Local Politics
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17th District Cook County Board candidates debate gun controlOct 26, 2022 5:30 am - Candidates in the race for the 17th District Cook County Board seat have different stances when it comes to gun control and whether stricter firearms laws are needed. De...
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Voters will decide if village clerk is elected or appointed in Campton Hills
Oct 26, 2022 1:00 am - The village of Campton Hills has a binding referendum on the Nov. 8 ballot on whether the village clerk should be appointed or elected. Village Administrator Denise Burc...
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Lake County Board District 7 candidates say they want to make government work for the peopleOct 25, 2022 5:30 am - Candidates vying to represent District 7 on the Lake County Board cite a desire to make government work for constituents as their motivation for running. Incumbent Democ...
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Transportation, gas tax among the issues for Lake County District 10 hopefulsOct 25, 2022 5:30 am - Editor's note: An earlier version of this story should have read Republican challenger Benjamin Tucker Olson is a senior consultant with a corporate legal executive ...
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Big-money race for DuPage County Board chair kicks into high gearOct 25, 2022 5:00 am - The race to succeed DuPage County Board Chair Dan Cronin is one of the most closely watched in Illinois, with both candidates raking in large donations for the final leg...
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Endorsement: Sanguinetti for DuPage County clerkOct 23, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Democratic incumbent Jean Kaczmarek is facing a challenge from former Lt. Gov. Evelyn S...
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John Scaletta, Arlington Heights' most senior trustee, won't seek reelectionOct 21, 2022 5:00 am - John Scaletta, Arlington Heights' most senior village trustee, announced Thursday he won't be seeking reelection in the spring. First elected to the village board in 200...
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Daily Herald opinion: Tom Dart endorsed for another term as Cook County sheriffOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. It's been more than 30 years since Cook County has had a Republican sheriff - and you'd...
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Environment, government structure among issues for Lake County's District 3Oct 21, 2022 1:00 am - Environmental matters and the structure of how government operates are among issues for the two candidates running to represent District 3 on the Lake County Board. Rep...
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Lake County Board District 18 hopefuls tout public service recordsOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - Though each would be first-time Lake County Board members if elected, Hawthorn Woods Republican Kim Lynch and Vernon Hills Democrat Sara Frederick Knizhnik both have exp...