Local Politics
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Bartlett mayoral hopefuls talk developmentFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Sherry Bormann thinks Bartlett has been trying its hardest to lure businesses to the village, while Michael E. Kelly calls those efforts insufficient. The two candidates...
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Vote out officials who OK'd raisesFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - Recently, Daily Herald reported that the school board of Warren Township High School, by a 6 to 1 vote, gave the superintendent, Phil Sobocinski, 6 percent annual raises...
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Island Lake mayoral candidate blames village for troublesFeb 28, 2009 10:00 pm - At times, Island Lake's elected officials more closely resemble a dysfunctional family than a group of well-intentioned public servants. Earlier this month, Trustee Rich...
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Downtown an issue in Round Lake ParkFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - With about two dozen businesses, Round Lake Park's "downtown" along Route 134 isn't extensive but it is important, both candidates running for mayor agree. How and when ...
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Wauconda mayor hopefuls explain motivesFeb 27, 2009 10:00 pm - With four candidates campaigning, the race to be Wauconda's mayor is a crowded one - and all of them have different priorities. Incumbent Salvatore Saccomanno is facing ...
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Fox Lake candidates shy away from cashFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - The three candidates vying for Fox Lake mayor said they would not accept large developer donations to their campaigns for the April election. However, two of the three ...
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Rolling Meadows candidate criticizes staff suggestionsFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Rolling Meadows officials misled residents when they approved an electricity tax back in December, said John D'Astice, who is running for the sixth ward alderman spot. T...
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Finally, some competition for Batavia park boardFeb 26, 2009 10:00 pm - For a while there, John Tilmon was guaranteed to win election to the Batavia park board, even if he was the only person in the district to vote for him. As of Jan. 26, t...
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Winfield candidate's experience is topsFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - On April 7, the people of Winfield have an opportunity to choose an excellent person for village president. His name is Tony Reyes and to those who know him he is an exc...
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In Wheeling, election will focus on economic developmentFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Three candidates vying for the Wheeling village presidency April 7 agree the economy is the most pressing issue and that the village should monitor its spending to prepa...