Local Politics
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Endorsement: Kaegi for Democrats as Cook County assessorJun 08, 2022 1:00 am - This endorsement is a consensus opinion of the Daily Herald Editorial Board. Fritz Kaegi has not made a lot of friends in high places during his single term as Cook...
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DuPage County clerk boosts pay for election judgesJun 08, 2022 1:00 am - Election judges will receive a significant pay raise for working primary polling places in DuPage County. Judges will see their base pay increase from $130 to $250 - or ...
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Early voting begins Monday in Lake CountyJun 08, 2022 1:00 am - Early voting will begin Monday, June 13, at sites across Lake County for the June 28 primary election. Any Lake County resident who meets all voter registration require...
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GOP rivals for DuPage County Board chair trade barbs in high-stakes primaryJun 07, 2022 1:00 am - The Republican candidates for DuPage County's top executive post have cast themselves as law-and-order conservatives, but that's where the similarities end. Pete DiCiann...
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Lightfoot launches campaign for a second term
Jun 07, 2022 1:00 am - Facing stiff headwinds, Mayor Lori Lightfoot on Tuesday started her uphill climb to reelection with a River North fundraiser and a video embracing the combativeness that...
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Kaegi, Steele debate effectiveness of Cook County assessor's office reformsJun 06, 2022 5:30 am - Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi is touting a successful transition to greater fairness and transparency in his office during the three years since he succeeded Joe Berr...
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Watch: Candidates for Cook County Board president discuss issues with the Daily Herald Editorial BoardJun 02, 2022 1:00 am - Candidates for the Democratic nomination for Cook County Board met with the Daily Herald Editorial Board to discuss issues ranging from property taxes to county services...
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Watch: Candidates for Cook County assessor meet with Daily Herald Editorial BoardJun 02, 2022 1:00 am - Candidates met with the Daily Herald Editorial Board this week to discuss issues in the race for Cook County assessor. In a half-hour joint interview, incumbent Fritz Ka...
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Eric John Sivertsen: 2022 candidate for County Board District 6May 29, 2022 1:00 am - Bio Party: Republican Office sought: McHenry County Board District 6 City: Age: Occupation: Previous offices held: Q&A Q. Why are you running for this offi...
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Mike 'Shorty' Shorten: 2022 candidate for McHenry County Board District 4May 29, 2022 1:00 am - Bio Party: Republican City: Crystal Lake Age: 50 Occupation: Account manager, Office Depot Previous offices held: Township Trustee in Nunda Q&A Q. Why are ...