Local Politics
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Economy a tough battle in LibertyvilleFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Like everywhere else, decreasing revenue is a chief concern in Libertyville. Incumbent Mayor Jeff Harger and challenger Terry Weppler agree building business is a key, b...
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Hanover Pk. candidates spar over police stationFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Hanover Park's Rodney Craig and Lori Kaiser actually agree on something: $27 million for a new police station and village hall renovations is way too steep. Of course, t...
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Apparently qualified Addison Twp. assessor hopeful off ballotFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - Brian Guimon's lawyer says his client is still the Democratic candidate for Addison Township assessor. The ballot says something completely different. Township Clerk Pam...
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District 300 candidates debate student feesFeb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - For three years, Community Unit District 300 has held the line on student fees, upholding a promise district officials made to voters when they passed two tax increases ...
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Official: Budget projects $1.75 trillion deficit
Feb 25, 2009 10:00 pm - WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama is sending Congress a budget Thursday that projects the government's deficit for this year will soar to $1.75 trillion, reflecting e...
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Smolinski faces a challenger in RoselleFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - Roselle Village President Gayle Smolinski will face a challenge at the polls April 7 from write-in candidate Sean Lindsey. Lindsey, a six-year Roselle resident who has n...
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Fox Lake mayoral hopefuls disagree on how to beef up sales tax revenueFeb 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The three candidates running for Fox Lake mayor agree something needs to be done to offset a loss of sales tax money. However, incumbent Cindy Irwin and challengers Ed ...
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Mullins tries to set herself apart from foes with big namesFeb 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Cell phone cameras snapped and applause broke out as Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White, head pressed firmly against the banquet room carpet, slowly extended his le...
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Arlington Heights mayoral candidate wants all village business onlineFeb 23, 2009 10:00 pm - Phillip Walter said if Arlington Heights officials truly want a transparent government, they'd post all village bills and contracts on the village's Web site. "It would ...
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Speer's attacks on Roth are unfoundedFeb 22, 2009 10:00 pm - It is sad to see how far local candidates in nonpartisan elections are trying to politicize these elections and playing on the voter's ignorance with misinformation abou...