Local Politics
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As candidate filing period begins, Rolling Meadows' Gallo announces he won't seek reelectionDec 12, 2022 12:00 am - This story has been updated to correct the spelling of Des Plaines aldermanic candidate Brian Inzerello. Rolling Meadows Mayor Joe Gallo announced he won't seek a ...
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Petition filing for school board and most municipal races begins MondayDec 11, 2022 12:00 am - Petition filing begins Monday morning for candidates running in the April 4 election for seats on most suburban municipal boards and all school district, library distric...
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Naperville election candidates fighting to stay on ballotDec 07, 2022 12:00 am - Three candidates in the upcoming municipal election in Naperville are fighting to stay on the ballot after objections were made to their nominating petitions. A hearing ...
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Members sworn in to streamlined Lake County BoardDec 06, 2022 12:00 am - The number of Lake County Board seats officially has dropped from 21 to 19, but leadership roles remain unchanged as Democrats maintain an overwhelming majority. Three n...
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Jury awards $2.6 million to workers fired by Lake County circuit clerk
Dec 06, 2022 12:00 am - A jury awarded more than $2.6 million to three former Lake County employees who claimed they were fired by Circuit Court Clerk Erin Cartwright Weinstein because they sup...
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Incoming DuPage County Board members celebrate historic firstsDec 02, 2022 12:00 am - The inauguration of new DuPage County Board members Monday night will make history in more ways than one. Michael Childress will be sworn in as the first Black man elect...
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District 300 candidates must file petitions in McHenry CountyDec 02, 2022 12:00 am - Potential candidates for the Algonquin-based Community Unit District 300 board should no longer file petitions at the Kane County clerk's office, but instead at the McHe...
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Long-awaited merger of two Lake County offices happens ThursdayNov 30, 2022 12:00 am - More than two years after Lake County voters called for it, the county's recorder of deeds office will merge with and become a division of the county clerk's office on T...
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Citing need for experience as Bears project looms, two Arlington Heights trustees to seek reelectionNov 30, 2022 12:00 am - Two incumbent Arlington Heights trustees this week declared intentions to seek reelection to the elected panel that is expected to see some turnover next year. Robin LaB...
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Roselle village clerk and three trustee seats up for April electionNov 29, 2022 10:00 pm - The Roselle Village Clerk's office reminds residents that candidate nomination packets for the following seats that will be on the ballot for the April 4, 2023 consolida...