Local Politics
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Shaw out, Brin in as Lake County Republican Party chairJul 29, 2022 1:00 am - Stressing the need for a return to grass-roots, face-to-face politics, former Lake County circuit court Clerk Keith Brin has been named the new leader of the county's Re...
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Naperville native, business executive launches mayoral campaignJul 29, 2022 1:00 am - A familiar name is aiming to become the next mayor of Naperville. Scott Wehrli - a Naperville business executive and 29-year member of the city's liquor commission - ann...
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Lack of opposition leaves Tadelman unopposed for McHenry sheriff
Jul 26, 2022 1:00 am - Shaw Local News Network When two Republicans competed in the McHenry County sheriff's primary race in June, Robb Tadelman defeated Tony Colatorti with just under 60% of ...
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Longtime Kane County Board member will not seek recount in Republican primary lossJul 18, 2022 1:00 am - The Kane County Board's longest-serving board member won't be moving on to the November election. Final vote tallies show Barbara Wojnicki, who has represented her distr...
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Defeated Kane County Board incumbent Shepro blasts opponent, vows to run again in 2024
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Incumbent Republicans behind in two Kane County Board racesJun 29, 2022 1:00 am - Two Kane County Board seats may be up for grabs after voters backed newcomers in the Republican primary. Ken Shepro, a Wayne Republican seeking his second term in Distri...
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Longtime Kane County Clerk Cunningham moves on to November electionJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Longtime Kane County Clerk John "Jack" Cunningham appeared to have clinched the Republican primary Tuesday and will face Democrat Nicolas "Nico" Jimenez in November. Wit...
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Cardenas leading incumbent Wendt in Democratic Cook County Board of Review contestJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Chicago Ald. George Cardenas led incumbent Tammy Wendt early Wednesday in the Democratic primary race for the Cook County Board of Review's District 1 seat. With nearly ...
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Incumbent Tom Dart wins Democratic primary for Cook County sheriffJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart took a commanding lead early in Tuesday's Democratic primary against challenger Chicago Police Sgt. Noland Rivera and never looked back. Wi...
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Kaegi prevails over Steele in Democratic primary for Cook County assessorJun 28, 2022 7:30 pm - Voters Tuesday seemed to prefer incumbent Cook County Assessor Fritz Kaegi in a Democratic primary that was largely a referendum on the changes he's made to the office i...