar 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Batavia mayoral candidate Alan Wolff thinks that one of the first things the city ought to address is where to build a second bridge over the Fox River. His two opponent...
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Gilberts village president hopefuls offer contrast on developmentMar 12, 2009 11:00 pm - The candidates for Gilberts village president have different views on development. One is saying he's basically "been there, done that" and can do it again. The other in...
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New business claim challenged in LibertyvilleMar 11, 2009 11:00 pm - The Libertyville mayoral race generated some heat Wednesday with a disputed claim the village attracted 100 new businesses last year. Local attorney Terry Weppler said n...
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Dist. 204 candidates talk school switchMar 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Hundreds of students in the Indian Prairie Unit Distrcit 204 class of 2012 will likely be forced to trade their letter jackets midstream. Several of the 12 candidates fo...
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Dist. 50 board hopefuls sing a similar tuneMar 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Four of the candidates seeking seats on the Woodland Elementary School District 50 board talked about their volunteer work, their goals for the board and other topics du...
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Dist. 207 candidates disagree on new Maine South fieldMar 11, 2009 11:00 pm - Maine Township High School District 207 candidates disagree on the board's recent decision to spend $1.2 million on a new artificial turf field for Maine South High Scho...
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Save Lake Zurich by voting for changeMar 11, 2009 11:00 pm - It appears the April 7 election will be about the downtown revitalization which former Mayor Krischke, Mayor Tolomei and their supportive trustees have fouled up to the ...