Local Politics
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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...
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Our endorsement for DuPage County Board chairman: Greg HartOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. During his three terms as DuPage County Board chairman, Dan Cronin has led the county's...
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Endorsement: Ron Hain for Kane County sheriffOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Democratic incumbent Ron Hain must fend off a challenge from within his department to g...
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Endorsement: Preckwinkle for Cook County Board presidentOct 21, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. As a Republican challenger for the Cook County Board presidency, Chicago attorney Rober...
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Endorsement: Vega for Lake County clerkOct 20, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Election-related technology continues to be a challenge for the Lake County clerk's off...