Local Politics
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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 ...
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Carpentersville candidates discuss issuesMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Restoring respect on the village board and repairing the village's tainted image are the dominant issues driving candidates for Carpentersville village board, trustee an...
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Not surprising, Deer Park mayoral candidates differ on Vehe FarmMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - The contest for Deer Park village president, between incumbent President Scott Gifford and Trustee Bob Kellermann, is less about different perspectives on a problem and ...
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Des Plaines mayoral candidates weigh in on city manager's roleMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Though rumblings about the increasing powers of Des Plaines' city manager persist, two of the four mayoral candidates say that with proper oversight, the two offices sho...
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Elburn candidate skips debate due to admission chargeMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Elburn trustee and candidate for village president Patricia Romke declined to take part in a candidates forum Sunday at Lions Park in Elburn, citing a $6 cost for a spag...
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Antioch mayor candidates examine financesMar 02, 2009 10:00 pm - Local governments are under the same financial pressures as everyone else in this current recession. Money from sales and property taxes are down along with lower income...