Local Politics
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Forest preserves, school improvements: Here’s what’s on the ballot in Lake CountyOct 31, 2024 3:42 pm - Besides choosing who should represent them in the White House and elsewhere, Lake County voters Tuesday will have pocketbook issues to consider, though the potential bottom line varies greatly.
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Who’s running for Downers Grove village council seatsOct 31, 2024 1:02 pm - Six Downers Grove candidates are running for three village council commissioner seats up for election next year. Chris Gilmartin is the only incumbent in the council race...
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Efficient spending a priority for District 18 Lake County Board candidatesOct 31, 2024 9:17 am - Efficient use of resources with an eye on spending are among the issues in the race pitting incumbent Democrat Sara Frederick Knizhnik against Republican challenger Alex Sofronas to represent District 18 on the Lake County Board.
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Wheeling annual budget up for review SaturdayOct 30, 2024 4:08 pm - The Wheeling Village Board will hold a special workshop Saturday to discuss the proposed budget for the 2025 fiscal year.
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County spending an issue in Kane District 10 raceOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Kane County’s budget, including its spending, are an issue in the race for county board District 10.
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Lake County incumbent, board chair challenged by longtime public safety professionalOct 30, 2024 11:55 am - Veteran incumbent Democrat Sandy Hart is being challenged by Republican Ben Grum, a police commander, in his first run for public office to represent District 13 on the Lake County Board.
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What DuPage circuit clerk candidates would do to make court system easier to navigateOct 30, 2024 11:54 am - DuPage County voters are choosing between two lawyers to serve as the county’s circuit court clerk. Incumbent Candice Adams, a Lisle Democrat, is seeking a second term while Westmont Republican Jeremy “Jaye” Wang is hoping to unseat her.
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Geneva seeks input on city buildingsOct 29, 2024 12:44 pm - Geneva is holding four meetings in November to get public feedback about the state of its municipal facilities.
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Aurora mayoral contest headed for a primary; more candidates join Naperville council raceOct 28, 2024 7:35 pm - For the first time since he was elected mayor of Aurora, Richard Irvin is set to face a crowded field of opponents in a primary election.
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Daily Herald opinion: Many issues are being debated this election; one means more than all the others — decencyOct 26, 2024 2:00 pm - We were thinking the other day, what is the mark of a leader? And certainly, there are many characteristics. Vision, drive, collaboration, perseverance, discipline, coura...