Local Politics
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Our picks for Lake County officesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - Lake County State's Attorney Republican state's attorney Michael L. Waller is strongly endorsed for the proactive and progressive office he has developed during 18 years...
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Red light cams divide DuPage Co. board candidatesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - While red light enforcement cameras pop up at various intersections throughout DuPage County, they are still noticeably absent from county-controlled roads. The county h...
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McHenry Co. auditor candidates sparOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - It's been more than a year since McHenry County voters learned their state's attorney had spent about $17,000 in taxpayer money feeding his staff, buying gifts and armin...
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Our picks for McHenry County officesOct 24, 2008 11:00 pm - McHenry County voters will find something unique on their Nov. 4 ballots: multiple choices from multiple parties as Democrats challenge Republicans across this GOP stron...
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Can Cook County State's Attorney office be fixed?Oct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - The candidates for Cook County state's attorney agreed Thursday that police torture allegations reveal shortcomings of the office, but fought over how to fix the problem...
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Lake Co. candidates split of forest preserveOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Candidates vying for the open seat in Lake County Board District 1 are steadfastly split on whether Lake County Board members should continue to serve as the governing b...
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Former partners now compete for Lake County coroner postOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - The coroner may be Lake County's second-most powerful law enforcement officer, but the position generally takes a lower profile than other races at election time. This s...
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Fight shaping up for DuPage recorderOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - For 24 years, Fred Bucholz worked in a DuPage County government office responsible for keeping the records of about $65 billion worth of real estate. In these hard econ...
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Lake Co. state's attorney's hopefuls debate child supportOct 23, 2008 11:00 pm - Lake County State's Attorney Michael Waller says he is proud of the job his child support enforcement unit does in collecting money from parents who resist court orders....
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State's attorney candidates trade barbs in warmup for tonightOct 22, 2008 11:00 pm - The two major candidates for Cook County State's Attorney traded barbs Wednesday night at a forum on WTTW's Chicago Tonight, sticking to their main themes of experience ...